All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 708
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White House Unveils New Data Security Efforts
On Monday, President Barack Obama proposed several new initiatives intended to enhance data security and combat identity theft. Among the proposals is legislation requiring companies to notify customers within 30 days when their personal information has been exposed, criminalizing the overseas trade in identities, and preventing certain uses of student ...
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Podcast: Casinos Double Down on Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Casinos have traditionally had a less-than-stellar track record when it comes to their anti-money laundering efforts. But now, amid increased scrutiny on AML compliance by regulators, the American Gaming Association has released its first-ever AML best practices guidebook. In our latest podcast, we talk to Fred Curry, a principal in ...
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Podcast: Casinos Double Down on Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Casinos have traditionally had a less-than-stellar track record when it comes to their anti-money laundering efforts. But now, amid increased scrutiny on AML compliance by regulators, the American Gaming Association has released its first-ever AML best practices guidebook. In our latest podcast, we talk to Fred Curry, a principal in ...
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Environmental Tectonics Compliance Chief Departs
Environmental Tectonics, which designs, manufactures, and installs equipment for the aerospace and biomedical industries, announced last week that James Wells will be stepping down as general counsel, corporate secretary, and chief compliance officer. Details inside.
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Responding to Controversy, American Apparel Revisits Code of Conduct
It may not mention ousted CEO Dov Charney by name, but American Apparel's new Code of Conduct may give companies ideas for how to toughen up their sexual harassment policies. The new document, four times longer than the one it replaces, expands upon expectations for employee conduct, requires supervisors to ...
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General Cable Names Chief Compliance Officer
General Cable has appointed Kurt Drake to the newly-created, standalone role of chief compliance officer. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Gregory Kenny. Details inside.
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CFTC Outlines Expectations for New Annual Reports from CCOs
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently shed more light on the new annual reports that compliance officers at swaps dealers must now provide. The CFTC guidance outlines expectations for assessing a firm’s written policies and procedures, including the code of ethics and conflict-of-interest policies. Shortcomings must be explained in detail, ...
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Ousted Infosys Compliance Chief Joins Tata Steel
Image: Tata Steel has appointed Parvatheesam Kanchinadham, the ousted chief risk and compliance officer of Indian software giant Infosys, as company secretary and compliance officer. Kanchinadham, who joined Infosys in 2003, resigned last year after an ethics investigation found that he had made gender-insensitive comments to female employees. Details inside.
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Apricus Biosciences Names Chief Accounting Officer
Apricus Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company, has appointed Catherine Bovenizer to the newly-crated role of vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. She reports directly to Chief Executive Officer Richard Pascoe. Details inside.