All Compliance Week articles in Web Issue – Page 930
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TalkTalk’s £400,000 data hack fine is a dire warning
Regulators have used TalkTalk as an example that they can and will go after companies that take cyber-security and protecting customer data lightly. Neil Hodge explores.
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ISS finalizes new U.S. shareholder voting policies
The annual ISS review of shareholder voting policies is out, and Joe Mont has the rundown on what it all means.
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Despite heightened risks, auditors limit cyber-questions
Auditors are arming up to be more proactive in the escalating cyber-war, but this year they’re still limiting their focus to financial statement risk. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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Wells Fargo and the whistleblower lessons it imparts
Ethics and compliance officers can learn a lot from the toxic corporate culture at Wells Fargo, especially as it concerns lessons in whistleblower protections. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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Rare FCPA action puts financial services firms on notice
Thanks to wayward hedge fund Och-Ziff, the entire finserv world might face an FCPA sweep. Compliance officers, take note. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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What does President Trump mean for the SEC?
The United States has voted in Donald Trump as the next president. What does this mean for the SEC and financial regulation? The short answer, says Bruce Carton, is that while it is still far too early to know at this time, we do know a couple of things.
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Transition experts vet four more revenue recognition questions
Companies working to implement the new revenue recognition standard have a little more guidance to consider after FASB’s Transition Resource Group has vetted some lingering uncertainties. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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Artificial intelligence meets compliance
A look from Tom Fox at how artificial intelligence is changing the face of compliance in order to incorporate cultural values into the hiring process.
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What’s in your (corporate) wallet?
With the recent scandal at Wells Fargo, The Man From FCPA Tom Fox discusses the importance of finding out what’s in your corporate wallet, i.e. what information is in your files that could point to issues that might lead to regulatory violations.
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Where is the Justice Department headed—no tea leaves needed
Tom Fox explores what Justice Department Compliance Counsel Hui Chen has in store for enforcement in light of recent remarks from Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell.
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Tuesday newsletter update
Our Tuesday, Nov. 15 newsletter will be a special issue featuring a series of stories that focus on the compliance implications of a Trump presidency. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for all the latest news and commentary on this historic election.
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Latest EY inspection shows improvement in error rate
The latest PCAOB inspection report for EY show the firm failed in 29 percent of audits inspected in 2015 to perform a clean audit -- an improvement over 2014 results.
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Rio Tinto suspends executive amid corruption probe
Mining giant Rio Tinto has suspended Alan Davies, chief executive of its energy and minerals division, after uncovering potentially corrupt payments made to a consultant who was providing advisory services on an iron ore project in Guinea. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Protective Life names chief risk officer
Protective Life, a financial services company, has appointed Michelle Moloney as chief risk officer, effective Nov. 7. She will report to Michael Temple, executive vice president of insurance and risk.
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World Bank appoints general counsel
The World Bank Group has appointed Sandie Okoro as World Bank Group senior vice president and general counsel.
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General Electric elects new board member
General Electric disclosed in a recent securities filing that Steven Mollenkopf has been elected to the company’s board of directors. Mollenkopf is chief executive officer and a director of Qualcomm, a developer of mobile technology.
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Grapevine: Who’s coming and going in compliance
The World Bank Group has appointed Sandie Okoro as World Bank Group senior vice president and general counsel; Financial services company Protective Life has named a new chief risk officer; and General Electric has a new board member. Check out the CW Grapevine for the latest personnel moves.
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CFTC rule clarifies compliance officer reporting
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved a final rule that amends and clarifies its reporting obligations for compliance officers.
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A plea for smart data from the SEC's investor advocate
Citing XBRL advancements and Legal Entity Identifiers, SEC Investor Advocate Rick Fleming is making the case of expanding "smart data" tools to shareholders and issuers alike.