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Compliance Man Takes a Eurotrip – Piotr Żyłka on Poland’s Compliance Revolution

Compliance Man is back for a new season! Get ready for a EuroTrip with Tom Fox and Tim Khasanov-Batirov on their hit podcast, Compliance Man! Join Tom Fox and co-host Timur Khasanov-Batirov on a Euro trip as they delve into the world of Poland’s Compliance Revolution with guest Piotr Żyłka.

The implementation of the Whistleblowing Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive into the Polish Legal System could be a major step forward in the fight against corruption. Tom Fox and Tim Khasinov-Batirov had a conversation with Piotr Żyłka, an author of the It’s All About Compliance blog, publisher, and compliance platform in Europe, to discuss the Polish compliance scene and the need for a Polish FCPA. Piotr discussed the banking law requirements, the DOJ guidelines, the New York City Bar Association paper, and the influence of foreign companies on compliance controls in Poland. He also highlighted the need for trainings, engagement of top management, and internal controls like KYC. Tom and Tim thanked Piotr for his time and knowledge and invited him to come back on the podcast to share his views.

Key Highlights

·      Internal Controls in Poland

·      Compliance in Poland

·      Sanctions Compliance

·      A Polish FCPA Needed?

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Piotr Żyłka on LinkedIn

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Compliance Man Takes a EuroTrip – Alex Movchan on Internal Controls in the EU

Compliance Man is back for a new season! Get ready for a EuroTrip with Tom Fox and Tim Khasanov-Batirov on their hit podcast, Compliance Man! Join Tom Fox and co-host Tim Khasanov-Batirov on a Euro trip as they delve into the world of internal controls in Europe, with special guest Alex Movchan, president of the Institute for Internal Controls in Central Europe and chief risk officer at a global medical device company. They discuss internal control strategies and best practices, including SOX and COSO frameworks, the importance of IT general controls, and adapting to changes in the market. The episode also explores the challenges of merging companies with different internal control frameworks, tailoring internal controls to specific country offices, and promoting compliance initiatives to top management.

Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation about compliance and risk management. Tune in to the “Compliance Man: Eurotrip-Internal Controls in Europe,” hosted by Tom Fox and Tim Khasanov-Batirov.

Key Highlights:

  • Internal Controls in Different Regions
  • Importance of Internal Controls in Emerging Markets
  • Compliance Frameworks in Europe
  • Updating Internal Control Frameworks in Response to ESG
  • Structuring Internal Controls for Decision-making Mechanisms
  • Importance of Compliance Officer and Internal Control Collaboration

Notable Quotes:

“Internal controls are the backbone of every compliance program; what we need is to have control over the situation, which means that you have to have internal controls in place.”

“When it comes to private owners and family-owned business, this is like a very different owner to owner.”

“We need to adapt faster as the internal controls professionals and as business managers, we need to update to the changes faster because the ones who update faster, the internal control frameworks, will be on the top of the markets.”

“Half of the companies just don’t know how to start.”

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Compliance Man Takes a EuroTrip – Andrea Cardoso on Healthcare

Compliance Man is back for a new season! Get ready for a EuroTrip with Tom Fox and Tim Khasanov-Batirov on their hit podcast, Compliance Man! Join Tom Tim as they chat with Andrea Cardoso, a compliance officer in the medical devices industry, about healthcare compliance in Europe. In their Euro trip series, they explore hot topics and share best practices, focusing on interactions with healthcare professionals and fair market value. With years of experience, Andrea highlights the importance of transparency and following certain principles to ensure compliance. Listen as they discuss the challenges of maintaining professionalism in the healthcare industry, understanding different rules and limitations in each country, and implementing effective compliance programs in multiple markets. Don’t miss out on the insightful tips and suggestions, and reach out to be part of the discussion. Tune in to the Compliance Man podcast for valuable insights and expert advice.

Key Highlights:

  • Healthcare Compliance in Europe
  • Compliance with event expenses and regulations in healthcare
  • Compliance with HCP rules in Europe
  • Video Calls and Challenges in Healthcare Industry
  • Empowering Teams for Informed Decision Making
  • What a difference 300 meters can make

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Andrea Cardoso on LinkedIn

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Compliance Man Takes a EuroTrip – Geert Vermeulen on EU Whistleblower Directive

Compliance Man is back for a new season! Get ready for a EuroTrip with Tom Fox and Tim Khasanov-Batirov on their hit podcast, Compliance Man! In this episode, Compliance Man podcast hosts, Tom Fox, and Tim Khasanov-Batirov, speak with a compliance professional and founder of the Integrity Coordinator, Geert Vermeulen, about the challenges of implementing effective whistleblower policies in Europe. They discuss cultural differences, strict requirements on external whistleblowing, and the burden of proof on companies to show that retaliation did not occur. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding cultural differences and developing precise policies to promote a speak-up culture. The conversation ends with a reflection on the evolution of whistleblower procedures in Europe and thoughts on where things might be headed in the future. This is a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in compliance and corporate culture.

Vermeulen highlights the challenge of implementing the directives into the national laws of member states, which has resulted in differences between states. Each state has its own specifications about what can be reported and what must not be reported. For instance, every state has different rules regarding protection against retaliation.

Here are some tips to help cope with this challenge:

1. Get familiarized with the national laws of the member states where your organization operates.

2. Set up a streamlined procedure and ensure that all employees are aware of the internal complaints and whistleblowing process.

3. Ensure that your whistleblowing process is confidential and that whistleblowers are protected against retaliation. 

Key Highlights

·      Lack of tradition of whistleblowing in Europe

·      Whistleblowing in emerging markets

·      One worldwide whistleblowing program?

·      Whistleblower protection and communication

·      Interplay of EU Whistleblower Directive and GDPR

·      The evolution of whistleblowing in Europe

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Geert Vermeulen on LinkedIn

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Compliance Man Takes a EuroTrip – Tim Moves to The Netherlands

Compliance Man is back for a new season! Get ready for a EuroTrip with Tom Fox and Tim Khasanov-Batirov on their hit podcast, Compliance Man! In the latest season, the dynamic duo will give you an exclusive look into Europe’s top 5 areas of compliance perspective, featuring GDPR compliance as a priority. Want to join the podcast? Be an active listener and pay close attention! The hosts break down the key challenges faced by compliance professionals in Europe and the US, including anti-corruption, ethical business practices, ESG frameworks, and much more! Don’t miss the chance to engage in a global conversation on ethics and compliance. Tune in now to Compliance Man!

 Key Highlights

·      Tim Moves to The Netherlands

·      Compliance in Europe

·      Top Compliance Priorities in Europe and US

·      Ethical Business Conduct and ESG

·      European Businesses’ ESG Prioritization

 Notable Quotes

“In this season of Compliance Man, we entitled EuroTrip, and we’re going to focus on hot topics for Europe from the compliance practitioner point of view.

“You probably can think of the following as the most important pieces of legislation or compliance areas from the European perspective.”

“Pay big attention to data privacy.”

“In the EU, we have almost regulatory-driven ESG.”

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Tim Khasanov-Batirov on LinkedIn

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‘Should Compliance Professionals Have an Additional Code of Conduct?’

Welcome to a new season of Compliance Man. This season is called True or False? In this series, I am joined by Tim Khasanov-Batirov, a compliance practitioner who focuses on compliance at international markets for over 20 years. Based on his work experience at six countries as in house compliance officer Tim now consults senior managers and compliance officers globally on complex ethics and compliance matters as partner and Head of Compliance practice for ETERNA LAW.    Tim is a co-founder of Compliance Club, an  international community of practitioners. You can learn more about Tim, his Compliance Manillustrated series, a YouTube channel and request advice from him by clicking at Timur Khasanov-Batirov  on Linked in.   Check out his profile on the ETERNA Law page here.

Today we have Maria Bulycheva, Compliance Officer with compliance working experience in 3 countries in construction, energy, automotive and logistics businesses.Today we will find out whether it is true that  gifts  is very important  cultural courtesy  but may  lead to corruption. Highlights include:

  • Should compliance professionals have an additional Code of Conduct?
  • If so what are the legal implications?
  • What about existing requirements?

Join us for the next episode of Compliance Man: True or False? episode.  If you disagree or wish to share your views on whistleblower topic please comment below. We will be glad to hear from you. Let’s have a sincere global conversation together.

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‘Is gift giving acceptable?’

Welcome to a new season of Compliance Man. This season is called True or False? In this series, I am joined by Tim Khasanov-Batirov, a compliance practitioner who focuses on compliance at international markets for over 20 years. Based on his work experience at six countries as in house compliance officer Tim now consults senior managers and compliance officers globally on complex ethics and compliance matters as partner and Head of Compliance practice for ETERNA LAW.    Tim is a co-founder of Compliance Club, an  international community of practitioners. You can learn more about Tim, his Compliance Manillustrated series, a YouTube channel and request advice from him by clicking at Timur Khasanov-Batirov  on Linked in.   Check out his profile on the ETERNA Law page here.

Today, as promised we invited one of our active listeners to join us to discuss hot topics. We are Alexandra Zaytseva, LLM, EMBA, Compliance Officer at PEWETE Group, an energy company.

Today we will find out whether it is true that  gifts  is very important  cultural courtesy  but may  lead to corruption. Highlights include:

  • How do you deal with the cultural differences in a country as vast as Russia?
  • Does a monoculture really exist?
  • What is cultural courtesy?
  • Does gift giving lead to reciprocity?

Join us for the next episode of Compliance Man: True or False? episode.  If you disagree or wish to share your views on whistleblower topic please comment below. We will be glad to hear from you. Let’s have a sincere global conversation together.

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Compliance Man True Or False? ‘It is easy to investigate harassment cases’

Welcome to a new season of Compliance Man. This season is called True or False? In this series, I am joined by Tim Khasanov-Batirov, a compliance practitioner who focuses on compliance at international markets for over 20 years. Based on his work experience at six countries as in house compliance officer Tim now consults senior managers and compliance officers globally on complex ethics and compliance matters as partner and Head of Compliance practice for ETERNA LAW.   Tim is a co-founder of Compliance Club, an international community of practitioners. You can learn more about Tim, his Compliance Manillustrated series, a YouTube channel and request advice from him by clicking at Timur Khasanov-Batirov on Linked in.  Check out his profile on the ETERNA Law page here.

In each podcast, we will take on a different issue with Tim; a hot, very often a very provocative topic from the corporate’s real life agenda and find out if is it true or false. It will be a tough and very straightforward talks. We invite you to participate in these discussions by commenting each podcast and proposing topics for True or False series. The most active listeners will be invited to join us. Let’s have a sincere conversation!

Today, as promised we invited one of our active listeners to join us to discuss hot topics. We are Alexandra Zaytseva, LLM, EMBA, Compliance Officer at PEWETE Group, an energy company.

Today we will try to find if it is any easier now to investigate harassment cases. Highlights include:

  • Why things are very different now regarding harassment cases?
  • How has this made investigations bore more straight forward and more difficult?
  • Is blackmail a real threat to corporations?

Join us for the next episode of Compliance Man: True or False? episodeIf you disagree or wish to share your views on whistleblower topic please comment below. We will be glad to hear from you. Let’s have a sincere global conversation together.

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Compliance Man: True or False-Are Women Increasingly Going into Compliance?’

Welcome to a new season of Compliance Man. This season is called True or False? In this series, I am joined by Tim Khasanov-Batirov, a compliance practitioner who focuses on compliance at international markets for over 20 years. Based on his work experience at six countries as in house compliance officer Tim now consults senior managers and compliance officers globally on complex ethics and compliance matters as partner and Head of Compliance practice for ETERNA LAW.    Tim is a co-founder of Compliance Club, an  international community of practitioners. You can learn more about Tim, his Compliance Man illustrated series, a YouTube channel and request advice from him by clicking at Timur Khasanov-Batirov  on Linked in.   Check out his profile on the ETERNA Law page here.

In each podcast, we will take on a different issue with Tim; a hot, very often a very provocative topic from the corporate’s real life agenda and find out if  is it true or false. It will be a tough and very straightforward talks. We invite you to participate in these discussions by commenting each podcast and proposing topics for True or False series. The most active listeners will be invited to join us. Let’s have a conversation! Today, as promised we invited one of our active listeners to join us to discuss hot topics. We are Alexandra Zaytseva, LLM, EMBA, Compliance Officer at PEWETE Group, an energy company.

Today we will try to find out the state of women in the compliance profession. Is it increasing? Are we finally moving towards full inclusion? Highlights include:

  • Are there differences in emerging markets and the US?
  • What has led to entry of women in the compliance profession?
  • Did the entry from the legal profession influence a disparity?

Join us for the next episode of Compliance Man: True or False? episode.  If you disagree or wish to share your views on whistleblower topic please comment below. We will be glad to hear from you. Let’s have a sincere global conversation together.

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True or False – Is Legal Training Needed to be a Compliance Officer

Welcome to a new season of Compliance Man. This season is called True or False? In this series, I am joined by Tim Khasanov-Batirov, a compliance practitioner who focuses on compliance at international markets for over 20 years. Based on his work experience at six countries as in house compliance officer Tim now consults senior managers and compliance officers globally on complex ethics and compliance matters as partner and Head of Compliance practice for ETERNA LAW.    Tim is a co-founder of Compliance Club, an  international community of practitioners. You can learn more about Tim, his Compliance Man illustrated series, a YouTube channel and request advice from him by clicking at Timur Khasanov-Batirov  at Linked in.

In each podcast, we will take on a different issue with Tim; a hot, very often a very provocative topic from the corporate’s real life agenda and find out if  is it true or false. It will be a tough and very straightforward talks. We invite you to participate in these discussions by commenting each podcast and proposing topics for True or False series. The most active listeners will be invited to join us. Let’s have a sincere conversation!

Today we will try to find out if only a legally trained professional can be a corporate compliance officer. Highlights include:

  • What skills does a compliance officer need?
  • Does a legal background provide these skills?
  • How does a compliance professional support business in emerging markets?

Join us for the next episode of Compliance Man: True or False? episode.  If you disagree or wish to share your views on whistleblower topic please comment below. We will be glad to hear from you. Let’s have a sincere global conversation together.

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