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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: November 11, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to get a wrap-up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which we will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom is on assignment so Gilbert and Andrew take the helm to discuss the following stories that caught his attention over the past week.

  • A new Kerr County County Clerk is formally appointed.
  • New crosswalk art at Clay and Water Street.
  • State voter-approved property tax relief.
  • Star Party at Schreiner University.
  • Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps.
  • Thank a Veteran.

Resources:

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

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Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance

2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 18 — Florida Man Games

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode! In this episode, Tom and Kristy take on various topics including the state image of Florida Man.

In the complex world of corporate governance, the issues of corporate misconduct, leadership accountability, and professional productivity are of paramount importance. Tom emphasizes the need for thorough due diligence when appointing leaders, particularly those with a history of misconduct. He also advocates for detailed record-keeping as a tool for managing workload and enhancing productivity. Kristy echoes these sentiments, highlighting the significance of ethical leadership and effective compliance measures. She also offers practical strategies for dealing with workplace challenges such as micromanagement and office politics. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they delve deeper into these topics in this award-winning 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast episode.

 Highlights Include: 

1. FCA bans Jes Staley (Compliance Week)

2. What is the purpose of a policy: Integrity in cricket? (University of Sussex)

3. CA gun shop owner pleads guilty to bribing former county sheriff.   (CSB-SF)

4. US Bankruptcy trustee seeks return of fees award to law firm of paramour. (Reuters)

5. ICO apologizes to ex-Nat West chief.   (FT)

6. Lawmakers Press Costco on China Forced Labor (WSJ)

7. Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud (Reuters)

8. UK Parliament Enacts Sweeping New Fraud Legislation Aimed at AML/TF Activities (Volkov)

9. Ever Thought ‘Just Leave Me Alone to Do My Job’? This Is for You (WSJ)

10. Which Florida Man best embodies the state’s spirit? A new contest will decide. (Washington Post)  

 Resources 

Kristy Grant-Hart on LinkedIn

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31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

One Month to a More Effective Compliance Program Through Culture: Day 8-A Listening Tour to Improve Culture

Any top CEO must first listen. But it is more than simply listening to rebuild trust, it is rebuilding employee engagement by making them and their ideas part of the solution. Today, we consider how a compliance listening tour can improve culture.

A.    Engagement

Start off by meeting as many compliance stakeholders as possible. You can use town hall settings or go smaller, meeting with key employee leaders, key stakeholders, and employees identified as high-risk who you can meet with individually or in smaller groups. Listen to their compliance concerns and take their compliance ideas back to the home office. After returning to your office, winnow down their ideas and suggestions to form the basis of enhancements to your culture. This employee engagement will lead to greater stakeholder buy-in for your culture.

B.    Education

But during the town hall meetings, and the smaller more informal group meetings, you can do more than listen, you can also train. This training is on ethics and how the employees could use compliance as a business tool. Moreover, this lays the groundwork for enhancing your culture and the training that will occur as the enhancement is rolled out.

C.    Risk Assessment

Now, think about this same approach from the risk assessment perspective. Listen to your employee’s concerns and listen to the compliance issues raised. From there you can begin to ask questions about what was done and why. This approach is not adversarial or an interrogation. Still, it is ferreting out the employee’s concerns while having the employees educate your compliance team on the actual procedures that are used. By listening, and gently questioning, you should be able to garner enough information to create a risk assessment profile that can inform and even become the basis of compliance program enhancements.

Three key takeaways:

1. A listening tour can be used to improve your culture.

2. Listening improves engagement, which improves culture.

3. Culture lessens if employees think you don’t care.

Do you want to improve your culture? How can you assess your culture and develop a strategy to improve it going forward? In this free webinar on the new tool, The Culture Audit with Tom Fox and Sam Silverstein on Tuesday, November 28, 12 CT. For more information and registration, click here.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 10, 2023 – The €14BN Question Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • Delta cutting carbon footprint. (WSJ)
  • Will Apple pay $23BN tax in Ireland? (BBC)
  • Altice France is now under investigation. (Bloomberg)
  • Corruption still clouds Ukraine’s rebuild. (WSJ)
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Real-Time Fraud Detection: The Power of Behavioral Analytics

The uses of data analytics in compliance is almost unlimited. When you pair data analytics with human behavioral analytics, you can create a very powerful tool in the worldwide fight against fraud directed at corporations. Fraud has become a silent enemy that is killing companies worldwide, according to., Marta Cadavid, CEO of NoFraud Latam. To combat this growing problem, she and her colleagues have developed an AI-based software called the Fraud Explorer. This innovative software utilizes artificial intelligence, behavioral analytics, natural language processing, and triangle analytics to predict, prevent, and detect fraudulent activities in real time.

The Fraud Explorer is not just a tool for fraud detection; it is a proactive approach to fraud prevention. By analyzing human behavior and understanding the intentions behind it, the software can identify potentially fraudulent activities before they occur. This is achieved by reading and analyzing the communications of individuals within the corporate environment.

The software is built on a methodology that combines technology, people, and processes. It allows for the articulation of communication strategies within the company, enabling the software to read and understand communications across various business units and industries. This adaptability ensures that the Fraud Explorer can effectively operate in different communication styles and cultural contexts.

One of the key features of the Fraud Explorer is its ability to create a comprehensive behavioral library. This library consists of over 100,000 expressions related to opportunities, rationalizations, misbehaviors, and sociocultural issues. By understanding the culture in different countries and languages, the software can effectively detect potentially fraudulent activities across different regions.

The Fraud Explorer’s approach is based on the fraud triangle, which includes the factors of rationalization, pressure, and opportunity. By utilizing this established methodology, the software can explain its underlying basis to customers, corporations, and compliance officers. This helps build trust and understanding of how the software operates and its potential benefits.

One of the key advantages of the Fraud Explorer is its focus on prevention rather than detection. While traditional approaches to fraud risk management rely on audits and forensic accountants to identify past fraudulent activities, the Fraud Explorer uses data analytics to prevent fraud before it occurs. This proactive approach can save companies significant financial losses and reputational damage.

To effectively manage human risk, the Fraud Explorer utilizes behavioral analytics. By combining artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and triangle analytics, the software can predict, prevent, and detect human behavior in real time. This allows companies to understand and address a wide range of human risks, including fraud, compliance, cybersecurity, bullying, discrimination, and harassment.

Implementing the Fraud Explorer requires a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds, including lawyers, data science professionals, and certified fraud examiners. This collaborative approach ensures that the software’s strategy aligns with the company’s overall risk mitigation efforts. Human resources also play a crucial role in preventing and detecting misbehaviors, as human risk extends beyond fraud and corruption to encompass a wide range of illegal activities.

In conclusion, the AI-based fraud prevention software developed by NoFraud Latam offers a comprehensive and proactive approach to combating fraud. By leveraging artificial intelligence, behavioral analytics, and natural language processing, the Fraud Explorer can predict, prevent, and detect fraudulent activities in real time. Its focus on human behavior and understanding cultural contexts makes it a versatile tool for companies across various industries and regions. With the Fraud Explorer, companies can take a proactive stance against fraud, saving themselves from significant financial losses and reputational damage.