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Daily Compliance News: February 26, 2024 – The Guilty 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Ex-Vitol Trading trader was found guilty of bribery.  (WSJ)
  • Exec’s husband pleads guilty to insider trading. (WSJ)
  • UAE removed from the Global Watch List for AML. (WSJ)
  • Ukraine still has more work to do on the corruption front. (Fortune)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending February 24, 2024

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.

  1. Alexei Navalny was killed in prison. (Bloomberg)
  2. Ohio residents paid the price for FirstEnergy corruption.  (Ohio Capital Journal)
  3. More child labor in the US. (NYT)
  4. A former head of the Bank of China was arrested for corruption. (NikkeiAsia)
  5. The Shadow Insider Trading case goes to trial.  (WSJ)
  6. Former Stericycle executive to plead guilty. (WSJ)
  7. Morgan Stanley is accused of using fake job titles. (FT)
  8. The Wells Fargo Consent Order was terminated. (WaPo)
  9. Deliberations begin in the NRA corruption trial. (The Guardian)
  10. If you can’t answer the question, don’t sit for an interview. (BBC)

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Daily Compliance News: February 22, 2024 – The Stay Out of The Kitchen 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • If you can’t answer the question, don’t sit for an interview. (BBC)
  • Head of Boeing MAX 737 canned. (FT)
  • A former head of the Bank of China was arrested for corruption. (NikkeiAsia)
  • Using a social media influencer to raise capital, better disclose it.  (WSJ)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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Daily Compliance News: February 21, 2024 – The Return to The Office (or else) 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Screw you: Companies demanding RTW. (BBC)
  • Renewable energy and ABC. (The Conversation)
  • The Shadow Insider Trading case goes to trial.  (WSJ)
  • Deutsche Bank is still short on AML controls. (FT)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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Compliance into The Weeds: Compliance and Internal Controls in The Trump Organization

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom and Matt look at the Trump Organization Monitor and Independent Director of Compliance required in the trial court order.

The topic of internal controls within the Trump Organization has recently come under scrutiny, with the need for improved financial practices and systems of accounting control becoming increasingly apparent. Tom views internal controls as the backbone of financial reporting and compliance. He points out the inconsistencies and errors in the Trump Organization’s financial disclosures, emphasizing the need for accurate certifications and attestations about the organization’s financial health. Similarly, Matt underscores the importance of consistent and accurate financial disclosures. He raises concerns about the lack of basic financial controls within the Trump Organization and sees the need for a significant overhaul of internal controls to ensure transparency, accuracy, and compliance with financial reporting standards. Both Fox and Kelly’s perspectives are shaped by their extensive experience in the field of compliance and their understanding of the critical role internal controls play in maintaining financial integrity.

Key Highlights:

  • Compliance Monitor’s Oversight in Fraud Detection
  • Navigating Financial Compliance in the Trump Organization
  • Implementing Effective Accounting Control Systems at Trump
  • Enhancing Financial Integrity in the Trump Organization

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Everything Compliance - Shout Outs and Rants

Shout Outs and Rants – Episode 129, The Navalny Tribute Edition

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. On this Shout Outs and Rants episode, Tom Fox hosts the quintet of Jonathan Marks, Jonathan Armstrong, Matt Kelly, Karen Woody, and Jay Rosen.

  1. Jonathan Armstrong rants about Julian Assange’s inane claims to be a journalist.
  2. Matt Kelly shouts out to Alexei Navalny, who was murdered for his fight against corruption in Russia.
  3. Karen Woody rants about the senseless gun culture in America.
  4. Jay Rosen shouts out the movie Love on the Spectrum and the Bill Bradley interview.
  5. Tom Fox shouts out to Ben Affleck for his ‘The DunKings’ Super Bowl commercial.
  6. Jonathan Marks has an epic rant on insider trading and the invidious American gun culture.

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Daily Compliance News: February 20, 2024 – The Consent Order Terminated 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 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • The Wells Fargo Consent Order was terminated. (WaPo)
  • Deliberations begin in the NRA corruption trial. (The Guardian)
  • Can racists use free speech arguments to avoid anti-racism training? (Reuters)
  • Should you get your bags in less than 30 minutes? (BBC)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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Daily Compliance News: February 14, 2024 – The Cut Off in Hong Kong 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Latham attorneys cut off in Hong Kong.  (FT)
  • No DD, no problem, as HP seeks $4 billion from Mike Lynch.  (Bloomberg)
  • Vitol Trading passed cash in the Houston parking lot.  (Bloomberg)
  • New Zealand drops to No. 3 on TI-CPI.  (The Conversation)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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Daily Compliance News: February 12, 2024 – The Invidiousness of Corruption 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Corruption burrowed into Nigerian business. (NYT)
  • BASF is finally spinning off from 2 Xinjiang based JVs. (WSJ)
  • EY lost $700MM in failed spin-off. (FT)
  • The dark side of tech. (BBC)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 22 – FCPA Blog Tribute

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk about 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 a wide variety of compliance-related topics but begin with their reflections on the FCPA Blog.

In the ever-evolving world of regulatory compliance and risk management, challenges are constant, and strategies must be dynamic. Tom highlights the corruption in Ukraine, Elon Musk loses $55bn and throws a tantrum, and why Brazil wants to punish Transparency International. Kristy highlights the DEI, how to fire employees, remote workforce challenges for a CCO and checks in on Florida Man. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they delve deeper into these issues in this episode of the 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast.

Highlights Include:

1.     FCPA Blog announces its closing. (FCPA Compliance & Ethics Blog)

2.     A massive corruption scandal was uncovered in Ukraine.  (CNN)

3.     Musk’s $55bn pay package is voided and he wants to move to Texas. (WSJ)

4.     An Ecuadorian official got a $70,000 watch as a bribe. (Bloomberg)

5.     Brazil goes after TI for its CPI. (FT)

6.     Firing employees the right way is part of compliance (FCPA Blog)

7.     Mark Cuban Doubles Down on Support for DEI After Trading Barbs With Anti-Diversity Crusader Elon Musk (Inc.com)

8.     Remote Workforces Create New Challenges for Investigators and Compliance Officers (NAVEX)

9.     New Jersey and New Hampshire Pass Comprehensive Privacy Legislation (Inside Privacy/Covington)

10.  Florida man steals Snoop Dogg’s bobblehead but later has change of heart (Local 10 News)

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