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The Corruption Files

The Corruption Files: The Savings and Loan Crisis: A Deep Dive into Deregulation and its Consequences

What is stranger than fiction? The stories of worldwide corruption.

In this podcast series, co-hosts Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance and Mike DeBernardis, partner at Hughes Hubbard, discuss some of the most audacious corruption cases in anti-corruption enforcement. More importantly, they will discuss the lessons learned on what your organization can do to prevent running afoul of international anti-bribery laws.

In this episode of Season 2, Tom and Mike take a deep dive into the Savings and Loan (S&L) crisis of the 1980s.

This scandal, which cost the U.S. between $150 and $200 billion, serves as a powerful case study on the consequences of deregulation. Factors like legislative changes, poor management, fraud, and economic pressures all contributed to the collapse of over a thousand S&Ls. Notable cases, such as the Lincoln Savings and Loan scandal involving Charles Keating, highlight the systemic issues that plagued the industry. The episode emphasizes the importance of regulatory oversight, ethical leadership, and strong internal controls to prevent future financial crises.

Key Highlights:

  • Overview of the SNL Crisis
  • Factors Leading to the Crisis
  • Major Scandals and Key Players
  • Lessons Learned and Regulatory Changes
  • Comparisons to Other Financial Crises

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Everything Compliance

Everything Compliance: Episode 135, The Driving in Louisville Edition

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows.

In this episode, we have the septet of shout-outs and rantors; Jonathan Marks, Matt Kelly, special guests Karen Moore and Mike DeBernardis, all hosted by Tom Fox.

1. Matt Kelly took a deep dive into the report damning the FDIC for its toxic culture. He praises the Supreme Court for upholding the constitutionality of the CFPB’s rants about right-wing radicals trying to destroy democratic institutions through the courts.

2. Guest Panelist Karen Moore reviews a court of appeals decision on a Title VII and Equal Protection clause case regarding DEI training . She sends sympathies to all those who have experienced flooding and shouts out to two Brazilian rowers, Evaldo Mathias Becker and Piedro Tuchtenhagen gave up on their Olympic dreams to stay in their home state of Rio Grande do Sul after heavy rains devastated the state.

3. Jonathan Marks discusses new PCAOB Rules on Auditor Quality Controls. He shouts out to Dylan Beard, a Walmart deli worker who qualified for spot at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in June in the hurdles. As an unsponsored athlete, his employer, Walmart, presented him with a check for $20,000 so his friends and family could support him as he made his way to the Olympic trials.

4. Special Guest Panelist Mike DeBernardis reviews the DOJ Whistleblower Program—how will it put additional pressure on the compliance function and outside counsel regarding investigations? He shouts out to the Washington Commanders for some long awaited sanity with the club’s new owners.

5. Host Tom Fox shouts out to drive in Louisville for the bookend of Sydney Thomas saving lives and arresting the World’s Number 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, while driving on his way to the PGA Golf Tournament at Valhalla Country Club.

The members of the Everything Compliance are:

• Jay Rosen – Jay can be reached at Jay.r.rosen@gmail.com

• Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

• Jonathan Armstrong – is our UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at windyridgehouse@gmail.com.

• Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com.

• Special Guest Karen Moore can be reached at Kmoore51@fordham.edu

• Special Guest Mike DeBernaris can be reached at the law firm’s website, www.hugheshubbard.com/.

The host, producer, and ranter (and sometimes panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending May 18, 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 compliance professionals, 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.

  • The SFO is reviewing LIBOR prosecutions.  (FT)
  • Opening statement in the Senator Menendez trial.  (Bloomberg)
  • The DOJ says Boeing violated its DPA.  (Reuters)
  • PCAOB adopts tighter rules on auditor quality.  (WSJ)
  • Did DOJ steal Unaoil prosecution from SFO?  (Economist)
  • The FDIC head goes to Congress. It’s not pretty.  (NYT)
  • Bill Hwang lied. (This is my shocked face.)  (FT)
  • Investment advisors must vet customers.  (WSJ)
  • Meta faces an EU probe over child abuse protections.  (WSJ)
  • FIFA rolls back ABC reforms.  (NYT)

For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here.

You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics related stories each day, here.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: May 16, 2024 – The Violated The DPA 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:

  • The DOJ says Boeing violated its DPA.  (Reuters)
  • Sanctions were levied on oil trading firms and Russia. (WSJ)
  • FDIC head goes to Congress. It’s not pretty.   (NYT)
  • Opening statement in the Senator Menendez trial.  (Bloomberg)

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: Scathing Report on Culture at The FDIC

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 absolutely scathing report issued by the law firm Cleary Gottlieb on the toxic culture of harassment and abuse at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

A recent scandal has been unveiled in the U.S. banking sector, spotlighting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). A report has unveiled a toxic corporate culture riddled with instances of harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and poor leadership under Chairman Martin Gruenberg.

Fox, viewing the scandal as a pivotal moment, emphasizes the need for accountability and radical change within the organization, particularly in addressing the issues revealed in the report. Despite the daunting challenges, Fox maintains a level of optimism, believing that with the right management and leadership changes, the FDIC can rectify its corporate culture.

Kelly recognizes the deep-seated cultural issues brought to light by the report, nonetheless, he believes that due to the FDIC’s relatively small size, with the right leadership and cultural shifts, it is possible to turn the organization around. Both experts’ perspectives are rooted in their understanding of corporate culture and governance, and their beliefs in the power of effective leadership and cultural change.

Key Highlights:

  • Toxic Culture Exposed in FDIC Report
  • Ethical Culture Assessment in Banking Regulation Systems
  • Toxic Culture: Mismanagement & Whistleblower Retaliation
  • Structure and Toxic Corporate Environment
  • Transformative Potential within the FDIC

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Everything Compliance - Shout Outs and Rants

Everything Compliance – Episode 126, Shout Outs and Rants – Corporate Governance Edition

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. In this episode, we have the quartet of, Jonathan Armstrong, Matt Kelly, Karen Woody, and guest Kristy Grant-Hart; all hosted by Tom Fox, joining us on this episode of our fan-fav Shout Outs and Rants section.

1. Matt Kelly shouts out to Congress for doing something right in its expulsion of George Santos.

2. Karen Woody shouts out to Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female Justice of the US Supreme Court.

3. Tom Fox shouts out to John Reed Stark for being the first voice that crypt was a fraud and cryptocurrency exchanges were being used for criminal activity.

4. Jonathan Armstrong shouts out to the rescue workers who saved victims of the Boscastle Flood.

5. Guest Kristy Grant-Hart shouts out to Congress to require an investigation of the FDIC after the WSJ broke the story of widespread sexual harassment at the agency.

6. Jonathan Marks shouts out to Charlie Jeffers and his Lego initiative, Pass the Bricks

The members of the Everything Compliance are:

•       Jay Rosen– Jay is Vice President of Business Development Corporate Monitoring at Affiliated Monitors. Rosen can be reached at JRosen@affiliatedmonitors.com

•       Karen Woody – One of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu

•       Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

•       Jonathan Armstrong –is our UK colleague, who is an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer with Cordery in London. Armstrong can be reached at jonathan.armstrong@corderycompliance.com

•       Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com.

•       Special Guest Kristy Grant-Hart is the founder of Spark Consulting.

The host and producer, ranter (and sometimes panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending November 18, 2023

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 compliance professionals, 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.

  • Corruption in lithium mining in Africa.   (Inside Climate News)
  • The State of Texas moves to anti-business.  (Bloomberg)
  • The legal baggage at Fox News awaiting Lachlan. (FT)
  • 2 sexual harassment claims per week at McDonalds UK (TT)
  • Can Barclay’s move beyond scandal (and Jes Staley)? (FT)
  • Chinese corruption in Nepal? (NYT)
  • FDIC hires a law firm to investigate allegations of a toxic workplace. (FT)
  • The law firm said it didn’t know the partner was living with Judge. (Reuters)
  • Matt Kelly declares Supreme Court Code of Ethics is broken (already).  (Radical Compliance)
  • Safe for businesses to return to China? (NYT)

You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, here.

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Daily Compliance News: November 17, 2023 – The Broken Code 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 in 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:

  • The top really does set the tone.  (WSJ)
  • Matt Kelly declares SCt Code of Ethics is broken (already). (Radical Compliance)
  • Is it safe for businesses to return to China? (NYT)
  • Who needs a lawyer? (Reuters)
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Daily Compliance News: November 14, 2023 – The Supreme Court 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:

  • The Supreme Court issued its first-ever Ethics Code. (WSJ)
  • Chinese corruption in Nepal? (NYT)
  • The FDIC hires a law firm to investigate allegations of a toxic workplace. (FT)
  • The law firm said it didn’t know the partner was living with the judge. (Reuters)

 

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending November 4, 2023

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.

  • Altice USA says corruption probe will have ‘no material impact’ on business. (Bloomberg)
  • Costco is in trouble for stocking products produced by forced labor. (WSJ)
  • FDIC probing former First Republic officers. (Reuters)
  • Big 10 coaches are livid over UM football cheating. (ESPN)
  • France wants an anti-corruption commission with teeth. (Politico)
  • Companies are still struggling with communications compliance. (WSJ)
  • Biden Administration releases statement on AI. (FT)
  • Is crypto financing terrorism? (NYT)
  • Suits against A&F begin. (WSJ)
  • SBF was found guilty. (WSJ)

You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, here.

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