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Compliance into the Weeds: 5 Top Compliance Stories to Watch in 2025

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 explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In the first episode 2025, Tom and Matt dive into the top compliance stories that could shape the upcoming year.

They begin with the politically charged corruption case involving Gautam Adani, discussing its implications under the Trump administration and the potential for the Justice Department to alter its course on this high-profile prosecution. They also explore the possibility of personal liability in the TD Bank compliance scandal, the anticipated policy shifts under SEC nominee Paul Atkins, and the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under a Republican administration. Additionally, they address the challenges and potential impact of the DOJ Committee’s deregulation efforts and the unresolved Boeing Deferred Prosecution Agreement case’s monitorship issues. Tune in to understand what compliance officers should be watching for in 2025, as these stories could have significant ramifications for corporate compliance and enforcement practices.

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  • Top Compliance Stories of 2025
  • Gautam Adani Corruption Case
  • TD Bank Compliance Scandal
  • Paul Atkins and the SEC
  • Future of the CFPB
  • DOGE Committee and Deregulation
  • Boeing Monitorship Controversy

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Compliance into the Weeds: Potpourri of Compliance Issues

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 explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly dive into a potpourri of issues, including Paul Atkins’s appointment to chair the SEC, a massaging of DOJ and the Corporate Enforcement Policy, and McKinsey’s FCPA resolution.

Tom and Matt discuss various compliance issues, focusing on the implications of Paul Atkins’ appointment as SEC chairman, the challenges of enforcement and corporate penalties, the role of whistleblowers, and recent FCPA enforcement actions, including the McKinsey settlement. They explore how Atkins’ conservative views may shape SEC policies and the potential impact on compliance officers and corporate governance.

Key highlights:

  • Paul Atkins and the SEC
  • Enforcement Challenges and Corporate Penalties
  • Whistleblower Protections and Compliance Officers
  • FCPA Enforcement and McKinsey Settlement

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending December 7, 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 you the compliance professional and the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear the stories every compliance professional should know 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.

  • McKinsey agrees to FCPA settlement for corruption in South Africa. (DOJ Press Release)
  • Judge rejects DOJ/Boeing settlement.  (WSJ)
  • Defense in Trafigura case can’t knock out star prosecution witness. (FT)
  • Was it corruption or a smart (or dumb) business deal? (TNR)
  • Tesla lost the case on the 2nd Musk pay package. (WSJ)
  • Was it fraud or worse? (NYT)
  • Paul Atkins was selected to head SEC. (FT)
  • Trump-appointed Texas judge enjoins CTA nationally. (Bloomberg)
  • OIG looks to hold nursing care execs responsible. (McKnight’s Long-Term Care News)
  • Buying/Selling homes and compliance.  (Mortgage News Daily)

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