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FCPA Compliance Report – Special Edition on Is the US Going Socialist

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, we discuss President Trump’s review of other interests in US business and its implications for compliance.

The panel explores the evolving landscape of government involvement in major U.S. corporations and the resulting compliance and anti-corruption risks. With recent actions by the Trump administration to acquire stakes or exert control over companies like US Steel and Intel, the discussion centers on the implications for FCPA enforcement, the definition of “instrumentality,” and the challenges facing compliance professionals as the boundaries between public and private sectors blur. The episode also examines international perspectives, potential conflicts of interest, and the impact on global business relationships.

Key highlights:

  • Introduction: Are We Becoming Socialist?
  • Golden Share and Control Mechanisms
  • Anti-Corruption Risks and FCPA Instrumentality
  • International Law and Foreign Supplier Risks
  • Conflicts of Interest and Board Representation
  • International Perspectives: UK and EU Compliance
  • Politically Exposed Persons and Due Diligence
  • Closing Thoughts: Navigating Uncharted Territory

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Daily Compliance News: June 19, 2025, The Corruption in Spain 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, and general interest, all of which are relevant to the compliance professional.

Top compliance stories.

  • Will the corruption scandal bring down Spain’s government? (Politico)
  • How the Culture War Is Remaking Advertising. (FT)
  • Who will run US Steel? (WSJ)
  • Families of Boeing victims file formal objections. (Reuters)
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: June 16, 2025, The Golden Share 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, and general interest, all relevant to the compliance professional.

Top stories include:

  • The US now has a golden share of US Steel. (NYT)
  • Will Mike Madigan be sentenced to 7.5 years? (NYT)
  • The DOJ whistleblower program focuses on healthcare fraud. (Reuters)
  • A Congolese customs officer was beaten for anti-corruption efforts. (AP)