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Ethics and ConductWhen your organization operates across multiple jurisdictions, you face a critical compliance decision: should you implement separate anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) programs tailored to each
Ethics and ConductThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement guidelines on June 9, following President Trump s February 10, 2025 Executive Order. These guidelines d
Ethics and ConductThe June 9 policy memo from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reframes how prosecutors assess Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases. For compliance officers, the immediate question isn t whether FCPA
Ethics and ConductThe Problem: Why This Matters Now The DOJ s expansion of whistleblower rewards programs in both the Criminal Division and Antitrust Division has significantly changed the risk landscape for corporate
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Enterprise Risk ManagementThe FDIC s proposed threshold changes under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) will exempt hundreds of banks from mandatory internal control assessments and audit commi
generalDigital identity management is often seen as the domain of your IT security team. It involves authentication protocols, encryption standards, and technical controls. Your CISO manages the risk, your i
Ethics and ConductBrazil s anti-corruption regime is institutionalizing transparency through codified leniency mechanisms. Meanwhile, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reduced its foreign-bribery team to around 15
Ethics and ConductThe Dormant Years The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) became law in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter, prohibiting U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials and requiring accurate books and r
Sustainability and ESGThe European Union s recent legislative actions have clarified sustainability reporting timelines, presenting new challenges for planning. On December 16, the EU Parliament approved amendments to the
Governance Codes and FrameworksThe New York LLC Transparency Act, effective January 1, 2026, has sparked more confusion than clarity. Compliance officers managing foreign entities authorized to do business in New York face contradi
Board Committees and GovernanceAustralia s Treasury consultation on managed investment scheme (MIS) governance, closing 27 February 2026, presents a pivotal decision for responsible entities: restructure your board composition befo
Ethics and ConductSpain s Draft Organic Law on Public Integrity marks a significant regulatory shift for companies involved with the public sector. Compliance officers should use this draft as a preparation guide, rath
Enterprise Risk ManagementThe Challenge In early 2026, Conduent disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 25 million individuals. The breach exposed sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, medical data,
Ethics and ConductThe Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) doesn t disadvantage US companies in global markets. Poor implementation of FCPA compliance programs does. Companies that treat anti-bribery controls as mere r
Ethics and ConductScope This guide addresses the disconnect between Western anti-bribery compliance frameworks and the commercial architecture of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). If your organization operates in GCC
Board Committees and GovernanceThe Delaware Court of Chancery s August 2026 dismissal of oversight claims against Boeing s board highlights a critical point for governance, risk, and compliance practitioners: comprehensive board-le
Sustainability and ESGThe Problem: Why This Matters Now Your organization publishes a net-zero commitment in Q1. By Q2, your treasury team models climate risk scenarios assuming 3°C warming. Both documents appear in your a
Ethics and ConductEnforcement agencies often release case resolutions that raise more questions than they answer. Compliance officers face the challenge of building robust programs from deliberately incomplete informat
Board Committees and GovernanceScope This guide examines the fiduciary duties of public benefit corporation (PBC) directors under Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) Section 365 during change-of-control transactions. It is inte
Ethics and ConductThe EU anti-corruption directive came into force on May 31, yet many compliance officers still operate under outdated assumptions about its requirements. These myths persist because the directive repr
