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Bring your program to the next level: Integrating compliance, ESG, and risk management
Following up on our presentation at the SCCE ESG and Compliance Conference held virtually in November 2023, we emphasized how both compliance and environmental, social,...
Creating an AI governance function: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 addressed the risks and restrictions organizations face in deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and the key...
The dos and don’ts of compliance and employee reporting
Employee reporting is not only a critical element of an effective compliance program but also a core function that demonstrates the organization’s goodwill in corporate...
Managing the chief compliance officer roles as partner and adversary
In the delicate ecosystem of corporate governance, the role of the chief compliance officer (CCO) embodies a profound duality. Traditionally seen as the custodians of...
The EU AI Act: A comprehensive guide for organizations
The EU recently introduced the AI Act, landmark legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This article provides an in-depth overview of the EU...
Are you an ostrich? For CMMC, you'd best be a roadrunner
In the last issue, we discussed the fuss around the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).[1] Although the final regulations have recently been published establishing the...
Upleveling traditional third-party due diligence: A blueprint for collaborative compliance
In the complex world of compliance, third-party due diligence stands as a buffer against regulatory pitfalls and ethics violations. Today, many organizations consider third-party due...
AML tactics are failing: Here’s how we turn it around
According to the United Nations, $2 trillion is laundered annually, with only 1% of these illicit funds intercepted.[1] The scale of the problem is immense,...
Redefining privacy in a digital world
The Latin phrase ius relinquendum est, which translates to “the right to be left alone,” encapsulates an ancient concept of privacy that has undergone a...
ESG: The monster to be tamed
ESG—environmental, social, and governance—has become the buzzword among businesses today. With Europe leading the way, U.S. companies are quickly catching up. Meanwhile, regulatory authorities are...