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To what degree should a board be involved in a company's compliance program? [VIDEO]

Dec 10, 2012

1 min read

In this interview with Corporate Secretary, Roy Snell, CEO, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) explains the role of...

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Time to listen up

Nov 20, 2012

By Alan Rudnick

4 min read

Corporate culture is a key to a productive work force and a successful company. The right corporate culture becomes a powerful...

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Companies still disappoint on key reporting issues

Nov 05, 2012

By Staff writers

3 min read

Despite an ‘encouraging’ improvement in corporate reporting, with many companies embracing changes ahead of upcoming reforms, a...

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How to catch a rogue employee

Oct 17, 2012

By Aarti Maharaj

9 min read

If there is one person that most financial industry charlatans try to avoid, it is Preet Bharara, the US attorney for the Southern...

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Watchdog's message to compliance officers

Oct 15, 2012

By Aarti Maharaj

2 min read

Addressing members on Monday at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) annual conference in Las Vegas, Stephen...

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Compliance challenges for 2013

Oct 13, 2012

By Matthew Scott

12 min read

Whether due to new legislation being enacted or the ongoing maintenance fending off known risks within their industries...

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20 questions directors should ask about compliance committees

Sep 20, 2012

By Thomas Fox

2 min read

These questions are not intended to be an exact checklist, but rather a way to provide insight and stimulate discussion on the...

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Executive pay, climate change and labor standards top list of ESG priorities

Sep 10, 2012

By Adam Brown

2 min read

Executive pay, climate change and labor standards in supply chains are the main issues to address in the coming year in portfolios...

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The Pfizer DPA: The new minimum best practices for an FCPA compliance program?

Aug 15, 2012

By Thomas Fox

2 min read

The Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) had some very interesting new wrinkles regarding the compliance regime Pfizer agreed to...

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Olympics coverage: earning a gold medal in ethics

Aug 02, 2012

By Aarti Maharaj

5 min read

There are many similarities between the 2012 Olympic Games and the way some US companies are governed. Indeed, there are a few...