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As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so does its demand for banking services. Brandi Reynolds champions an enhanced due diligence (EDD) program specifically for these customers. A quick read through recent regulatory enforcement actions against financial institutions will show...

135 Honoree Companies Recognized for Their Unwavering Commitment to Business Integrity and Valued-based Leadership New York, NY (February 23, 2021) – Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, today announced the 135 honorees...

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require millions of U.S. businesses to provide beneficial ownership information to the federal government. Foley Hoag’s Luciano Racco weighs in on who’s impacted, along with the regulation’s value for AML and sanctions compliance programs....

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more interest in cashless payments in the gaming industry, but casinos need to consider Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program implications prior to introducing this new payment option. Deloitte’s Matt...

Towerwall’s Michelle Drolet discusses the two threads of SOC 2 compliance (types 1 and 2), outlines the Trust Services Criteria, and details the benefits of adhering to these standards. While Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 compliance isn’t mandatory, it can...

Known for its “America First” policy, the Trump administration led a push to roll back financial regulatory measures. As Acuity Knowledge Partners’ Bijaya Das and Nishanth Neeli explain, the Biden administration will usher in another wave of change, seeking to...

New and expanding legislation combined with COVID-19-related shifts in the labor market will present new hiring and talent management challenges in 2021. Corporate Screening’s Matt Jaye discusses a fresh approach, trends to watch and what employers can do to stay...

In the financial services sector, compliance processes are often reactive, rather than proactive. But new technology use cases are changing that. Northern Trust’s Dan Houlihan discusses how the compliance field will evolve thanks to AI, blockchain and better data management...

The traditional approaches to coordinating risk and assurance were once useful, but the environment has changed. Gartner’s Malcolm Murray argues against the continued use of these approaches and for corresponding change. As organizations emerge from the COVID shocks of 2020,...

Data privacy protections are on the rise globally, and every new law and amendment will add to the challenge of maintaining data privacy compliance. Morrison & Foerster’s Cynthia Rich discusses recent changes and what to expect this year and beyond....

GRC pros know that culture and compliance are inexorably linked. COVID has thrown a wrench in corporate culture, though (along with everything else). Calvin London opines about why re-establishing a culture of compliance now may prove difficult. (Non)Compliance in 2020...

Email phishing is at its highest level in three years, and one of the latest lines of attack capitalizes on the strict rules of GDPR, targeting executives and public-facing emails at businesses. Valimail’s Seth Blank examines how to protect your...