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Blog Post:
Can companies use ISO 37001 to help eradicate poverty?
Lisa Thompson
Twenty-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 17th International Day for the Eradication of Poverty . In marking the anniversary, the UN has stated that … “all people must come together to end poverty and discrimination in order to build a sustainable future...
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17 Oct 2018
Blog Post:
Amp Up Energy Sector due diligence with ongoing risk monitoring
Lisa Thompson
A few years ago, we highlighted bribery and corruption vulnerabilities in the Energy sector, noting that “Companies linked to energy industries, in particular, face elevated risks in order to reap the equally high rewards.” But more recent events highlight the need for companies in this sector...
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24 Oct 2018
Blog Post:
Trust, transparency and technology: Our Report from Brussels’ Risk Congress
Lisa Thompson
It was a clash of old and new. In the lobby of Brussels’ Plaza Hotel were ornate chandeliers, royal portraits and a marble staircase. In the adjacent conference room, compliance officers from across Europe were discussing how the latest trends in technology can help them meet the growing risks...
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6 Nov 2018
Blog Post:
Scoping out supply chain risk with technology
Lisa Thompson
Without question, companies’ global supply chains and third-party networks increase their risk exposure. Yet, according to a recently-released benchmark report , approximately one-third of organizations lack a cohesive risk mitigation process —relying instead on a manual process or traditional...
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12 Nov 2018
Blog Post:
Grocery chain bags food supply chain risk with eco-friendly option
Lisa Thompson
Several months ago, we highlighted news that Kroger was phasing out plastic grocery bags as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment . The national grocery chain is not alone. When it comes to addressing food supply chain risk, corporate social responsibility programs are helping...
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21 Nov 2018
Blog Post:
Enter the ninja: A disciplined approach to defeat regulatory risk
Lisa Thompson
Forget about the turtles. Today is International Ninja Day, but what we’re on about has more to do with regulatory risk than teenagers or (as far as we know) mutants. Why does International Ninja Day make us think ‘compliance program’? International Ninja Day was the brainchild of...
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5 Dec 2018
Blog Post:
Are the holidays sustainable?
Lisa Thompson
Many organizations use Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) standards or engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs to support sustainable business practices and mitigate third-party risk . But what about on the home-front? ‘Tis the season of celebration, but the glittery...
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12 Dec 2018
Blog Post:
How forced labor impacts the global labor market
Lisa Thompson
Migration is a recurrent theme in human history. Whether seeking to escape violence, natural disasters or poverty, migrants express their determination for better lives through migration. On International Migrants Day, we look at a particular risk that migrants face—forced labor. The issue is more...
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18 Dec 2018
Blog Post:
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act—2018 review
Lisa Thompson
2018 has been a record year of penalties issued for breaches of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Settlements totaling more than $2.96 billion were agreed by corporations found to be in breach of the Act. The year saw further indications of the FCPA’s global reach, witnessed the first judgments...
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20 Dec 2018
Blog Post:
Regulatory Compliance No Trivial Pursuit
Lisa Thompson
If serious trivia seems like a contradiction, maybe you need to be more quizzical when it comes to anti-corruption compliance. January 4 is the one day of the year when there’s an excuse to be trivial—even in an area as serious as compliance in anti-bribery and corruption , anti-money laundering...
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4 Jan 2019
Blog Post:
How risk technology transforms trust
Lisa Thompson
From AI to blockchain, companies are rapidly adopting new technologies which use data to drive business insights and manage risks more effectively . Our third volume of The Trust Issue explores how technology can also improve a company’s transparency and increase the trust it receives from customers...
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14 Jan 2019
Blog Post:
Weighing risk and opportunity in Latin America
Lisa Thompson
Despite recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions, there are signs of more positive engagement with governance and compliance in Latin America. Emerging markets offer attractive opportunities for investors, but businesses aiming to capitalize will need to prioritize robust due diligence...
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16 Jan 2019
Blog Post:
Corporate Social Responsibility and Compliance to Join Top Table at Davos
Lisa Thompson
The World Economic Forum (WEF) brings together leaders of government and business in the Alpine town of Davos in Switzerland this week. They are discussing the latest trends in business and society. The participant list is revealing—this year, some of the world’s biggest companies have sent...
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22 Jan 2019
Blog Post:
3 ways risk management technology improves productivity
Lisa Thompson
One of the biggest potential time-savers for risk management professionals is technology. From initial risk assessment before on-boarding a new client to ongoing risk monitoring to surface threats more quickly, the power of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics show great promise. Tools...
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8 Feb 2019
Blog Post:
How corruption contributes to the crisis of democracy worldwide
Lisa Thompson
Transparency International’s just-published annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reveals the world’s most corrupt countries in 2018. Introduced in 1995, the CPI currently ranks 180 countries and territories worldwide by their perceived levels of public sector corruption with the support...
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20 Feb 2019
Blog Post:
Why Universities & Foundations Need Stronger Risk Management Processes
Lisa Thompson
Is it time for universities—and the foundations that fundraise on their behalf—to adopt the rigorous due diligence and risk monitoring processes that global companies use? Based on the latest bribes-for-admission scandal to hit the headlines, the answer is a resounding, “YES!”...
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2 Apr 2019
Blog Post:
What global anti-corruption compliance trends are on the OECD's radar?
Lisa Thompson
This year is the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the OECD’s Anti-Bribery Convention. So, we went to Paris to meet Patrick Moulette, Head of the OECD Anti-Corruption Division. He explained that the global spread of negotiated settlements, particularly Deferred Prosecution Agreements, prompted...
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9 Apr 2019
Blog Post:
Frontline compliance requires expert juggling
Lisa Thompson
There’s no room for clowning about when it comes to risk management and maintaining the integrity of international business. According to records of ancient Chinese history, the armies of the Chu and Song states were facing each other in readiness for battle in 630 BC when a Chu warrior, Xiong...
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18 Apr 2019
Blog Post:
Trust starts with honesty
Lisa Thompson
Today is National Honesty Day. It’s an ironic ending to a month that begins with the mischief and mayhem of April Fool’s. But in an era marked by declining trust in institutions, honesty is a hot commodity. And while trust in government and the media remain subpar, the corporate world has...
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30 Apr 2019
Blog Post:
Sustainability-focused companies lower the boom on ocean plastics
Lisa Thompson
Blame it on Blue Planet II. Since the nature documentary series began airing in early 2018, the blight of ocean plastics has come into focus for those who have watched it. Sir David Attenborough has become the Jiminy Cricket for this generation—a story-teller, a sage advisor, and apparently, the...
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2 May 2019
Blog Post:
How audits help companies avoid risk management angst
Lisa Thompson
Many people cringe when they hear the word ‘audit’ because it is almost inextricably linked with ‘tax’—another cringe-worthy topic. Admittedly, audits can be uncomfortable; very few people enjoy time spent under a microscope. But as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA...
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7 May 2019
Blog Post:
Industry experts on the need for ongoing risk monitoring
Lisa Thompson
Turbulence appears to be the new normal in today’s global risk landscape. Political turmoil, changing regulations, disruptive weather events, financial instability and a variety of other factors can disrupt supply chains or involve companies in legal actions that result in devastating financial...
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19 Jun 2019
Blog Post:
U.S. releases new sanctions compliance guidance
Lisa Thompson
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released new guidance on strengthening sanctions compliance programs for companies based in or conducting business in the U.S. In the same month, there have been developments in sanctions in the U.S., China, Russia, Ukraine and Iran, and signs that...
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24 Jun 2019
Blog Post:
Expert Q&A: Dechert’s Caroline Black on the Changing Landscape of Anti-bribery and Corruption Compliance
Lisa Thompson
Caroline Black is a partner in the white-collar crime team at the London-based law firm Dechert LLP. She has worked on several large multi-jurisdictional anti-corruption and bribery cases and advised major companies on putting in place adequate compliance and due diligence procedures. Speaking to LexisNexis...
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17 Sep 2019
Blog Post:
Robots for Risk Management? Here's what you need to know.
Lisa Thompson
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) investment and adoption is gaining ground globally. According to Statista , 2019 saw investment climb to 49 percent and adoption to 24 percent by large organisations, with medium and smaller businesses lagging well behind. One area of business seeing a jump in investment...
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24 Jan 2020
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