Tag: Compliance Planning

Report: Compliance Departments Facing Belt Tightening, Smaller Staffs

Compliance leaders are facing increased pressure to make the most of existing resources due to economic challenges and increased workload and complexity, according to a new report. The study, conducted by research and consulting firm Gartner, identifies three crucial compliance function trends playing out this year: tighter budgets, changing labor Read More

Compliance metrics that matter

Compliance Metrics that Matter

Data is one of the most important driving forces of a great compliance program. Compliance leaders often rely on data-driven metrics to find and correct any flaws within their organization’s compliance processes. With so many possibilities, though, what metrics should you include in your compliance report? Which ones offer the Read More

New Policies at DoJ

DoJ Details Policy Changes to Corporate Law Enforcement

During two recent speeches, U.S. Department of Justice officials outlined broad policy changes on such topics as voluntary self-disclosure, the use of personal communication devices by executives, compensation clawback policies, chief compliance officer certifications, and others. Last week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced several policy changes intended to clarify Read More

Help Wanted

Banks Struggling on Compliance Hiring, Says OCC Report

The banking sector is experiencing a “growing challenge” recruiting, retaining, and replacing compliance staff with the desired level of knowledge and experience, according to the Office of Comptroller of the Currency’s “Semiannual Risk Perspective” report, released June 23. Staffing struggles in the banking industry come at a time when compliance Read More