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Tag: COMPLIANCE

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SEC’s Win in ‘Shadow Trading’ Case Shines Light on Corporate Trading Policies

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The circumstances of individual cases may differ, but we all know that insider trading involves using material, non-public information to buy and sell a company’s securities. But what if you possess inside information about one company that...

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SEC Getting Serious About Related Party Transaction Disclosures

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When Martha Stewart teamed up with Skechers to launch her own line of branded footwear last year, the partnership seemed to fit like your favorite pair of slip-on sneakers. “Martha’s style is all about blending form and function,” noted an...

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Inadequate Internal Controls Contribute to Surge of Delayed Annual Reports

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A slew of companies both large and small have announced in recent weeks that they would miss the deadline this year for filing their annual reports. Although companies delaying the release of their Form 10-K isn’t unusual, the number doing...

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No Fear of AI Here: Survey Reveals Little Worry Among Compliance Pros Over Use of AI

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As big business has embraced the promise of artificial intelligence, questions and concerns among professionals, consumers and investors about the potential negative effects of AI have tempered the allure of innovation and improved bottom l...

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Adviser Compliance, Crypto, Money Laundering Among SEC Exam Priorities

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Cybersecurity. Cryptocurrency. Money laundering. In a recently released report on its examination priorities for 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Examination – better known as EXAMS – highlighted several areas it int...

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