Category: Podcasts

22 Mar, 2020

Episode 132 — Key Elements of an Effective Antitrust Compliance Program

Companies need to review and enhance their antitrust compliance programs, especially those companies with tangible antitrust risks. In designing an effective antitrust compliance program, there are five key elements to an antitrust compliance program: (1) Risk Assessment; (2) Culture and Senior Management Buy-In; (3) Monitoring and Testing; (4) Training; and (5) Speak Up and Reporting Systems. In this Episode, Michael Volkov discusses the key elements of an...

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15 Mar, 2020

Episode 131 — Third-Party Risk Monitoring and Auditing Strategies

An effective third-party risk management program has to include robust monitoring and auditing strategies. This episode is a companion to Episode 129 on creating a third-party risk profile. In this episode, Michael Volkov outlines strategies for monitoring and auditing your third-party population.

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8 Mar, 2020

Episode 130 — Practical Strategies for OFAC Sanctions Risk Assessments

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) is aggressively enforcing OFAC sanctions rules. Last year, OFAC issued its Framework for Sanctions Compliance Programs, which includes a specific requirement for companies to conduct a “holistic” risk assessment. In this episode, Michael Volkov outlines practical strategies for conducting a sanctions risk assessment.

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1 Mar, 2020

Episode 129 — How to Create a Third-Party Risk Profile

Companies continue to refine their third-party risk management programs. As an initial step, companies have to create a third-party risk profile for its population. To accomplish this task, companies have to classify and stratify their third parties. In this episode, Michael Volkov discusses how to review your third-party population and create a risk profile.

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23 Feb, 2020

Episode 128 — Compliance Automation and Program Measurement and Evaluation

Companies are rapidly implementing automated solutions for compliance program functions. Technology accelerates compliance program performance and creates opportunities to measure and evaluate a company’s compliance program. In this Episode, Michael Volkov discusses how to measure and evaluate a compliance program using data generated from automated platforms.

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16 Feb, 2020

Episode 127 — Deep Dive into OCC Enforcement Action Against Wells Fargo Executives

In a comprehensive enforcement action, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) announced a $17.5 million settlement with former Wells Fargo Bank CEO John Stumpf for his role in the sales practices misconduct scandal. In addition, the OCC announced settlements with two other Wells Fargo executives: (1) Hope Hardison, former Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Human Resources, Cease and Desist Order and $2.25 million...

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9 Feb, 2020

Episode 126 — The Airbus $4 Billion Settlement for Bribery and ITAR Violations

In a blockbuster case, the Justice Department announced a global settlement with Airbus SE, a manufacturer of civilian and military aircraft, under which Airbus agreed to pay over $4 billion (yes, with a “B”) to resolve charges with the United States, France, and the United Kingdom for its role in a bribery scheme, and to resolve Airbus’ violation of the International Trade in Arms Regulations...

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2 Feb, 2020

Episode 125 — Interview of Elizabeth Slim, Senior Consultant at the Volkov Law Group: AML and Financial Compliance Trends

Elizabeth Slim, Senior Consultant at the Volkov Law Group, discusses Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Compliance trends. Liz recently joined the Volkov Law Group and has extensive experience in the banking and financial compliance industry. She is major thought leader in anti-money laundering compliance and enforcement, and a leader at ACAMS. In this Episode, Michael Volkov discusses Liz’s career and her thoughts on AML and financial...

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26 Jan, 2020

Episode 124 — False Claims Act 2019 Review

The Justice Department continues to aggressively pursue False Claims Act cases. In 2019, DOJ recovered over $3 billion from healthcare, defense and financial companies. The heath care sector — pharmaceutical, medical device, hospitals and healthcare providers — continues to be the primary focus of False Claims Act cases. Qui tam relators initiate a significant percentage of all False Claims Act cases. In this episode, Michael Volkov...

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19 Jan, 2020

Episode 123 — 2019 OFAC Enforcement and Compliance Review

2019 was a big year for OFAC enforcement and compliance — OFAC collected $1.28 billion in fines and penalties in a total of 26 separate enforcement actions. OFAC also issued important compliance program guidance, mandating a number of important requirements for compliance programs. OFAC’s enforcement record for 2019 focused on supply chain sourcing; acquisition of foreign companies engaged in transactions with prohibited countries and customers;...