Insights

The latest survey conducted by BarkerGilmore provides a revealing look into the compensation trends for Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) across public companies, private companies, and non-profit organizations. As compliance professionals navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, understanding these compensation patterns offers valuable insight into the evolving priorities of organizations across various sectors.

Banks and investment firms face a multitude of risks - from financial and regulatory to reputational and legal. To address these challenges effectively, institutions must have a comprehensive understanding of not only their internal risks, but also the risks presented by their third-party vendors, suppliers, and clients.

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technology, the European Union has taken a bold step towards ensuring universal access with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). Enacted in June 2019, this groundbreaking legislation represents a paradigm shift in how businesses approach digital accessibility, extending far beyond the scope of its predecessor, the 2016 Web Accessibility Directive.

In the grand, unpredictable theater of global commerce, supply chains are the delicate threads that hold the whole show together. But lately, it seems like these threads are fraying, snapping, and occasionally tying themselves into impossibly complicated knots. With shipping routes turning into obstacle courses and third-party services acting like temperamental divas, the need for resilience in supply chains isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s a matter of survival.

When it comes to operational resilience and continuity, as well as broader GRC, many options for solutions are available in the market. Selecting the right solution is critical, as many choices lead organizations down the road of complexity and cost—not just in implementation, but also in ongoing maintenance, management, and user experience. Organizations need operational resilience and continuity solutions that are highly resilient, efficient (in both human and financial capital), effective, integrous, accountable, and agile to the needs of dynamic and distributed businesses.

In an era where digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving just as rapidly. The latest Cost of a Data Breach Report from IBM Security sheds light on the complex challenges organizations face in 2024, revealing both concerning trends and promising solutions.

In a landmark development, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, has come into force this past Thursday. This legislation marks a pivotal shift in how artificial intelligence is governed, not only within the European Union but also on the global stage. For compliance professionals, the AI Act introduces a robust framework that necessitates a proactive and strategic approach to AI governance, risk management, and ethical considerations.