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    A New Look at Politically Exposed Persons – Focus on Risk, not Rules
    Implementation of the European Union’s (EU) Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4AMLD) went into effect on Monday, June 26, for all EU countries. Back in April, Protiviti sponsored a “PEP Breakfast” in anticipation of this directive, at which we had the opportunity to share information with key clients and other leading industry figures about the changes now in effect. The discussion centered…
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    “Carpe Diem”: Oilfield Services Companies Eye the IPO Market
    Despite the recent downward trend in oil prices, the oil and gas industry overall is feeling optimistic, as evidenced by increased rig counts and production levels. Both are signs that the industry is on the rebound after a downturn that has persisted for well over two years. Renewed confidence and optimism about future growth have many companies in the sector thinking about pursuing an initial…
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    Data-Rich Manufacturing Demands Cybersecurity of the Supply Chain, Too
    Few manufacturers would disagree with the view that the Internet of Things, big data integration and other advances in technology are boosting productivity, streamlining supply and distribution channels, and improving product support. But the WannaCry ransomware attack unleashed on businesses, governments and hospitals across the globe last month and the most recent attack this week delivered a…
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    Consumer Protections, Personal Liability for Executives and More – Our June Compliance Podcast Is Here
    This month's roundup of compliance news includes two CFPB-related articles – on the Bureau's efforts to collect information on small and minority business lending with the purpose of rulemaking in that area, and its focus on consumer reporting and improving the completeness and accuracy of data provided to consumer reporting agencies by various entities. We also discuss the most recent, $250,000…
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    Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Companies Need to Trust Less and Question More to Keep High-Value Data Safe
    Life sciences, pharmaceutical and medical device companies possess sensitive, high-value data that cybercriminals, hacktivists, unscrupulous competitors and other malicious actors aim to steal or otherwise expose. Personally identifiable information (PII), such as employee data and information about clinical trial participants, is a prime target for compromise. So, too, is intellectual property (…
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    Security and Privacy in Financial Services: Q&A Addressing Top Concerns
    Global cybersecurity risk has never been higher, especially at financial institutions, which are often targeted for their high-value information. Earlier this year, Protiviti published its 2017 IT Security and Privacy Survey, which found a strong correlation between board engagement and effective information security, along with a general need to improve data classification, policies and vendor…
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    SEC Expands JOBS Act Registration Filing Provisions to All Companies
    Good news for companies that are planning or considering an initial public offering (IPO): The confidential IPO review period, created in 2012 to assist emerging growth companies, is now available to any company considering a public offering, regardless of size. The June decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), effective July 10, 2017, is the first major policy move by new…
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    High Performance Procurement: Getting More Savings to the Bottom Line, Faster
    Only a low percentage of chief procurement officers and chief finance officers feel that they have “very effective” sourcing, according to the most recent research we conducted among 400 procurement and finance professionals. Effective sourcing equates to 10 percent or more in savings year over year. Unfortunately, finance executives say only a small fraction of those potential savings ever make…
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    Digital Reporting, Dashboards Help Execute Store-Level Audits in Real Time
    Retailers are under increasing pressure from all directions these days. In May, Credit Suisse estimated that a record 8,600 stores will close in 2017 and that 25 percent of U.S. shopping malls will be shuttered by 2020. At the same time, retailers are facing increasingly complex regulations on everything from public health to environmental issues. All of these pressures are creating a need to…
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    Criminal Finances Act 2017 Aimed at Terrorist Financing Affects All Firms With UK Operations
    One of the recent examples of efforts to clamp down on terrorist financing and tax evasion comes from the UK, where the Criminal Finances Act 2017 received Royal Assent in April. The Act, expected to take effect this September, is being touted as a powerful new tool in the investigation and prosecution of tax evasion and terrorist financing crime in the UK. In response to concerns raised by…
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