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Why technology companies should care about the EU’s Digital Services Act
A new and dramatic approach to regulating big technology firms is coming into force across the European Union. The Digital Services Act (DSA), which the European Council signed into law on September 15, 2022, aims to protect the digital space against the spread of illegal content, particularly on social networks, content…
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Governments around the globe have engaged increasingly in offensive economic-sanction tactics in response to geopolitical conflicts, social injustice and violations of basic human rights. For fear of not being able to exit positions, leery market participants and investors have been swift to react. The economic ramifications of sanctions extend beyond the borders of the sovereign nations upon…
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A line-up of eminent panelists in operational resilience discussed how organizations have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for their operational resilience planning going forward, including the potential impact on critical third party vendors.
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President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 signed the Federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to provide greater transparency regarding credit terms and fees. While greatly assisting consumers in comparison loan shopping, the regulation excluded business loans, as business owners were generally considered financially savvier than an average consumer and did not need protection. Fast-forward to December 23,…
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It’s been fewer than two decades since the term ESG, or Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance, was coined in a landmark report commissioned by the United Nations. ESG has become a hot topic for politicians and regulators, as events like natural disasters and protests on racial and social inequity have led to public calls to action for fundamental changes to the way society interacts with…
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has long warned that criminals leverage virtual assets not only for predicate or money-laundering offenses but also to evade financial sanctions and raise funds to support terrorism. Even so, the number of recent headlines about criminal activity and sanctions evasion in the crypto industry is alarming. Cryptocurrency-based crime hit an all-time high of $20.…
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Talent sourcing and technology skilling headline concerns among insurance industry executives and boards in the face of rising labor costs and an increasingly competitive landscape. Strategic priorities include upskilling and reskilling employees as the need to acquire talent that can support digital transformation becomes more critical.
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On April 28, four reports were issued on the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. These reports signal the next stage of what is likely to be a lengthy examination of the issues surrounding these failures and the actions that should be taken to prevent such events in the future.
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As we continue to face an unpredictable pattern of emergencies stemming from natural, human and technological events, the COVID-19 pandemic — for however long it may be with us — will likely continue even as other emergencies (such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods and flu season) arise, which complicates healthcare organizations’ plans for every potential event. Healthcare leaders are seeking a…
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On July 13, 2021, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a joint request for comment to their Proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management. The agencies have issued this proposed guidance in response to industry feedback requesting alignment among the agencies…
