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Tom Fox is the Voice of Compliance. Dave Lefort is the Editor-in-Chief at Compliance Week, one of the premier compliance focused publications and websites around. Tom and Dave are both sports mavens and love to compare notes on their hometown teams. In th

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    A Celebration of Kyle Brossard's Journey: From Sports Journalism to Compliance Week Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 31:12


    In this special episode of ‘From the Editor's Desk,' host Tom Fox interviews Kyle Brasseur, who recently announced his retirement from Compliance Week, where he served as Editor-in-Chief. Kyle shares his journey from working in sports journalism to his pivot into the compliance field. He discusses his professional growth, the challenges and opportunities he faced, and the important stories covered during his tenure. The episode also explores the critical role of journalism in the compliance sector and delves into some of Kyle's most memorable moments, including his first published story and the development of the ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO' survey. To round off, the discussion shifts to sports, particularly the performance and expectations of the Boston Celtics. Kyle reflects on his experiences and shares his thoughts on the future, expressing gratitude towards the compliance community for their unparalleled support. Highlights Include: Kyle's Journey to Compliance Week Transition from Sports Journalism to Compliance Growth and Opportunities at Compliance Week Importance of Compliance Journalism Differences Between Sports and Compliance Journalism Becoming Editor-in-Chief Significant Stories and Editorial Changes Inside the Mind of the CCO Survey Final Thoughts and Farewell Resources: Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    Episode 28 - May and June, 2024 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 41:12


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at the top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk about some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back, recapping highlights from Compliance Week 2024, focusing on core compliance topics taking center stage, notable panels, and the emphasis on learning from fellow compliance officers. They also share insights on the powerful role of AI and regulatory policies, reflecting on discussions with industry leaders and experts on managing AI as a tool within compliance frameworks. Additionally, the conversation turns to recent articles in Compliance Week, covering topics like regulatory agencies' need for CCOs, financial crimes, third-party risk management, and upcoming conferences. The hosts also touch upon sports, sharing their thoughts on the NBA playoffs and concluding with a discussion on the impact of a Netflix roast of Tom Brady, viewing it from a compliance and personal perspective. Highlights Include: Recapping Compliance Week 2024 Highlights The FDIC's Toxic Culture and the Need for CCOs in Regulatory Agencies Deep Dive into Compliance and AI at Compliance Week 2024 Exploring Recent Compliance Week Articles Previewing Upcoming Articles and Compliance Events Sports Segment: NBA and NHL Playoffs Insights The Roast of Tom Brady: A Compliance Perspective Resources: Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    Episode 27: March and April, 2024 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 24:47


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at the top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk about some sports, and generally try to solve the world's problems. Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. Compliance Week 2024, a major event in the world of regulatory compliance is generating a significant buzz, especially among compliance professionals. This event promises to cover a wide array of relevant topics, from the role of women in compliance and AI to insights into fraud detection and career development. Tom is particularly interested in the breadth of topics that Compliance Week will cover and the opportunity for professionals to learn from past compliance failures and incorporate these lessons into their programs. Similarly, Kyle shares an eagerness for the discussions that the conference will spark, specifically touching on current hot-button issues like court rulings, SEC climate rules, and DOJ speeches. The variety of subjects the event will cover, reflecting the diversity of Brasseur's experiences and interests within the compliance sphere, fuels his anticipation. Highlights Include: Constitutionality Concerns of Treasury's Ownership Requirements Empowering Compliance Officers in AI Risk Mitigation Empowering Compliance Professionals through Future Trends Enhancing Compliance Skills Beyond Basic Knowledge Baseball Innovations Attracting Increased Fan Engagement March Madness Compliance Week 2024 Resources: Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week I hope you can join me at Compliance Week 2024. For information on the event, click here. Compliance Week is offering a $200 discount on the registration price as an extra benefit to podcast listeners. Enter the discount code TFOX2024: $200 off.

    The Investigative Protocol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 5:38


    Welcome to "Compliance Tip of the Day," the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you're a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our aim is to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let's make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time. In this episode, we review the 5 steps in your investigative protocol. These steps should be documented and circulated as a compliance function policy.  For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here.

    Episode 26 - January and February, 2024 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 23:05


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at the top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk about some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. In this episode, they look at the Department of Justice's role in shaping corporate compliance practices through its enforcement actions, setting the tone for companies to voluntarily self-disclose and cooperate. Tom believes that the DOJ is making a concerted effort to highlight what companies are doing right in enforcement actions, particularly in relation to remedial efforts and cooperation. He sees the DOJ's settlement documents as a clear communication of what they expect from companies going forward. Kyle emphasizes the importance of focusing on the positive aspects of enforcement actions and learning from what companies are doing right to prevent similar situations in the future. He mentions the use of data analytics and the retention of off-channel communications as examples of new expectations from the DOJ. Join Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur on this episode of From the Editor's Desk as they delve deeper into the topic of DOJ enforcement actions and corporate compliance practices. Highlights Include: SAP Enforcement Action CNIL and Amazon's Excessive Employee Surveillance Violation Exploring Best Practices in Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Highlighting Compliance Success in Financial Services Insights from DOJ Enforcement Actions Roundtable Bill Belichick NFL Playoffs

    Episode 25 - November and December, 2023 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 33:08


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.  Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. In this edition, Brasseur believes that organizations need to prioritize data analytics and data-driven compliance to meet the expectations of regulatory bodies like the Department of Justice (DOJ). He emphasizes the importance of implementing data analytics components in compliance programs and the role of the chief compliance officer in setting the tone for the compliance department. Brasseur's perspective underscores the evolving nature of compliance practices and the need for organizations to adapt to regulatory changes. Join Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur on this episode of the From the Editor's Desk podcast to delve deeper into these insights. Highlights Include: FCPA Settlements: Insurance Brokers Lifecore Biometrics Declination Bianace OpenAI, Sam Altman and Corporate Governance Inside the Mind of the CCO NFL corporate culture and firing of Frank Reich NBA In-Season Tournament 2023 NCAA Game of the Century-UM Beats OSU Resources: Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    September and October, 2023 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 33:14


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. In this edition, they discuss the importance of robust compliance programs and proactive disclosures that must be balanced in today's complex regulatory landscape. Tom underscores the significance of effective compliance measures and the innovative use of data analytics in enhancing compliance programs. He advocates for companies to prioritize these aspects to mitigate risks and improve their overall compliance posture. On the other hand, Brasseur emphasizes the need for companies to take proactive measures and implement effective compliance programs, citing a case where a bank's failure to heed warnings resulted in a hefty financial penalty. He stresses that companies cannot afford to wait for regulatory action or assume that things will change in their favor. Join Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur on this episode of the From the Editor's Desk podcast as they delve deeper into this critical topic. Highlights Include: FCPA Settlement: Innovative Data Analytics Compliance Deutsche Bank Affiliate's Climate Disclosure Settlement Shinhan Bank's Lack of Compliance Program Anti-Money Laundering Landscape in Europe AI's Impact on Compliance Landscape Compliance Insights: Unveiling the CCO's Perspective NFL season to date MLB playoffs are here Dame Lillard trade and it's fallout  Resources: Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    June and July, 2023 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 28:57


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories that have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at the top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports, and generally try to solve the world's problems. Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur are back. In this edition, they discuss the recently concluded Compliance Week 2023, with Artificial Intelligence and off-channel communications being two of the top compliance issues. The CW ESG Virtual Conference is becoming an annual event and is set for September. Finally, they consider whether Congress will take action on data privacy due to the patchwork of state laws. In their Sports section, they consider if the Warriors' move was a gamble, and if Chris Paul can adjust to his new role, he could help the Warriors get back to the top. Denver is also a challenge in the Western Conference, having won the series against the Miami Heat in five games, three of which were won by double digits.  Highlights Include ·      Women of Compliance ·      Compliance Week 2023 Wrap Up ·      Compliance Week Conference in Atlanta ·      Chris Paul Trade ·      Marcus Smart Trade ·      NBA Finals Analysis Resources Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    April and May, 2023 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 24:53


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. Highlights Include: ·      The cadence of compliance stories ·      ChatGPT and AI in compliance ·      Reporting and Editing compliance stories ·      Case studies in Compliance Week ·      The surprises of the NBA playoffs in 2023 ·      Pitch clock in baseball ·      The Boston Bruins' quest for all-time greatness Kyle relates some of the upcoming Compliance Week 2023 Conference highlights from May 15-17 in Washington, DC. Listeners of this podcast will receive a discount of $200 by using code TF200 on the link below. Resources Compliance Week 2023 information and registration here Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    March and April 2023 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 23:40


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. From the Editor's Desk, hosted by Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, is the perfect podcast to stay informed on the dynamic events of March 2023. They discuss the Department of Justice's changes in the ECCP and the CCO compliance officer as well as look into the SEC and banking regulator's roles during the SVP Bank failure. Kyle previews the upcoming long-form Compliance Week case study, which will take a deep dive into ESG in one company and conclude with a look into sports by reviewing the madness of 2023 March Madness, the issues surrounding Ja Morant, and Kyle's deep appreciation for the World Baseball Classic, noting its ability to add diversity to the game and its positive impact on the baseball community as a whole.  Highlights Include ·   The Role of the Chief Compliance Officer in 2021: Navigating Changing Regulations and Increased Pressure. ·   Financial Regulatory Oversight In the Wake of the odd-Frankk Act ·   The Role of the Chief Risk Officer in Risk Management ·   The Practical Uses of ESG Disclosures in Real Life ·   The Ups and Downs of March Madness: Unprecedented Success for Small Schools. ·   Reporting on Personal Hardships in Sports: The Case of Ja Morant and Josh Hamilton ·   The Power of Unity in Baseball: A Discussion on the Global Impact of the World Baseball Classic ·   The Appeal of the World Baseball Classic  Kyle relates some of the upcoming Compliance Week 2023 Conference highlights from May 15-17 in Washington, DC. Listeners of this podcast will receive a discount of $200 by using code TF200 on the link below. Resources Compliance Week 2023 information and registration here Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    February and March in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 32:06


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.   In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from February around the changes DOJ efforts to encourage corporate cooperation and compliance; Treasury Department's renewed enforcement efforts against banks for vViolations of OFAC Regulations. We previewed some of the stories CW will look at in March including several articles article about data privacy in the US and Europe in a CW special issue.  Kyle relates some of the highlights of the upcoming Compliance Week 2023 Conference from May 15-17 in Washington DC. Listeners of this podcast will receive a discount of $200 off by using code TF200 on the link below.   We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including a recap of the Super Bowl, the insanity of the NBA trading deadline and the opening of Spring Training.    Resources Compliance Week 2023 information and registration here Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    January and February 2023 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 25:53


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.   In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from January around the changes to the DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy, the Ireland DPC fine against Meta and the always interesting Inside the Mind of the CCO series. We previewed some of the stories CW will look at in February including several articles article about data privacy in the US and Europe.   We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including a look at the NFL playoffs and the Carlos Correa contract situation.    Resources Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    November and December 2022 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 25:24


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.  In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from November around the SEC enforcement statistics for the prior years, how CW will report and cover the FTX scandal and take a deep dive into the print edition which focused on tech and innovation in compliance and the creative use of the DOJ's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and its Update by Home Depot to assess its own compliance program and remediate any gaps in a proactive manner. We previewed some of the stories CW will look at in December including several articles from the CW ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO' survey which was concluded in October.  We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including a look at the NFL season as it moves into its final full month of regular season play, riff on the World Cup and the US win over Iran and ask if Tom Brady should have retired and stayed retired for the 2022 season.    Resources Kyle Brasseur on LinkedIn Compliance Week

    October and November in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 28:46


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from October around the Lafarge criminal action, the former Uber CISO convicted criminally for attempting to hide a data breach, and the agreement between Google and the DOJ for the company to create a position of a legal compliance monitor. We previewed some of the stories CW will look at in November, including the current state of SEC rulemaking, and Kyle teased out some findings from the CW ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO' survey, which recently concluded. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories, including a look at a Red Sox fan's view of the 2022 World Series, ask about a quarterback controversy in New England and overreact to the first week of the NBA season.

    September and October in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 35:25


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from September around the FCPA enforcement actions involving GOL and Oracle, the Monaco Doctrine as reflected in the Monaco Memo and the SEC spanking of banks for nearly $2MM over employees using messaging apps. We discussed the ESG virtual event and previewed the CW 2022 in Europe which will be held in Scotland and the virtual 3rd Party Risk conference, scheduled for December. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including a look at the Tua Tagavoiloa, the NFL concussion protocols and ask Kyle how he would have covered it; the Boston Celtic's imbroglio regarding its suspended head coach Ime Udoka and Aaron Judge and his season for the ages.

    August and September 2022 in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 28:35


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from August around the first CCPA enforcement action, the PCAOB deal with China on audits of Chinese companies listed on the NYSE and potential bank fines for ephemeral messaging apps. We discuss upcoming stories CW is looking at for publication in September and in the upcoming print edition of Compliance Week. We also previewed some upcoming CW events including the ESG virtual event, CW 2022 in Europe which will be held in Scotland and the virtual 3rd Party Risk conference, scheduled for December. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including a look at the Deshaun Watson resolution and debate could it have been handled any worse by the NFL and Browns; Tom Brady leaves the Bucs for 10 days during preseason; and what does this mean for the regular season? Ichiro and what is greatness?

    July and August in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 24:31


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week, unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from July around the EY cheating exam enforcement action and a discussion of a potential CCO liability framework. Kyle previewed some of the topics Compliance Week will report in August, including how technology innovation is causing heartburn for regulators and current issues in crypto enforcement. We previewed some upcoming CW events, including the ESG virtual event, CW 2022 in Europe, which will be held in Scotland and the 3rd Party Risk conference, scheduled for December. Kyle also discussed the upcoming Inside the Mind of the CCO survey in October. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories, including the induction of David Ortiz into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kyle talked about what Big Papi meant and continues to mean for Boston, and Tom spoke about him on the national stage. We touched on the new LIV pro golf tour.

    May & June in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 32:56


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.   In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from May around ESG at FedEx, and key enforcement actions. May was also a record month for traffic on the Compliance Week website. Kyle and Tom talk about the recently held the Compliance Week 2022 Conference which took place in DC. We talk about some of the highlights from presentations, from new vendors in the compliance space and how great it was to be together in person again. Kyle previewed some of the topics which Compliance Week will report in June including Return to Work issues from the compliance perspective, coverage of CW 2022, Russia sanctions and new ideas from the compliance officer think tank held at CS 2022.   We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including a look at the NBA playoffs and the Celtics making it to the 2022 NBA finals. Tom talk about the Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher feud over college football recruiting and Kyle reminds us of the Celtics taking the long view on developing talent.  

    April and May in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 45:38


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Kyle Brasseur, EIC at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.   In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from April around the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the economic sanctions imposed by the West, including simply keeping up with the ever changing sanctions. Kyle previews the a case study on how FedEx is executing an ESG program. We discuss the Compliance Week 2022 Conference scheduled for May in DC. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including a look at the NBA playoffs and the Celtics, find out that Kyle is as big a homer as his predecessor, Tom pays tribute to long-time Houston Chronicle Sports Columnist John McClain, the General and are shocked to find out that the Yankees cheated but still lost to the Astros.  Listeners to this podcast can receive a $200 discount to Compliance Week 2022 by going here and using the Code FOX200.

    March and April in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 45:38


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Managing Director at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from March around the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the economic sanctions imposed by the West, including simply keeping up with the ever changing sanctions, the public pressures on companies to model their values and the ever-growing importance of due diligence. Dave previews the a case study on how FedEx is executing an ESG program. We discuss the Compliance Week 2022 Conference scheduled for May in DC. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including Dave' tribute to Jackie McMullan, who has finally started a podcast, a preview of the Celtics in the NBA playoffs and the labor settlement in baseball.  If you are a CW subscriber, you can check out Aly McDevitt's series, starting here. If you are not a subscriber, you can preview her series, by clicking here. Listeners to this podcast can receive a $200 discount to Compliance Week 2022 by going here and using the Code FOX200. Jackie McMullan's podcast Icons Club.

    January and February in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 45:38


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Managing Director at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.   In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from January including stories on ESG disclosures and whether companies should divest or not based upon ESG concerns, the DOJ investigating short sellers. Dave previews the series by Aly McDevitt on the end to end story of a cyber attack and response and how FedEx is executing an ESG program. We discuss the Compliance Week 2022 Conference scheduled for May in DC. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including the greatest weekend of pro football playoff ever, including the greatest playoff game ever, Tom Brady's retirement and the MLB HOF election of David Ortiz and shunning of Barry Bonds and Roger Clements.   CW is running a membership special for full access to the Compliance Week site. This membership special is one year for only $199. Use Promo Code RNSM199. For information and details click here.  Register for CW 2022 Conference here.

    November in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 45:38


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Editor in Chief at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.   In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from November including the final results from the CW survey ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO'. It includes a discussion of the gender gap in pay for compliance professionals, the role of compliance in ESG and the role of compliance in fighting cyber breaches. We discuss the Compliance Week 2022 Conference scheduled for May in DC and upcoming CW event on best practices to prevent a ransomware attack. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including the MLB lock out by management, Michigan beating Ohio State and the storyline of a potential Brady v. Belichick Super Bowl.   Check out the CW articles on Inside the Mind of the CCO, here, here and here. Early register for CW 2022 Conference here.

    October in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 45:38


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Editor in Chief at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from October including the academic research into whistleblowing that went awry and raised significant ethical issues. Dave reports on some of the preliminary results from the CW survey ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO'. We discuss the Compliance Week 2022 Conference scheduled for May in DC. We conclude with a look at some of the highlights from the first few weeks of the 2021 NFL season, with a comparison of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, the Astros and Red Sox series and the World Series.  Take the CW survey ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO' by clicking here. Early register for CW 2022 Conference here.

    September in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 45:38


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Editor in Chief at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems.   In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from September including the Securities and Exchange Commission letter regarding ESG reporting and the CW survey ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO'. We look at the upcoming CW report on the survey, a long form investigative series by Aly McDevitt on ransomware attacked and a new CW self-directed learning module on Cybersecurity for the compliance professional. We conclude with a look at some of the highlights from the first few weeks of the 2021 NFL season, the MLB playoff races and the tension of a one-game playoff.   Take the CW survey ‘Inside the Mind of the CCO' by clicking here. Check out the CW learning module on Cybersecurity for the Compliance Professional here.

    August in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 45:38


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Editor in Chief at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we look back at top stories in CW from August including the new Chinese Data Privacy/Data Protection law, the T-Mobile data breach and employee issues around vaccinations. We look at the upcoming CW ESG Summit and conclude with a look at some baseball, football and the Patriots releasing Cam Newton.     Register for the Compliance Week ESG Summit. Use the code ‘Dave100' for a complimentary ticket. 

    July in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 45:11


    Welcome to From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Editor in Chief at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have or will appear in Compliance Week, look at top compliance stories, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In this month's episode, we take a look back at top stories in CW from July, have a special guest appearance from CW columnist Aaron Nicodemus on his five-part series on whistleblowers and take a deep dive into Simon Biles and her mental health issues that caused her to withdraw from the 2021 Olympics.  Check out Compliance Week's Open House for the month of August by clicking here.

    June in Compliance Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 45:39


    Welcome to newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network: From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Editor in Chief at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have or will appear in Compliance Week, look at top compliance stories, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In today's inaugural, episode we take a look back at top stories in CW from June, the 3rd party risk management 2021 Conference, and take a deep dive into the latest baseball cheating scandal and the Celtic's new head coaching hire.  Compliance Week's at 3rd risk management in 2021 in a two-day virtual event on June 29 & 30. For information and registration click here. Use Code Davew100 for a ticket at no charge.

    June 4, CW 2021 Conference and VW Monitorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 39:06


    Welcome to newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network: From the Editor's Desk, a podcast where Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Editor in Chief at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have or will appear in Compliance Week, look at top compliance stories, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world's problems. In today's inaugural, episode we take a look back at top stories in CW from May, the CW 2021 Conference, chat will Aly McDevitt, author of a 5-part special report on the VW Monitorship and talk some sports. 

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