#financial-improprieties

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Venture
fromSFGATE
8 hours ago

Bitwise CEOs admitted to stealing millions. Their scheme is still unraveling.

CEOs of Bitwise Industries admitted to stealing over $100 million, with an associate facing 20 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
#fincen
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
11 hours ago

Fidelity National Financial appeals ruling upholding FinCEN AML rule

FNF's lawsuit against FinCEN challenges a rule requiring detailed reporting on all-cash home purchases, claiming it is arbitrary and causes irreparable harm.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
11 hours ago

Fidelity National Financial appeals ruling upholding FinCEN AML rule

FNF's lawsuit against FinCEN challenges a rule requiring detailed reporting on all-cash home purchases, claiming it is arbitrary and causes irreparable harm.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 hours ago

Senate questions Warsh on $100M-plus holdings and Fed ethics

Sen. Elizabeth Warren challenged Warsh on his ties to Trump and his financial investments during a confirmation hearing.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
#hospice-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Stolen ID: Woman hears she's 'in hospice' in L.A. County after filing Medicare claim for pickleball injury

Fraud in the hospice industry has led to victims being denied care and facing terrifying situations despite evidence of wrongdoing.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
9 hours ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
#cybersecurity
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Information security

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.
#insider-trading
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

Sam Liccardo Seeks Probe of Possibly Illegal Insider Trading Before Trump Iran War Announcements

Rep. Sam Liccardo is urging investigations into potential illegal oil trades linked to insider information before President Trump's announcements on Iran.
Business
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

Sam Liccardo Seeks Probe of Possibly Illegal Insider Trading Before Trump Iran War Announcements

Rep. Sam Liccardo is urging investigations into potential illegal oil trades linked to insider information before President Trump's announcements on Iran.
Business
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
Business
fromJezebel
1 day ago

The Stock Market Can Stay Irrational Longer than You Can Stay Solvent

Allbirds' stock surged 600% after announcing a shift to AI, illustrating market irrationality during manias.
#ai-fraud
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
14 hours ago

Why the back office comes first in AI deployments and failures that keep reappearing - Tearsheet

67% of banks and credit unions are implementing AI, but only 16% have a coherent strategy for it.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

Curve Founder Urges DeFi Safety Standards After KelpDAO Incident

Michael Egorov stated that recent hacks have exposed a recurring weakness: reliance on centralized points of failure within supposedly decentralized systems. He urged the industry to shift from reactive fixes to preventative design, emphasizing that all issues should be prevented before they happen.
DevOps
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
fromCard Player
15 hours ago

Lawsuit Claims Online Casino Allowed Underage Gambling - Poker News

He actually cannot stop. He's really addicted to this. This case is an important first step in holding these gambling platforms accountable. Gambling addiction in minors is steadily increasing, and it's not happening by accident.
Poker
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

'It's a tool, not a trophy' - what would money experts do if they received a windfall of 10,000?

Some financial experts recommend enjoying a portion of the windfall while allocating the rest towards savings or investments to ensure long-term benefits.
Retirement
Data science
fromTNW | Finance
1 day ago

How AI and human judgment combine in modern financial market analysis

Intelligent Investing AI enhances financial forecasting by processing large datasets while human interpretation remains crucial for meaningful market insights.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales

Private credit professionals are shifting from growth to defense as redemption requests rise and concerns about credit quality increase.
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Auto Insurance Scam Involved Fake Bear Attacks

In Japan in 2024, a bear attacked a truck in defense of her offspring, illustrating the ongoing conflict between wildlife and motor vehicles.
Chicago Bears
Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

'This Is Highway Robbery': George Kamel Blasts Family Member's Investment Fees

A proposed 20% profit share by Dan's uncle is considered excessive compared to standard investment management fees.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Accountant who stole almost 30,000 from the golf club she worked for jailed

An accountant received a partially suspended three-year prison sentence for stealing nearly €30,000 from a golf club.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Central bank bosses enlist for war game to gauge threat of Lehman-style bust

The most senior officials from the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England are expected to take part in a desktop stress test to respond to another Lehman Brothers-style collapse.
World news
#prediction-markets
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Law
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traders flocked to prediction markets-now a criminal case is testing the model

Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, for operating an illegal gambling business and allowing bets on political races, despite the platform being federally legal as a financial trading platform.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Law
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traders flocked to prediction markets-now a criminal case is testing the model

Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, for operating an illegal gambling business and allowing bets on political races, despite the platform being federally legal as a financial trading platform.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

91% of crypto protocols generate revenue, but less than 1% disclose market maker deals, highlighting transparency issues and risks for investors.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

NYC corrections officers stole $228K in fraudulent pay: DA

A group of New York jail guards allegedly defrauded the city of over $220,000 by submitting false timesheets for pay they did not earn.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Indian government investigating TCS after police sting

Reports indicate that an initial inquiry, triggered by a complaint relating to religious practices, has brought to light disturbing allegations involving sexual harassment, rape, and attempts at forced religious conversion of female employees by certain individuals in supervisory roles.
Women in technology
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 hours ago

Sullivan & Cromwell Files Emergency 'Please Don't Sanction Us For All These AI Hallucinations' Letter - Above the Law

AI tools can lead to significant errors in legal documents, highlighting the need for strict adherence to editorial standards.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Thames Water 'sleepwalking' into bad deal for customers, investor says

Thames Water should be put into administration rather than 'sleepwalking' into a deal that is bad for customers, according to an investor which wants to buy the business.
UK politics
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
#sec
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a new 3-pillar ACT strategy to revitalize the agency and attract crypto firms back to the U.S.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics - Above the Law

Margaret Ryan resigned from the SEC's Enforcement Division due to conflicts over pursuing fraud cases involving Trump-associated figures.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a new 3-pillar ACT strategy to revitalize the agency and attract crypto firms back to the U.S.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics - Above the Law

Margaret Ryan resigned from the SEC's Enforcement Division due to conflicts over pursuing fraud cases involving Trump-associated figures.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

KBW says Fannie, Freddie privatization window is narrowing

The privatization window for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is narrowing, with low odds before the November 2026 midterms.
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Sessions introduces bill to set up a new Treasury fraud watchdog

"During COVID, we learned that it is far too easy to commit fraud in federal programs. We also learned that once the money goes out the door to a fraudster, the vast majority is gone for good."
US politics
#fraud
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Fundraising

Holy heist: Ex-board member nabbed for pilfering nearly $4 million in donations from Manhattan church

Law
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Former Vornado exec accused of embezzlement says REIT just had sour grapes

Jared Solomon is accused of stealing over $9.5 million from Vornado Realty Trust through fraudulent brokerages.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Fundraising

Holy heist: Ex-board member nabbed for pilfering nearly $4 million in donations from Manhattan church

Law
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Former Vornado exec accused of embezzlement says REIT just had sour grapes

Jared Solomon is accused of stealing over $9.5 million from Vornado Realty Trust through fraudulent brokerages.
fromwww.thelocal.se
17 hours ago

Sweden's Supreme Court clears former Swedbank CEO of 'swindling'

The Supreme Court said the case highlighted the application of free speech laws in Sweden. The statements made by the bank director in the interviews were responses to questions of an investigative journalistic nature.
Law
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
#kalshi
Poker
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Kalshi's not having a good time in Ohio

Kalshi was fined $5 million by Ohio for unlicensed sports betting after a court ruled its prediction market bets are considered gambling.
Law
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Kalshi Ohio dispute over $5M fine intensifies

Kalshi is contesting a proposed $5 million fine from Ohio regulators, claiming it violates federal oversight principles.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
Poker
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Kalshi's not having a good time in Ohio

Kalshi was fined $5 million by Ohio for unlicensed sports betting after a court ruled its prediction market bets are considered gambling.
Law
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Kalshi Ohio dispute over $5M fine intensifies

Kalshi is contesting a proposed $5 million fine from Ohio regulators, claiming it violates federal oversight principles.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
Marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Business
fromTearsheet
1 day ago

Banks had an uneventful Q1, but competition for financial flows is heating up - Tearsheet

Q1 2026 showed steady consumer spending and resilient credit metrics, with banks focusing on cash flow and customer interaction improvements.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

CFTC hearing puts prediction markets under pressure

CFTC faces challenges distinguishing prediction markets from sportsbooks amid concerns over market integrity and consumer protection.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked

Unauthorized access to limited internal data at McGraw-Hill was linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, raising concerns about potential identity fraud and harassment.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Some Law Firms Got Paid, Others Still Waiting By The Mailbox- See Generally - Above the Law

Some law firms have successfully converted billable hours into significant wealth, while others face financial and ethical challenges.
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

The first wave of bank earnings shows why 'resilience' is Wall Street's favorite word | Fortune

Earnings season reveals banks' strong revenue, restructuring plans, and concerns over private credit exposure amid economic volatility.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Biglaw Firm's PAC Donated To Swalwell... After Rape Allegations Dropped - Above the Law

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following serious allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

McGraw Hill Data Breach Caused by Salesforce Misconfiguration

McGraw Hill experienced a data breach linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen 45 million records.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Your Personal Legal Issues Become Business Problems Fast

Personal legal issues significantly impact leadership focus and business decisions, requiring early planning and delegation to maintain decision-making capacity.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they're tied to

The guardrails we built use state-of-the-art technology and screening lists, but no screening system is perfect, and motivated bad actors consistently try to find a way.
Privacy technologies
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

A Wall Street law firm is selling software for clients to do their own legal work

ClearyX offers software to help clients perform legal work independently, reducing reliance on traditional law firms like Cleary Gottlieb.
fromQNS
6 days ago

Corona woman pleads guilty to defrauding elderly Long Island couple out of nearly $10 million: Feds - QNS

"Today's plea means the defendant has been held accountable for a calculated scheme that siphoned off nearly $10 million from the very employers who trusted her."
Law
Business intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Something big is changing in auditing | Fortune

AI will fundamentally redefine auditing over the next three to five years, with internal audit teams increasingly governing AI models while automation saves up to 40% of audit time.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports | TechCrunch

The SEC is developing a proposal to allow public companies to report earnings semiannually instead of quarterly, potentially reducing compliance costs and encouraging more companies to go public.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

The SEC may be about to blow up the quarterly earnings cycle. Here's why CFOs are nervous. | Fortune

CFOs may need to adapt to potential SEC proposal allowing semiannual financial reporting instead of quarterly, impacting investor relations and governance.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Polymarket Is Going to Get Someone Killed

Polymarket bettors profited significantly from predicting geopolitical events, raising questions about whether they possessed advance knowledge of military operations.
Germany news
fromFortune
2 months ago

German prosecutors' raid on Deutsche Bank hurts the lender's attempts to leave its long history of compliance failures in the past | Fortune

Deutsche Bank was raided in a money-laundering probe tied to 2013–2018 transactions while reporting an $8.5 billion 2025 profit and announcing a $1bn+ share buyback.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
#jeffrey-epstein
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi insider trading enforcement sparks criticism

The Commission has full authority to police illegal trading practices occurring on any DCM, including those described above related to prediction markets. Kalshi used its own announcement to underscore that we ban insider trading and said it had launched about 200 investigations over the past year. More than a dozen of those inquiries led to formal enforcement actions.
Cryptocurrency
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Kathy Ruemmler resigned as Goldman Sachs Chief Legal Officer after emails revealed a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and downplaying his sex crimes.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Integrity faces a critical moment of peril

Incentives across markets, media, sports, and politics increasingly reward ethical boundary-pushing and gaming systems, eroding trust and encouraging manufactured realities.
fromFortune
2 months ago

As risk skyrockets, current and former CFOs are in demand for audit committees | Fortune

As audit committees confront a rapidly expanding risk landscape, their role in corporate governance is being reshaped. Boards have often turned to current and former CFOs as independent directors, particularly for audit committees, because of their ability to translate complex operational and financial realities into effective oversight.For example, this month, J. Michael Hansen, former EVP and CFO of Cintas Corporation, was appointed to the audit committee at Paychex.
Business
Business
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Inside Wall Street's 2008 meltdown, through the eyes of an FBI informant

During the 2008 financial crisis, an FBI informant purchased a house on the day Lehman Brothers collapsed, facing financial precarity while maintaining a secret double life.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Union calls for SEC inquiry into Apollo's 'misleading' Epstein ties

The American Federation of Teachers asked the SEC to probe Apollo Global Management over potentially misleading disclosures about firm partners' connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
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