Episodes

  • #Risk New York Speaker Series- AI Investments and Political Uncertainty with Chris Mason

    #Risk New York Speaker Series- AI Investments and Political Uncertainty with Chris Mason
    Jun 16 2025
    Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration. At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting In this episode, Tom Fox talks with Chris Mason, who recently launched his risk advisory practice, Woodhorn Global, focusing on due diligence investigations. Chris shares insights about his upcoming presentations at the #RiskGRC conference in July, focusing on AI investments and political uncertainty affecting the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) community. They discuss the significance of AI in the field and the importance of adapting to political changes. Chris also highlights the value of in-person events to understand best practices and navigate the evolving risk landscape. Resources #Risk Conference Series #RiskNYC-Tickets and Information Chris Mason on Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Recent DOJ Policy Announcements

    Recent DOJ Policy Announcements
    Jun 16 2025
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. Today, I welcome back James Tillen and Ann Sultan, both partners at Miller & Chevalier. We take a deep dive into four recent DOJ Policy announcements: FCPA Enforcement, White Collar Enforcement, Criminal Enforcement Policy and Whistleblower Pilot Program. New DOJ Policy Memorandum We take a deep dive into Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Memo on Investigations and Enforcement of the FCPA. We review the stated main goals of the DOJ and how are prosecutors supposed to achieve these goals. We consider the 3 directives to prosecutors: focus on cases with individual misconduct, proceed expeditiously, consider collateral consequences. We look at the White Collar Plan and CEP and ask if we moved from a presumption of a declination to a more tangible framework? We conclude by reviewing what compliance professionals need to be thinking about and looking into now. Key Highlights IncludeHow does the principle of "not attribute[ing] nonspecific malfeasance to corporate structures" impact potential prosecutions of companies and individuals? And how do these priorities jive with other DOJ priorities, such as prosecuting cartels/transnational criminal organizations? What does it mean for companies that the DOJ is prioritizing “serious misconduct”? What are the implications of the DOJ’s stated intent to avoid penalizing “routine business practices in other nations”? Do you see this as a shift in focus for the DOJ to non-US companies? Other DOJ Priorities & Announcements Policy Shifts and Clarifications Looking Ahead: What’s on the Horizon Resources FCPA Spring Review 2025 – Miller & Chevalier DOJ Criminal Division White Collar Plan Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the FCPA Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, my new book, Upping Your Game. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • #Risk New York Speaker Series- Exploring AI Risks in Compliance with Gwen Hassan

    #Risk New York Speaker Series- Exploring AI Risks in Compliance with Gwen Hassan
    Jun 13 2025
    Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration. At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting In this episode, Tom Fox talks with Gwen Hassan, the Chief Compliance Officer for Unisys Corporation, about her role and the upcoming #RiskNYC conference. Gwen shares insights into Unisys' operations, including the various technologies and services they provide, and highlights her responsibilities in managing global ethics, compliance, and trade compliance risks. She also gives a teaser about her panel presentation on the compliance and ethics risks associated with artificial intelligence, stressing the importance of understanding AI's impact on company culture and regulatory compliance. Gwen expresses her excitement about the conference, emphasizing the value of engaging with fellow risk management experts. Resources #Risk Conference Series #RiskNYC-Tickets and Information Gwen Hassan on Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • #Risk New York Speaker Series - Exploring the Future of GRC with Michael Rasmussen

    #Risk New York Speaker Series - Exploring the Future of GRC with Michael Rasmussen
    Jun 12 2025
    Join Tom Fox and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City, on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around, #Risk New York. The current US landscape, shaped by evolving policies, rapid advancements in AI, and shifting global dynamics, demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration. At #RISK New York, you will master the New Regulatory Reality by getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI and Tech Risk by Safeguarding Your Organization in an AI-Driven World and Understanding the Implications of Major Tech Investments. Navigate Financial and Crypto Volatility by Protecting Your Assets and Exploring Solutions in a Dynamic Market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leveraging Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Strategic Advantage. Protect Digital Trust by addressing challenges in cybersecurity and data privacy and combating misinformation. All while meeting with the country’s top #Risk management professionals. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Michael Rasmussen, a renowned expert in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), often referred to as the ‘father of GRC.’ Michael shares insights into his contributions to the field, including his work with the SEG GRC Capability Model. The conversation highlights Michael’s anticipated presentation on ‘The Future of GRC’ at the upcoming risk conference in New York City. Drawing inspiration from Star Trek (TOS, and how can you not love that?), Michael emphasizes the importance of managing business risks effectively. The discussion also touches on the benefits of face-to-face interactions and networking opportunities at such conferences. Resources: #Risk Conference Series #RiskNYC—Tickets and Information Michael Rasmussen on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • #Risk New York Speaker Series - The Future of AI Governance in GRC with Matt Kelly

    #Risk New York Speaker Series - The Future of AI Governance in GRC with Matt Kelly
    Jun 11 2025
    Join Tom Fox and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City, on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around, #Risk New York. The current US landscape, shaped by evolving policies, rapid advancements in AI, and shifting global dynamics, demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration. At #RISK New York, you will master the New Regulatory Reality by getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI and Tech Risk by Safeguarding Your Organization in an AI-Driven World and Understanding the Implications of Major Tech Investments. Navigate Financial and Crypto Volatility by Protecting Your Assets and Exploring Solutions in a Dynamic Market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leveraging Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Strategic Advantage. Protect Digital Trust by addressing challenges in cybersecurity and data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting with the country’s top #Risk management professionals. In this episode, Tom Fox talks with Matt Kelly about his presentation on the importance of understanding how AI can be productively adopted within enterprises, as well as the ethical challenges it presents, including discrimination and data validity. Matt also discusses the importance of AI governance and offers a preview of his upcoming presentation on this topic. Matt expresses his eagerness to engage with other GRC professionals at the forthcoming conference to exchange ideas and discuss emerging risks in third-party and vendor risk management. Resources: #Risk Conference Series #RiskNYC—Tickets and Information Matt Kelly on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Revolutionizing Speak Up: Ariel D. Weindling on Enhancing Whistleblower Systems

    Revolutionizing Speak Up: Ariel D. Weindling on Enhancing Whistleblower Systems
    Jun 9 2025
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Today, Tom Fox welcomes back Ariel D. Weindling, founder of NotMe Solutions, a whistleblower reporting solution, to discuss innovations and strategies for enhancing speak-up cultures in organizations. Weindling, with a background in employment law, critiques current whistleblower systems for prioritizing regulatory compliance over genuine employee engagement. He shares insights on implementing effective speak-up programs, emphasizing the importance of trust, timely resolution, and a culture of listening. Weindling also highlights key findings from over 20,000 reports through NotMe Solutions, including common issues reported and the importance of leadership in fostering a culture of speaking up. Key highlights: Challenges in Current Speak Up Cultures Building Effective Compliance Programs Evaluating Existing Speak Up Systems The Importance of Listening in Speak Up Cultures Role of Leadership in Speak Up Culture Innovations in the Speak Up Space Resources: Ariel D. Weindling on LinkedIn Not Me (Company) Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, see my new book, Upping Your Game. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The Role of Culture and Data in Fraud Risk Management: A Conversation with Vincent Walden

    The Role of Culture and Data in Fraud Risk Management: A Conversation with Vincent Walden
    Jun 2 2025
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. This is a very special episode. Today, Tom Fox cross-posts an episode from the BCG Podcast. In it, host Hanjo Siebert visits with konaAI CEO Vince Walden. They discuss the critical role of data and culture in achieving effective compliance, exploring the importance of interdepartmental collaboration, the evolving compliance landscape, and real-world examples of fraud detection. Walden emphasizes that while strategy is important, a strong organizational culture is essential for successful execution. He explains how data serves as a transparency agent and outlines the need for a collective approach to managing fraud risk. Listen in to gain insights into the challenges and best practices in modern compliance. Key highlights: The Importance of Transaction Monitoring Challenges in Fraud Risk Management Collaborative Approaches to Compliance konaAI Role in Modern Compliance Real-World Fraud Cases and Lessons Learned The Impact of Business Culture on Fraud Prevention Fostering a Culture of Transparency Resources: Vince Walden on LinkedIn konaAI Original Podcast Recording Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, see my new book, Upping Your Game. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • The Power of Peer Support and Purpose Driven Leadership with Sarah Cole

    The Power of Peer Support and Purpose Driven Leadership with Sarah Cole
    May 19 2025
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. This is a very special episode. Today, Tom Fox visited with Sarah Cole, a former solicitor turned founder of Integrity First Coaching and Cole Forums. Sarah shares her journey from litigation to running legal events and eventually founding her peer support organization for senior executives. She discusses the isolation leaders feel, the importance of embedding values into corporate behavior, and the critical need for purpose-driven leadership. Sarah emphasizes the complexities faced by modern leaders, including decision fatigue and the importance of self-care. She also discusses the benefits of safe, confidential peer support environments, which can provide truthful feedback and help leaders navigate ethical and emotional challenges. Key highlights: Sarah Cole’s Professional Journey Founding Integrity First Coaching and Coal Forums The Power of Peer Support for Leaders Challenges and Complexities of Modern Leadership Purpose-Driven Leadership Resources Sarah Cole on LinkedIn coleforums.com (Company) integrityfirstcoaching.com (Company) coleforums.com/leaderspodcast (Podcast) Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, see Tom Fox’s new book, Upping Your Game. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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