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The key to effective third-party risk management is ensuring  controls are in place when a relationship begins, remain in place over time, and change as needed to manage new risks. Watch this brief video to understand how MCO's third-party risk management software can help you automate this process, affordably and without the complexity associated with other vendors.

What is generation?

The generation theory was first introduced by the socialist Karl Manheim in 1923. The theory divides generation into groups according to their wishes, experiences, expectancies, values, lifestyles and demographic characteristics, which influence their lives and the way that they consume and behave.

A compliance officer's role includes effectively managing conflicts of interest to enhance a firm's conduct culture. One of the ways to do this is a well designed conflict of interest policy that add clarity to the decision process. Below are a few suggestions to ensure that your policy is in good shape for 2020.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) is a United States law and prohibits firms and individuals from paying bribes to foreign officials in pursuit of business deals. In the past years, we haven’t seen many FCPA-related trials, however, in 2019 we saw the FCPA convicting four defendants in three trials.

Yes, that wonderful time of the year has arrived again. The time where most of your employees will receive gifts from customers and third-party. Risks are evident, but there are a few things to consider in order to maintain gift compliance. Read through the blog and ask yourself: Is your organization prepared to deal with corporate gifts this season and all year long? Are you aware of FINRA gifting guidelines?