MyComplianceOffice Blog

All too regularly, we see headlines of another case of insider trading; a recent list of offenders that includes everyone from Goldman Sachs employees to football players. Compliance industry professionals are aware that insider trading laws are complex and vary significantly from country to country. The extent of enforcement also varies from one country to another, with penalties that could cost businesses millions.  Prevention of insider trading begins with the implementation of adequate policies and procedures, along with the development and maintenance of comprehensive records to ensure regulatory guidelines are met.

We're excited to announce the arrival ofMyComplianceOffice 9.0, the newest release of our easy-to-use online compliance solution. In addition to many new features and updates, 9.0 contains Deal Review Manager (DRM), a new module that helps firms manage deals/opportunities and the flow of any related Material Non-Public Information (MNPI). This new module allows users to review investment banking deals, evaluate potential conflicts, define the associated restrictions, as well as capture the compliance review for auditing, regulatory and reporting needs. It can also audit the communication by the control room/compliance review team to the deal team members, including required disclosures.

At MCO, we help companies, of all sizes, address Employee Compliance with affordable, easy to use, and integrated technology. From understanding employee transactions to gifts and entertainment activities - and everything in between, MyComplianceOffice 9.0 gives you the flexibility you need for today's complex regulatory requirements. 

“We believe very strongly that to lower costs in your compliance management, and lower risks, you need an integrated system with the functions working together – particularly in conflict-of-interest compliance scenarios…”

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) relaxed its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) policy, better known as the “Yates Memo,” at the end of 2018. Previously, the DOJ required corporations provide all information on an employee’s potential misconduct to earn any cooperation credit during an investigation. The softened policy simply requires corporations identify individuals involved in potential misconduct to earn possible credit.

“He’s making a list, checking it twice. . .”

We believe it is a great time of year to recognize fellow professionals for their outstanding contributions to the field of compliance and risk in 2018.

Yesterday, we looked at some of the biggest fines of the year, or "The Naughty List". Today we look at some of the more positive events of the year, "The Nice List".