Risk & Compliance

Fraud

Kraft Settles Futures Market Manipulation Case

The company allegedly made more than $5 million in profits and savings from improper wheat futures trading.

Matthew Heller
August 16, 2019
Fraud

SEC Charges 1 Global CFO in Fraud Scheme

Regulators said Alan Heide was part of a scheme to fraudulently raise investor funds.
Governance

Burford Capital CEO’s Wife Steps Down as CFO

Elizabeth O'Connell is taking another job at the litigation finance firm amid investor concerns over her independence.
Fraud

SEC Freezes Accounts of Digital Token Promoter

Regulators said Reginald Middleton and his firm Veritaseum failed to register and fraudulently sold ‘VERI’ tokens.
Risk Management

Mattel Shares Tank on Whistleblower Disclosure

The toy maker says it canceled a $250 million bond offering after receiving an "anonymous whistleblower letter."
Disclosure

SEC Aims to Ease Disclosure Rules

The commission proposes a more principles-based, less-prescriptive approach to business description and risk factor disclosures.
Ethics

IFF Discloses ‘Improper Payments’ by Israel Unit

The flavorings giant says its investigation indicates senior officials of Frutarom were aware of the payments to customers in Russia and Ukraine.
Auditing

Fresh Evidence of Auditor Bias Emerges

Companies don't look good for penalizing honest auditors, while other auditors don't look good for rendering slanted opinions.
Risk Management

Metric of the Month: How Quickly Businesses Adapt to New Risks

When a risk becomes a reality, top performers act to change policies and strategies quickly.
Supply Chain

IBM, Chainyard Launch Blockchain Network for Suppliers

The new network increases efficiency and reduces fraud and error risk.
Regulation

KPMG Fined $6.1 Million by U.K. Regulator

The fine is the latest in a series of penalties levied on KPMG for poor performance.
Fraud

Former Brixmor Property CFO and CEO Charged with Accounting Fraud

The SEC charged the company and four former executives with manipulating non-GAAP measures.
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