GRC Report Staff

Treasury Sanctions Target DPRK-Russia Arms Pipeline, Highlighting Rise of Sanctions Compliance Risk

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two Russian individuals and three Russia-based entities accused of facilitating unlawful weapons shipments between North Korea and Russia, further escalating sanctions risks for companies amid the war in Ukraine.

Google Slapped with Fine by Turkish Regulator Over Search Remedies

Google has been hit with a significant fine by Turkey's Competition Authority for failing to fully implement remedies ordered last year to restore competition in local search services and accommodation price comparison platforms.

FTC Annual Report Highlights Aggressive Enforcement & Consumer Protection

The Federal Trade Commission's fiscal year 2023 annual report released this week provides an in-depth look at the agency's aggressive enforcement efforts over the past year to protect consumers and crack down on anti-competitive conduct.

Workiva Survey Reveals ESG Reporting Challenges as Regulations Intensify

A new global survey from Workiva has shed light on the mounting pressures facing companies as they grapple with rising environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting regulations and stakeholder demands.

Massive $225 Million Judgment in Widespread Financial Fraud Scheme

A federal judge in Miami has levied a devastating $225 million judgment against a network of individuals and companies found guilty of perpetrating a massive financial fraud that swindled investors out of over $57 million.

FINTRAC Fines Binance $6M for Anti-Money Laundering Violations

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) today announced it has imposed a $6,002,000 administrative monetary penalty on Binance Holdings Limited for violating Canadian anti-money laundering laws.

M1 Finance Fined by FINRA for Short Selling & Record-Keeping Violations

M1 Finance LLC, a Chicago-based broker-dealer firm, has been fined $400,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for violating rules related to short selling and maintaining inaccurate books and records.