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In today’s global landscape, companies are navigating a complex array of challenges that are more diverse and demanding than before. They face increasing pressure from a broad spectrum of stakeholders to not only adopt sustainable practices but also uphold their Read More

In today’s increasingly complex economic environment, corporate governance is critical in ensuring business resilience and long-term success. Companies are facing heightened uncertainty and rapid changes, from shifting market dynamics to evolving regulatory requirements. These challenges underscore why corporate governance is Read More

Boards of directors have a great responsibility to achieve company objectives, create value in the long term and consistently prioritize shareholder interests. Some of their main tasks are to oversee and guide the business strategy; protect the company’s finances; take Read More

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand and acquire more power, companies are taking advantage of how it allows them to optimize their efficiency and productivity. By analyzing large amounts of data and automating tasks, AI is helping improve customer Read More

In December 2021, the White House presented the “U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption” to modernize anti-corruption efforts, strengthening multilateral cooperation to focus on its transnational nature. The comprehensive five-pillar approach aims to prevent, mitigate and respond to corruption and associated crimes, reducing Read More

Susana Sierra is CEO of BH Compliance, which gathers real-time evidence about a corporate compliance program’s performance using Blockchain. Today, various Latin American countries are updating their corporate crime laws, imposing more requirements on companies in order to reduce their occurrence Read More

Environmental, social and governance factors have increasingly been gaining importance in business due to growing awareness among consumers, investors, regulators and society in general about companies’ impact on the world. I’ve found the “G,” governance, is often overlooked in business Read More

Compliance is not limited to guaranteeing the adequate fulfillment of each company’s internal regulations and policies but rather has a much deeper role within the organization. For example, having a strong compliance program can help prevent corporate crimes that impact Read More

Money talks. Based on this principle, the Department of Justice is implementing new efforts to tie employees’ compensation to compliance to confront corporate corruption with a clear focus: no company or person is above the law. This new approach seeks Read More