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Gender equality in the field of corporate compliance: a commitment to sustainable development
As women in the Compliance field, we understand that gender equality is, in addition to an essential right, the fundamental basis for building a prosperous and equitable world. This approach is closely aligned with Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 (“SDG 5”) of the...
Opinion | Participation of women on Boards of Directors
Introduction The choice of the title is not arbitrary and advances our opinion that giving space in these areas and, in all, to women is not an exercise for diversity, because, among other reasons, not even numerically, women are a minority. If this is not the case,...
Uruguay | “Transparent” Uruguay indicates international rankings
Uruguay leads international rankings in terms of transparency and lower perception of corruption in the region. According to the Corruption Perception Index for the year 2023, prepared by the non-governmental organization Transparency International , Uruguay is...
Colombia | Incentives and sanctions: reinforcing the culture of compliance
In the field of corporate compliance, the effective implementation and implementation of programs and systems for the prevention and management of risks such as money laundering and corruption is increasingly important. One of the most recent documents from the United...
Integrity: Measure to act
Last January, Fundación Generación Empresarial presented the results of a study that has been carried out annually for 18 years. A total of 165 public and private institutions, for-profit and non-profit, large and small, were encouraged to be part of the Recognition...
Strategic litigation. Women’s ally
Strategic litigation, also called impact litigation, is a tool whose use is increasingly frequent and that helps achieve gender equity. It is important to understand what it is and what its scope is, to encourage its use in the future and continue developing advances...
Decalogue of sorority in the legal field
“As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must defend each other. We must defend justice for all.” –Michelle Obama Understanding that sisterhood is the relationship of solidarity between women, especially in the fight for their empowerment, from a practical and...
Ecuador | Constitutional Court decides to provisionally suspend Executive Decree 754 that reformed the Regulations of the Organic Code of the Environment (Case 51-23-IN)
The President of the Republic issued Executive Decree No. 754, published on June 2, 2023 (hereinafter “ Decree ”). The Decree reformed the Regulations of the Organic Code of the Environment. One of the main reforms that the Decree implemented was the Citizen...
Uruguay | Ministry of Labor approves the regulation of electronic notifications
The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTEPS), through a ministerial resolution issued on February 16, 2024 (No. 176/2024), has determined the approval of the Regulation of notifications through electronic means. The purpose of the approval of this...
United States | Federal Trade Commission Announces Largest Penalty Ever for US-Made Violations
On January 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $2 million civil fine against a farm equipment company for violating the FTC's Made in USA (MUSA) rule, the largest fine for violations. of MUSA to date. Here is what you need to know: FTC Made in USA...
Guatemala | Green Power: How ESG Practices Transform Corporations
Currently, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices are becoming increasingly important. These three pillars, ranging from environmental sustainability and social responsibility to ethics in corporate governance, represent a change in how companies...
Peru | Annual Report of the Compliance Officer (IAOC)
This February 15, 2024 is the deadline to submit the IAOC, here are the main aspects that must be considered: WHAT IS THE IAOC? It is the report that includes compliance with the policies and procedures of the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention System...
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Fourth episode of the "Rule The Rules" Podcazt , our conversational series where the director of the az Compliance Group, Yoab Bitran, hosted Gabriela Gutiérrez, Chief Compliance Officer of VEON. Gabriela shared her experience across different industries and her insights on the state of compliance in the region.
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