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Editors

Harry Cassin
Publisher and Editor

Andy Spalding
Senior Editor

Jessica Tillipman
Senior Editor

Bill Steinman
Senior Editor

Richard L. Cassin
Editor at Large

Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus

Cody Worthington
Contributing Editor

Julie DiMauro
Contributing Editor

Thomas Fox
Contributing Editor

Marc Alain Bohn
Contributing Editor

Bill Waite
Contributing Editor

Shruti J. Shah
Contributing Editor

Russell A. Stamets
Contributing Editor

Richard Bistrong
Contributing Editor

Eric Carlson
Contributing Editor

FinCEN advisory defines ‘culture of compliance’

The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) defined the concept of a “culture of compliance” in a six-page advisory  Monday that was aimed at senior management, leadership and owners of financial institutions subject to FinCEN’s regulations.… Continue Reading

Chief of Aussie miner quits after Hong Kong bribe conviction

The chief executive of Australia-listed Brockman Mining resigned last week after he was convicted in Hong Kong of taking a bribe.

Peter Luk was convicted by the district court in Hong Kong on August 5 of offenses under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and the Crime Ordinance.… Continue Reading

Report: Canada’s fragmented anti-fraud enforcement needs fixing

A report by the Foundation for the Advancement of Investor Rights (FAIR Canada) recommends that Canada create a national agency to centralize the reporting and enforcement of crimes.

“Numerous regulators, police agencies, and other organizations across the country share responsibility for preventing, deterring and detecting fraud, and taking enforcement action against it.… Continue Reading

Sixth guilty plea in U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command bribe case

Scott B. Miserendino, Sr., a former contractor for the United States Navy Military Sealift Command, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy and taking bribes.

According to a statement of facts filed with the plea agreement, Miserendino was a government contractor at the Military Sealift Command, the leading provider of transportation for the U.S.… Continue Reading