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Scott Adams on Board Governance
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January 19, 2008 4:40 PM
Corporate governance survey conducted (Pakistan)
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January 19, 2008 12:13 AM
Enron-driven reforms are unraveling
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January 19, 2008 12:06 AM
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Turtles Come to Dinner
Diners at a beachside restaurant in southern Italy were joined by some unexpected guests -- 60 newly hatched sea turtles. [more]

Husband and Wife Each Win the Lottery
A Wisconsin couple got doubly lucky over the weekend. [more]

South Korean Officials Put Away Their Putters
South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak has told officials to put away their golf clubs, at least until the economy improves, because it sends the wrong signal to the public. [more]

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Corporate Finance Alerts

May 19, 2008 9:52 AM

While anti-corruption enforcement has grown stronger worldwide, some executives believe that business practices are becoming more corrupt, according to the Ernst & Young survey "Corruption or compliance — weighing the costs: the 10th global fraud survey." The United States enforces the aggressive Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), while other countries have varying legal obligations. “Many enforcement actions arise in the context of mergers and acquisitions," says David Stulb, global leader of fraud Investigation & dispute services for Ernst & Young. “Companies should consider the potential regulatory liabilities they are acquiring relative to bribery and corruption. It’s not just about avoiding penalties – it’s about improving the business.”


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How To Expand and Still Control Costs
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Glossary for the Financial Crisis
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An Interview with Citigroup's CFO Gary Crittenden
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Finance in the Flat World
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Standards: Convergence
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The End of Free Money
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Corporate Responsibility: Burden or Opportunity?
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FEI/FERF Survey Of Executive Compensation For Financial Executives
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