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When will it be mandatory to create a whistleblowing channel in Spanish companies?

Will companies be obliged to set up a complaints channel if the Spanish State delays in transposing the Directive on whistleblowing?

Riding the ESG wave

How Spanish and Italian firms with solid environmental, social and governance policies overcame the pandemic’s impact on the stock markets

The Judge’s Reason and the Opinion of the Market

The judge can be sensitive to a perception of “greenwashing” and his reason would be even more demanding than the opinion of the market.

Five tips on managing coronavirus-associated risks for the compliance officer

Protecting employees and their families has always been an important compliance objective.

The role of business intelligence in monitoring compliance controls

Business intelligence can detect the environment and navigate the compliance landscape with minimal human involvement.

Quantification of integrity, legal and compliance risks

Speak the language of business with quantification of the risks of default.

10 tips to reduce the costs of internal controls

When was the last time you really thought about streamlining controls? Hernan Huwyler (MBA, CPA), academic director of the Higher Program in Compliance, explains it in this article.

Importance of a culture of sustainable compliance

The promotion of a sustainable compliance culture across the enterprise is a responsibility of the board of directors and the executive management team, specifically the chief compliance officer.

What does corporate compliance mean for companies?

What does global corporate compliance imply for organizations? What are the differences between corporate compliance and global corporate compliance?

The importance of having competent professionals in compliance

What should a company take into account when creating a department dedicated to compliance issues?

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COMPLIANCE PILLS

Practical forms prepared by Elecnor with the Eversheds Sutherland Nicea law firm to help companies and organizations implement and enforce the highest standards of compliance.

Transparency in Norway

“The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom —these are the pillars of society.” (Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright and poet)

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Compliance Updates in Chile

Chile's Compliance Revolution: Embracing Legal Entity Accountability. New updates expand the horizons of corporate responsibility, demand tailored Compliance Programs, and emphasize autonomy in the age of legal entity accountability.

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Whistleblower Protection

Empowering Whistleblowers: Strengthening Protections for Ethical Reporting. Discover how Spain is enhancing whistleblowing safeguards for a culture of integrity.

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PEPs: Politically Exposed Persons

When discussing Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), what's in the picture? How other countries define this? Find here some relevant legal references on PEPs from various jurisdictions.

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The environment as a possible incentive for non-compliance

The environment (country, client...) may favor the violation of rules and behaviors.

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WELL-FOUNDED SUSPICIONS. WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN?

When operations take us to environments with which we are not familiar at the international level, compliance-related risks—which are difficult for the organization to predict—may arise.

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INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT OF LARGE PROJECTS

One of the functions of our compliance system is the identification of compliance risks and the review of Grupo Elecnor's policies and procedures.

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THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THIRD PARTIES

Practical case: Emilio is the purchasing manager of a department store. His job is to ensure that the textile area is perfectly stocked with clothing and sports equipment. To this end, he contracts Bangladeshi factories producing sportswear.

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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPLIANCE SYSTEM 

In an increasingly globalized world, a debate arises regarding the most efficient way to guarantee that the company and all its subsidiaries comply not only with international regulations but also with the multiple legal requirements established in each of the jurisdictions in which they operate.

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AN UNFOCUSED APPOINTMENT

Practical case: Two weeks ago, Joaquín, the general manager, proposed to Ana, director of internal legal advice, that she become the group compliance officer. Both had doubts about the position’s profile, its tasks, and its reporting line. They agreed to talk in two weeks’ time to specify the conditions of the position.

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THE MOST COMMON REASON THAT EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE THE REPORTING CHANNEL

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