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📊Top Stories
U.S. Cyber Policy Shifts From Compliance to Capability
A new analysis of the U.S. federal cybersecurity strategy explains how OMB Memorandum M-26-14 moves agencies beyond simply checking compliance boxes. The guidance encourages organizations to focus on measurable cyber resilience, continuous risk management, and operational readiness. The message is clear: compliance remains important, but the ability to defend systems and recover quickly is becoming the new benchmark for success.
Federal Reserve Proposes Changes to AML and CFT Rules
The U.S. Federal Reserve has proposed updates to its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) framework. The proposal aims to better align supervisory expectations with modern financial crime risks while reducing unnecessary regulatory burden. The changes also support a more risk-based approach, allowing institutions to focus resources where threats are greatest.
Healthcare Provider Pays $4.17 Million Over Controlled Substance Violations
The U.S. government has reached a $4.17 million civil settlement with WVU Health System over alleged violations involving controlled substances. Along with the settlement, the organization entered into a three-year compliance agreement designed to strengthen oversight, improve recordkeeping, and reinforce internal controls. The case highlights the continued focus on regulatory enforcement within healthcare.
🧠Expert Take
“We obviously have dedicated professionals inside of firms that are charged with running compliance, with designing and implementing the firm's compliance program, but just in the same way that we would say, everybody at the firm practices compliance, right? And we need everybody to buy into that. I think the same thing is kind of true with regard to third-party service providers and how they fit into the overall operations and again, the kind of monitoring and supervision that goes on so that there needs to be collaboration among the people on your team anytime you're utilizing the services of a service provider to be able to provide real-time feedback and if there are issues that are occurring that those get fixed on a more frequent basis than say once every three years that you send over a questionnaire.” – Patrick Hayes and Kevin Gleason
🛠️ Compliance Toolkit
Role of an AI Compliance Officer
Artificial intelligence is creating new compliance challenges, from governance and transparency to accountability. This guide explains the growing role of an AI Compliance Officer, including key responsibilities, required skills, and how organizations can prepare for emerging AI regulations. It also explores how this role fits into broader governance and risk management programs.
🎟️ Upcoming Event
MBA’s Compliance and Risk Management Conference
📍Grand Hyatt, Washington DC | Sep 27-29, 2026
This conference brings together compliance leaders, regulators, legal professionals, and risk experts to discuss changing regulations, enforcement trends, operational risk, and governance best practices. The event offers practical sessions designed for professionals managing compliance in financial services.
🗳️ Your Compliance Take
Here’s our poll for this week.
If regulators disappeared for one year, which compliance practice would your organization continue because it adds real business value? |
