Risk management teams can increase their efficiency and drive better risk insight and mitigation by using generative AI tools in five ways, according to Gartner, an IT research and advisory firm. “GenAI offers ERM teams a unique opportunity to expand their capabilities without significant investments,” said Joel Backaler, Director Analyst Read More
The Institute of Internal Auditors released a draft of its Third-Party “Topical Requirement.” The document provides a consistent and comprehensive approach to assessing the design and implementation of third-party governance, risk management, and control processes. It was developed with input from internal audit practitioners and stakeholders globally, says the IIA. Read More
About a month after the surprising resignation of Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum, an internal audit released by OSU after an open-records request found “significant issues in the allocation and management of legislatively appropriated funds” at the university. Among the findings of the audit – released Wednesday, two days Read More
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs the Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to cease enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) a law that prohibits American companies from bribing foreign officials. President Trumps said he believes that by issuing such an order, he will restore American competitiveness Read More
The Institute of Internal Auditors has released the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement, the first of several “Topical Requirements” to be published this year. Incorporating feedback from global practitioners and stakeholders, the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement provides a baseline approach to assessing the design and implementation of cybersecurity governance, risk management and control Read More
W ith the rise of AI and regulatory uncertainty, Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) are expected to face mounting pressure from the board to address emerging risks and strengthen mitigation efforts. According to Gartner, a technological research and consulting firm, as AI has emerged as both a valuable business asset and Read More
The Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, Gary Gensler, will step down from his position on January 20, 2025, the SEC announced on Thursday. The move will allow President Elect Trump to replace him at the start of his term. It had been widely expected that Trump would replace Gensler immediately. Read More
Canadian-based TD Bank will pay more than $3 billion in a historic settlement with U.S. authorities who said that the financial institution’s lax practices allowed significant money laundering over multiple years. The bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, the largest bank in U.S. history to do so, Read More
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors has issued its long-awaited new Internal Audit Code of Practice. The new Code is designed to “equip organizations with the tools to navigate today’s increasingly complex risk environment,” the organization said in a statement. The document sets a higher standard for internal audit practices Read More
The Institute of Internal Auditors has announced that Terry Grafenstine will serve as the new Chair of its global board of directors for the next two years. The IIA announced the news following its annual business meeting and 2024 International Conference, held in Washington, DC this week. Grafenstine has more Read More
