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Company Reviews Success of Compliance Policies, Identifies Areas for Improvement

Staying Ahead of the Curve: A Comprehensive Review of Compliance Policies and Procedures

[Company Name] has conducted a thorough review of its compliance policies and procedures to identify gaps in the program and areas where improvements can be made. This effort aims to stay ahead of potential risks and ensure the organization’s continued success.

Methodology

To achieve this goal, [Company Name] employed a risk assessment matrix, which involved:

  • Consulting with stakeholders to gather insights on compliance risks that affect the business
  • Compiling a list of compliance risks using a risk identification survey
  • Evaluating the likelihood and potential impact of each risk factor

Key Drivers of Compliance Risks

The analysis revealed that some of the key drivers of compliance risks include:

  • Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • The Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) was identified as a significant driver of risk for companies with access to multiple pieces of inside information

Mitigating Risks

To mitigate these risks, [Company Name] implemented measures such as:

  • Using InsiderLog to efficiently manage insider lists and automate reminders to insiders about their responsibilities
  • Implementing a streamlined confidential whistleblowing reporting system using IntegrityLog to identify risky behavior before it becomes a major issue

Compliance Risk Assessment Matrix

The company used a compliance risk assessment matrix to evaluate and prioritize the risk factors facing its organization. The matrix considers two criteria:

  • Probability: The likelihood of a risk event happening
  • Severity: The potential impact of a risk event

Ratings are assigned to each risk factor based on these two criteria, providing a clear understanding of the most pressing compliance concerns.

Conclusion

[Company Name]’s compliance risk assessment matrix has proven to be a valuable tool in identifying and prioritizing risks to the organization. The company’s efforts to digitize and streamline its processes using solutions such as ComplyLog have also helped to mitigate potential risks.

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