The WSJ Risk & Compliance Forum

Major changes in the business world have challenged the scope of work for risk & compliance officers. How should these professionals play a role in new working arrangements, disrupted supply chains and digital transformation, and where should they intersect with the c-suite and board?

When James Freis joined German payments company Wirecard he soon discovered fraud, became chief executive and presided over the winding up of the company. He discusses the corporate governance lessons.

Cryptocurrencies are a growing part of the world economy but are also attracting increasing attention from regulators. Here’s what compliance professionals need to know.

Anti-money laundering authorities are preparing to enforce an expansive new U.S. law. With the strategy for enforcement of the law taking shape, leading companies discuss how they are adjusting their compliance.

Latest findings from a Wall Street Journal survey of compliance officers, including where they see the biggest risks and how their resources are changing.

Money laundering risk is rising, powered in part by a tide of ransomware attacks. The head of the section of the U.S. Justice Department charged with retrieving stolen funds discusses the development of recovery methods and the implications of changes to U.S. anti-money laundering laws.

The global pandemic caused massive business disruption with knock-on effects including rapid digitization, supply chain bottlenecks and an increase in cybercrime. Companies are also being pressured over other risks such as climate change. How can risk and compliance professionals be better prepared?

Many European Union nations are due to introduce national laws enacting the EU Whistleblower Directive, while the U.S. has launched new programs and reinforced existing programs. How should companies prepare?

The Biden administration has signaled an aggressive stance on antitrust. What does that mean for dealmaking?

Risk & compliance officers are encountering an increasing overlap with other corporate functions. How can they be effective in collaborating with other roles?

The Biden administration has signaled changes in its approach to the use of economic sanctions, as well as new stances against specific foreign adversaries. An official explains how policy is changing.

Ransomware attacks have become a common occurrence for companies large and small, locking up critical data, disrupting business and imposing costs. This interactive workshop will take participants through the steps to take when their organization is attacked.

Worldwide regulators are looking closely at multiple areas of the environmental, social and governance practices of companies. A run-through of where compliance officers need to focus their efforts.

Reporting on environmental, social and governance measures is required by some regulations, but also requested by investors and other stakeholders. This workshop will explore how leading companies gather and report ESG information.

All timings subject to change.