Lawmakers look to strengthen whistleblower protections

FCW

A group of lawmakers are looking to increase protections for whistleblowers in the federal government alongside a slew of other government oversight and transparency bills introduced in recent weeks. read more »

SEC Charges Under Armour Inc. With Disclosure Failures

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged sports apparel manufacturer Under Armour Inc. with misleading investors as to the bases of its revenue growth and failing to disclose known uncertainties concerning its future revenue prospects. Under Armour has agreed to pay $9 million to settle the action. read more »

‘Indirect bribes’ went to family members of officials in City Hall corruption case, feds say

LA TIMES

When the U.S. attorney’s corruption case targeting Los Angeles City Hall first broke into view, much of the public’s attention focused on vivid descriptions of cash bribes, escort services and lavish trips to Las Vegas. read more »

Turkey adds crypto firms to money laundering, terror financing rules

REUTERS

Turkey added cryptocurrency trading platforms to the list of firms covered by anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulation, it said in a presidential decree published early on Saturday. read more »