In “Safeguarding Integrity: Ethics and Compliance in Global Business” (Financier Worldwide Magazine, March 2026), Shannon Rainey comments on the renewed emphasis by corporations on ethics and compliance (E&C). Increasingly recognized as a strategic asset, an E&C program enables the organization to anticipate a wide range of operational risk factors and respond effectively. Shannon explains: “A healthy, resilient [E&C] culture serves as an early safeguard, limiting the need for reactive investigations. It builds trust, supports speaking out and reinforces that compliance is a collective responsibility, not just a procedural requirement.” She also emphasizes the need for trusted reporting channels and consistent monitoring, and highlights the importance of strong governance and human oversight.
Read the Financier Worldwide article.