10 For 10

Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending December 20, 2025

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.  This week’s stories include: * Ex-Hawks exec pleads guilty. (Law360 [https://www.law360.com/articles/2423111/ex-atlanta-hawks-exec-pleads-guilty-in-3-8m-fraud-case]) * ZTE is said to be cooperating. ( [https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-unseals-charges-against-bankrupt-tricolors-executives-over-fraud-2025-12-17/]DCD [https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/zte-cooperating-with-us-govt-amid-bribery-allegations/]) [https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-unseals-charges-against-bankrupt-tricolors-executives-over-fraud-2025-12-17/] * French culture minister targeted in corruption probe. (Bloomberg) [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/french-culture-minister-targeted-by-raids-in-corruption-probe] * Pardons Pardons Pardons-is SBF next? (FT) [https://www.ft.com/content/ef6e0544-c582-4075-8f75-357ca587ead9] * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute hit with $15MM settlement over fraud allegations. (WSJ [https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/dana-farber-cancer-institute-to-pay-15-million-to-settle-fraud-allegations-8f3b1e26]) * Tricolor execs charged with fraud. (Reuters) [https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-unseals-charges-against-bankrupt-tricolors-executives-over-fraud-2025-12-17/] * $2bn for the Philippines corruption scandal. ( [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-secs-top-accountant-is-weighing-changes-to-audit-inspections-conflict-of-interest-rules-a3a51336]Bloomberg [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-12-16/philippines-corruption-scandal-risks-lives-drains-billions-and-deters-investors]) [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-secs-top-accountant-is-weighing-changes-to-audit-inspections-conflict-of-interest-rules-a3a51336] * TX AG sues television manufacturers for illegally collecting personal data. ( [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-secs-top-accountant-is-weighing-changes-to-audit-inspections-conflict-of-interest-rules-a3a51336]KVUE [https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/ken-paxton-tv-manufacturers-spying-lawsuit/269-00180531-de49-40e0-9d9a-c3d37e2ccbfe]) [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-secs-top-accountant-is-weighing-changes-to-audit-inspections-conflict-of-interest-rules-a3a51336] * The 11th Circuit hears arguments invalidating the FCA. (Reuters [https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/appeals-court-weighs-fate-us-whistleblower-law-2025-12-12/]) * The SEC is weighing PCAOB changes. (WSJ) [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-secs-top-accountant-is-weighing-changes-to-audit-inspections-conflict-of-interest-rules-a3a51336] You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance- and ethics-related stories each day, ⁠here⁠ [https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/category/daily-compliance-news/]. Connect with Tom  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcompliance] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/compliancepodcastnetwork] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-IWb69P1srF_uZOmGtBfQ] Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/tfoxlaw] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfox13/] You can purchase a copy of my new book, Upping Your Game, on ⁠Amazon.com.⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NN5SL4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=206DCWWP3EWLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e5UPQCtGdm9XQgXHA_HhzQ.WhhO3fuBPSnAXRSynzILetMQ-gKJG5DGd6xdjXXFKL4&dib_tag=se&keywords=upping+your+game+tom+fox&qid=1745237156&sprefix=%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1]

Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending December 13, 2025

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast which brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.  ·       DOJ folds another set of corruption convictions. (ESPN [https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47263312/us-prosecutors-ask-drop-soccer-tv-rights-corruption-case]) ·       Bessent wants DOT to take over all AML roles.  (WSJ) [https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/treasurys-bank-regulation-takeover-has-a-new-goal-anti-money-laundering-rules-ae602c06] ·       US credibility in countering corruption is under strain. (JustSecurity [https://www.justsecurity.org/126467/global-corruption-local-hypocrisy-corruption-act/]) ·       Nadine Menendez wants her jewelry back. (4NBCNY) [https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nadine-menendez-wants-her-jewelry-back-from-the-feds/6427727/] ·       China executes second banker over corruption.  (Bloomberg) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/business/china-nepal-airport-corruption.html] ·       EU fines X $140MM. (WSJ [https://www.wsj.com/tech/eu-fines-musks-x-140-million-over-blue-check-system-ad-transparency-484778b7]) ·       Zelenski sabotaged oversight, you can see the results.  (NYT) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/world/europe/ukraine-corruption-zelensky.html] ·       UK to crackdown in bankers, lawyers and accountants involved in money-laundering. (Bloomberg [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-08/uk-targets-lawyers-bankers-in-fresh-anti-corruption-drive]) ·       Nepal accuses China of corruption over airport.  (NYT) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/business/china-nepal-airport-corruption.html] ·      Trump to pre-empt state laws on AI. (Reuters) [https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-he-will-sign-executive-order-this-week-ai-approval-process-2025-12-08/]   You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics related stories each day, here [https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/category/daily-compliance-news/]. Connect with Tom  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcompliance] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/compliancepodcastnetwork] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-IWb69P1srF_uZOmGtBfQ] Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/tfoxlaw] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfox13/]   You can purchase a copy of my new book, Upping Your Game, on Amazon.com [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NN5SL4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=206DCWWP3EWLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e5UPQCtGdm9XQgXHA_HhzQ.WhhO3fuBPSnAXRSynzILetMQ-gKJG5DGd6xdjXXFKL4&dib_tag=se&keywords=upping+your+game+tom+fox&qid=1745237156&sprefix=%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1]

Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending December 6, 2025

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.  This week’s stories include: * The US lost over $29bn to fraud, waste, and abuse in Afghanistan. ⁠(USA Today⁠ [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/03/us-afghanistan-occupation-waste-corruption-report/87585321007/]) * Does AI portend the end of the law/consulting firm pyramid? ⁠(FT⁠ [https://www.ft.com/content/2b15601b-8d02-4abe-a789-7862874042be]) * Will a Civility Oath make lawyers more civil?  ⁠(Reuters)⁠ [https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/people-think-lawyers-are-jerks-can-civility-oaths-help-2025-12-03/] * What is the environmental cost of corruption? ⁠(BBC)⁠ * Lane Kiffin should be nowhere near Ole Miss football. ⁠(WSJ⁠ [https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/lane-kiffin-lsu-ole-miss-9f2457a8?mod=wsjhp_columnists_pos_1]) * Police detain former EU top diplomat. ⁠(FT)⁠ [https://www.ft.com/content/01abaad7-6c47-4895-8656-b1861460a8f4] * Massive fraud in aircraft parts uncovered in the UK. ⁠(The Times⁠ [https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/aog-technics-zamora-yrala-guilty-5dgh88ttf]) * Switzerland charges Credit Suisse over Tuna Bond fraud. ⁠(ACAMS)⁠ [https://www.moneylaundering.com/news/switzerland-charges-credit-suisse-over-tuna-bond-scandal/?type=free] * Corruption scandals impact the Chinese Army.  ⁠(Reuters)⁠ [https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/chinas-military-firms-struggle-corruption-purge-bites-report-says-2025-11-30/] * Former Labour PM convicted of corruption in Bangladesh. ⁠(Independent)⁠ [https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/tulip-siddiq-labour-mp-bangladesh-prison-sheikh-hasina-b2875421.html] You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, ⁠here⁠ [https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/category/daily-compliance-news/]. Connect with Tom  ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcompliance] ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/compliancepodcastnetwork] ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-IWb69P1srF_uZOmGtBfQ] ⁠Twitter⁠ [https://www.twitter.com/tfoxlaw] ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfox13/] You can purchase a copy of my new book, Upping Your Game, on ⁠Amazon.com.⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NN5SL4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=206DCWWP3EWLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e5UPQCtGdm9XQgXHA_HhzQ.WhhO3fuBPSnAXRSynzILetMQ-gKJG5DGd6xdjXXFKL4&dib_tag=se&keywords=upping+your+game+tom+fox&qid=1745237156&sprefix=%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1]

Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending, November 22, 2025

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network. This week's stories include: * The IMF says corruption costs Pakistan 6% of annual growth. (Reuters [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/imf-sees-65-gdp-upside-if-pakistan-fixes-corruption-governance-2025-11-20/]) * Larry Summers steps back from public life. (NYT) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/technology/larry-summers-resigns-from-openais-board.html] * Mexico is the biggest supplier and buyer. (NYT) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/world/americas/us-mexico-trade.html] * Right-wing EU lawmakers want a corruption inquiry opened. (Politico [https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-vaccine-contracts-corruption/]) * The Trump Administration is set to end whistleblower protection for federal employees. (Reuters [https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-federal-employees-would-lose-whistleblower-safeguards-under-trump-rule-2025-11-18/]) * Turning compliance into a competitive advantage. (CW) [https://www.complianceweek.com/opinion/turning-compliance-into-a-competitive-advantage-in-defense-tech/36325.article] * Corruption in the CZ pardon. (Newsweek) [https://www.newsweek.com/trump-pardon-binance-ceo-corruption-doj-pardon-attorney-11058870] * Will UBS relocate to America? (FT) [https://www.ft.com/content/fc270cb0-a7ad-4fc9-823f-c76c4e352034] * Fraud case against Adani in limbo. (NYT) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/business/adani-fraud-india.html] * French police raid Altice re: corruption allegations. (Bloomberg) [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-18/french-police-carry-out-raids-in-altice-linked-corruption-probe] You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, here [https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/category/daily-compliance-news/]. Connect with Tom  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcompliance] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/compliancepodcastnetwork] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-IWb69P1srF_uZOmGtBfQ] Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/tfoxlaw] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfox13/] You can purchase a copy of my new book, Upping Your Game, on Amazon.com [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NN5SL4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=206DCWWP3EWLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e5UPQCtGdm9XQgXHA_HhzQ.WhhO3fuBPSnAXRSynzILetMQ-gKJG5DGd6xdjXXFKL4&dib_tag=se&keywords=upping+your+game+tom+fox&qid=1745237156&sprefix=%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1]

Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending, November 15, 2025

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s top 10 compliance stories in one episode each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network. This week’s stories include: * Right-wing EU lawmakers want a corruption inquiry opened. (Politico [https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-vaccine-contracts-corruption/]) * FinTech fraud scandal in Germany. (Bloomberg) [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-05/fintech-fraud-scandal-uncovered-in-germany] * The $1tn Man tells workers 2026 will be the ‘hardest year’. (BusinessInsider [https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-ai-autopilot-optimus-all-hands-meeting-2026-2025-11]) * Top Ukrainian energy ministers resign. (AP) [https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-corruption-scandal-6e33b63b8071f46140956d4d23ab00de] * How China Evaded Sanctions to Obtain Chips. (WSJ) [https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/china-ai-nvidia-chip-access-6a4fa63d] * Stupid is as stupid does-all South Korean visas in GA reinstated. (NYT) [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/us/politics/south-korea-workers-factory-return-georgia.html] * Ex-Glencore staff all plead not guilty. (Bloomberg) [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-10/ex-glencore-staff-plead-not-guilty-to-africa-bribery-charges] * Pitch rigging in baseball brings indictments. (ESPN) [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46906636/guardians-emmanuel-clase-luis-ortiz-indicted-pitch-rigging] * Corruption saps growth in the Philippines. (Bloomberg) [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-07/philippines-4-growth-disappoints-as-scandal-hits-confidence] * The Trump Administration blocks Gunvor’s takeover of Russia’s energy assets. (WSJ) [https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/trump-administration-blocks-gunvor-takeover-of-russian-oil-assets-c06d2789] You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, here [https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/category/daily-compliance-news/]. Connect with Tom  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcompliance] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/compliancepodcastnetwork] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-IWb69P1srF_uZOmGtBfQ] Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/tfoxlaw] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfox13/]