FEI Weekly

January 15, 2015

A survey highlights today's top business risks, House would ease XBRL for smaller firms, and the FBI targets foreign bribery.

Be Careful: Here Are the Top 5 Business Risks for 2015

PropertyCasualty360

Political upheaval, cybercrime and business interruption were viewed as a greater risk, while natural catastrophes were viewed as having less of an impact.

Republicans Move on Volcker Rule, XBRL

Compliance Week

The House of Representatives passed a bill that would offer banks a semi-reprieve from the Volcker Rule and let smaller companies bypass requirements to file financial statements tagged in XBRL.

FBI to Bulk Up Foreign Bribery Efforts

Wall Street Journal

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s foreign corruption program will more than triple the number of agents focused on overseas bribery this year.

Job Hunting? A Talent Recruiter Shares How To Stand Out

Forbes

Before you get a chance to wow your potential new boss, you have to make it past one key player: the talent recruiter.

5 New Technologies That May Change How You Shop

Washington Post

Retailers are looking for ways to step up the in-store experience to make sure it remains compelling and convenient.