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Short snippet of GRC 2020’s Conflict of Interest solution perspective
Read more: Short snippet of GRC 2020’s Conflict of Interest solution perspectiveAt CoreStream GRC, we believe Conflict of Interest (COI) Management should go beyond checkbox compliance: “A mature program treats conflict management as continuous, not episodic.” It’s one of our most in‑demand solutions precisely because many organizations are rethinking whether their existing approaches truly stand up to today’s regulatory scrutiny. To put that belief to the test, we invited trusted GRC industry analyst Michael Rasmussen to…
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Gifts and Entertainment software RFP template: questions and scoring
Read more: Gifts and Entertainment software RFP template: questions and scoringEnter your details and we’ll email you the G&E RFP template: From talking with our expert community, we know that for a lot of teams, the search for gifts and entertainment software starts when the current process stops feeling defensible. Maybe declarations still sit across email chains, spreadsheets, shared folders, or basic forms that were never built for sensitive compliance…
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The value-based guide to GDPR: EU and UK privacy compliance optimization
Read more: The value-based guide to GDPR: EU and UK privacy compliance optimizationAt its best, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was never meant to be a paperwork regime. It was meant to change behavior. GDPR is a framework for making better decisions about data, proving accountability, reducing operational confusion, building trust, and protecting the business as it grows. That is the part too many organizations still miss…
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Intelligence‑first GRC: the AI webinar every risk & compliance leader should watch
Read more: Intelligence‑first GRC: the AI webinar every risk & compliance leader should watchSpeakers: SANNOS’ CEO and CoreStream GRC’s GRC Strategy Director In the session, we explored why generic AI is falling short in regulated environments, what trusted, evidence-based AI looks like in practice, and how intelligence-first GRC can help teams reduce manual effort without losing confidence, control, or auditability. If you missed the live session, or want…
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How to identify quick wins in your GRC processes using value‑based analysis – workshop deep dive
Read more: How to identify quick wins in your GRC processes using value‑based analysis – workshop deep diveGovernance, risk, and compliance teams are under pressure to do more with less. Activity is often fragmented across spreadsheets, inboxes, slide decks, and siloed tools. Many teams already know their programs could be improved, but they struggle to define a realistic path forward or work out how to optimize what they already have in a way that…
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Audit management software guide: build an audit program you can defend
Read more: Audit management software guide: build an audit program you can defendMost organizations do not struggle because they cannot run an audit. They struggle because audit activity is fragmented, evidence is scattered, ownership is vague, and the same teams get hit with overlapping requests from internal audit, external audit, compliance, regulators, and customers. That is where audit management breaks down. The real issue is rarely whether…
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Provision 29 compliance, explained: how boards can turn internal controls into a business advantage
Read more: Provision 29 compliance, explained: how boards can turn internal controls into a business advantageProvision 29 has changed the conversation for UK boards. This is no longer about showing you have policies, frameworks and good intentions on paper. It is about whether the board can stand up and say, publicly and with confidence, that the company’s material controls were effective at the balance sheet date, and explain how that conclusion was…
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Conflict of interest software Request For Proposal template: questions and scoring
Read more: Conflict of interest software Request For Proposal template: questions and scoringEnter your details and we’ll email you the COI RFP template: For a lot of teams, the search for a Conflict of Interest management solution starts because the current process is no longer holding up. Maybe the business has no dedicated system and disclosures are being managed in spreadsheets, email chains, shared folders, or forms that were never designed for sensitive compliance workflows.…
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Managing third party risk: what modern, risk based due diligence really requires
Read more: Managing third party risk: what modern, risk based due diligence really requiresHow VinciWorks and CoreStream GRC help you build a risk-based, defensible third-party risk management program. If you want a practical, easy to follow walkthrough of how to get third-party risk management right, this webinar is a great place to start. What this webinar is about: connecting Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) with smarter third-party due…
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Designing your dream GRC home part 6: growth & adaptability that last
Read more: Designing your dream GRC home part 6: growth & adaptability that lastBy Head of Client Solution Design, Lionel Matsuya Over the years advising organizations on risk and control design, I have seen a consistent pattern. GRC frameworks and solutions are implemented thoughtfully and with real commitment. For a time, they work well: reporting is clear, ownership is understood, and assurance has structure. Then the organization changes, and the GRC platform can’t keep up. Growth introduces…
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CASE STUDY: COI GRC 2020 solution perspective
The client stories behind Michael Rasmussen’s Conflict of Interest Management solution perspective for CoreStream GRC Introduction Michael Rasmussen, globally recognized GRC thought leader and former Forrester analyst who originally defined the Governance, Risk, and Compliance market, recently drafted his perspective on CoreStream GRC’s conflict of interest solution. For this analysis, Michael engaged with 3 organizations actively using the CoreStream GRC platform to manage conflicts of interest. While operating in…
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CASE STUDY: Implementation success story
Raising the bar on Conflict of Interest management: CoreStream GRC’s high quality implementation services success story Everyone’s heard the horror stories of GRC implementations that drag on for months, sometimes years, with personnel moving in and out as people leave before the project is done. It’s no wonder risk and compliance teams cling to the devil they know. The fear of scope creep, decision paralysis, slipping timelines, and sheer…
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GUIDE: buying a GRC platform
How to choose the right GRC software for your business: A buyer’s guide Buying GRC software is rarely just a software decision. By the time most organizations start reviewing platforms, they are usually already dealing with something more structural: fragmented reporting, unclear ownership, too much manual chasing, weak leadership visibility, and governance activity spread across…
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