Women Leadership – Industry News

Female Lawyers Who Dress Too “Sexy” Are Apparently a “Huge Problem” in the Courtroom Loyola Law School would like to remind its female students to button up. “I really don’t need to mention that cleavage and stiletto heels are not appropriate office wear (outside of ridiculous lawyer TV shows), do I? Yet I’m getting complaints…

Anti-Money Laundering – Industry News

U.S. probes Citi over compliance with money laundering laws (Reuters) – A federal grand jury is probing Citigroup Inc, including its Banamex USA affiliate, over compliance with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act and regulations on money laundering, the company said. In an annual filing on Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company…

Public Procurement – Industry News

Decision time: Canada needs new fighter jets – now Canada’s CF-18 fighter jets are due to retire in 2020. They need to be replaced, but no fully operational F-35s will be available by that date. Stephen Harper has a decision to make: buy another model of fighter jet, or face a dangerous capability gap. He…

Supply Chain & Logistics News

How a supply chain strategy can help your business break into new markets by Mary Teresa Bitti, posted on Financial Post Bob Bell, founder of Guelph, Ont.-based Wike, makers of versatile bicycle trailers, is excited about growth opportunities outside Canada. [Read More…]   Practitioners name top supply chain schools, certifications, posted on DC Velocity Which university…

Women in Leadership – Industry News

Leading the way Lisa Borsook has made her mark in the male-dominated legal industry.  Managing partner at WeirFoulds LLP from 2007 to 2012, she has been recognized as a leading practitioner by Lexpert; was named one of the best lawyers in Canada in her practice area in Best Lawyers in Canada; and has been honoured…

Indigenous & Aboriginal News

Aboriginal opportunities is Minister’s focus by Charelle Evelyn, posted on The Prince George Citizen Equipping northern B.C.’s aboriginal communities with the ability to participate in incoming trades jobs will go a long way towards closing the skills gap, said the federal employment minister. [Read More…]   Pregnant student studying cases of murdered and missing Aboriginal women…

Anti-Money Laundering – Industry News

Canada’s FINTRAC Imposes Fine on Questrade for Serious AML Breaches Canada’s financial watchdog that supervises money laundering and terrorist financing has issued details of violations committed by a Canadian regulated broker dealer. Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), a government organization that reports to Canada’s ministry of finance, has found Questrade, a…

Supply Chain & Logistics News

Shaping the Workforce of the Future Through Collaboration by Lalit Wadhwa, posted on EBN Online Generally, supply chain managers agree that the right talent is some combination of technical skills, industry-specific understanding, real-world business experience, and various soft skills. Finding those candidates can be a challenge though.  [Read More…]   Icertis Contract Management Solution Wins…

Supply Chain & Logistics News

Isotrak and Airclic demonstrate improved fleet management and mobile supply chain at the 2014 CV Show, posted on MHW Magazine Isotrak and Airclic have teamed up to improve the visibility, accuracy and control of transportation and order fulfillment processes, boosting operational efficiencies and giving fleet operators a competitive edge. [Read More…]   Yamaha Distributor Revs Up…

Anti-Money Laundering – Industry News

Bitcoin Enables Drug Dealing, Just as Major Banks Do Last week Charlie Shrem, the 24-year-old founder and chief executive of a leading Bitcoin payments company, was arrested at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport after getting off a plane from Amsterdam. Shrem, along with a Florida man named Robert Faiella, was charged with conspiracy to…

Supply Chain & Logistics News

Closing the gender gap by Will Green, posted on Supply Management Two pieces of research highlight a conflict at the heart of the procurement and supply chain profession. On the one hand, researchers at AT Kearney are predicting the “rise of the female buyer”, while on the other, a study by SCM World revealed that…