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Introduction: Understanding Fidelity Investigations - Fidelity / Crime / Financial Institution Bonds, in a general sense, cover an insured from the willful theft of property, money, and securities by one of their employees...more
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a consultation report on neo-brokers, a subset of brokers which provide online-only investment services and do not operate physical branches....more
During the past 12-18 months, we have noted a significant increase in the number of brokers underwriting share certificates issued by credit unions. It is vital for brokers in the credit union share certificate market to...more
On September 9, 2024, the Chief Accountant of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Munter, delivered remarks describing circumstances in which, in the SEC staff’s view, entities may engage in cryptoasset...more
On December 13, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rule amendments (Treasury Clearing Rules) designed to improve risk management in clearance and settlement and to facilitate additional central...more
Yes, (somehow) it is that time of year again. FINRA recently released its 2023 Report on its Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the “Report”). As is typical (and this blog has well-covered), it contains a mix of old and...more
Regulatory Developments - Federal Reserve Invites Public Comment on Proposed Principles for Large Banking Organizations to Manage Climate-Related Financial Risks - On December 2, the Federal Reserve announced that it...more
Regulatory Developments - Federal Reserve Seeks Feedback on Proposed Updates to FMUs Risk Management Requirements - On September 23, the Federal Reserve invited comment on proposed updates to operational risk...more
In This Issue. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) requested comments to draft principles for climate-related financial risk management; the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its 2022 exam...more
In This Issue. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a new initiative focused on financial issues faced by rural communities and also updated its examination procedures to cover unfair discrimination; the...more
In this Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking feedback on principles for climate-related financial risk management for large banks; the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is seeking...more
Join Ulmer partners Alan M. Wolper and Michael A. Gross as they address hot topics, including recent rule changes, exam priorities, and other FINRA developments....more
Join Frances Floriano Goins and Laura J. Shaw, Associate General Counsel from KeyBank, NA, as they review the myriad regulatory schemes that govern data protection for financial services providers, keying in on both newly...more
Join Heidi E. VonderHeide as she discusses how Regulation Best Interest is being implemented, examines post-effective date guidance and activity by the regulators, and shares what to expect during 2021 exams. Heidi will also...more
Join Christopher D. Seps as he discusses the rule changes that recently took effect related to FINRA’s expungement process, as well as proposed changes that will likely be approved and take effect in 2021. These changes...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has published a risk alert, warning SEC-registered investment advisers, brokers and dealers about the increasing use of...more
In This Issue. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a new guide to help financial technology companies and others partner with banks; the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that it...more
Fran Goins and Mike Marrero will give an update on FINRA and SEC privacy regulations and guidance, recent enforcement actions involving financial institutions, and much more....more
Last week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and its regulatory partners issued a joint statement in an effort to increase transparency around risk-focused Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering supervision....more
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine a new Chinese cybersecurity law that went into effect despite international concern for how it will be implemented; Colorado's adoption of new...more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is asking broker-dealers, investment advisers and funds to redouble their cybersecurity efforts in wake of the global cyber-attack of the WannaCry virus that has spread to more than...more
Increasingly, states are enacting cybersecurity regulations for financial institutions and investment advisors. Following New York’s groundbreaking regulation, Colorado recently proposed changes to its state...more
On March 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) adopted a rule amendment that shortens the time by which most securities transactions effected by a broker-dealer are required to settle. Under the amendment,...more
Compliance officers at financial institutions have made great strides in improving Know Your Customer (KYC) programs to focus on knowing their customers as a critical function in combating money laundering. As regulators...more
OCIE Issues Risk Alert Relating to Structured Note Sales - Earlier this year, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (the “OCIE”) indicated branch offices and structured products as two of its...more