How Will the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and the Corporate Transparency Act Impact Banks’ Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Under the Bank Secrecy Act? A Discussion with Guest Matt Haslinger
Compliance Perspectives: Due Diligence and Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)
A new licensing regime for digital identity service providers is to be introduced in Bermuda. The new licensing regime should pave the way for a smoother CDD journey for consumers, without compromising Bermuda's high...more
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) proposed in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPR”) that insured IDIs keep records of individual accounts that are typically held in pooled custodial accounts that support...more
Last week, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (collectively, the agencies) issued a joint statement highlighting...more
In February 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) entered into consent orders with two banks who partner with fintechs to offer “banking as a service” (BaaS) related to safety and soundness, compliance with...more
In the Trenches: Lessons for Bank-Fintech Partnerships – Webinar Series - Join us for this three-part series examining issues, tips, and the legal state of play for bank-fintech partnerships. Each session will be a...more
Approaches and developments - The Cayman Islands has long been a leading offshore jurisdiction for investment funds, as well as a significant global financial centre overall. It is therefore not surprising that, reflecting...more
A recent action by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) highlights how banks need to ensure that they have robust compliance programs for managing risks posed by their banking as a service (BaaS)...more
The Division of Examinations plans to continue prioritizing traditional areas while improving their overall approach, building on past work and interactions with investors and those in the industry, according to the 2021 Exam...more
Brexit - FCA provides information on the Temporary Permissions Regime (TPR) On 3 March, the FCA published new webpages providing information on the TPR. Firstly, the FCA published a webpage on how it will supervise firms...more
FDIC Modernizes Brokered Deposit Rule and Amends Interest Rate Restrictions - The FDIC has adopted a final rule that establishes new standards for determining whether deposits made through certain kinds of arrangements...more
The Exam Priorities of the SEC’s Office of Inspections and Compliance or OCIE, announced on January 7, 2020 (the “Exam Priorities”), should be a key area of focus for every investment advisor and investment company. The Exam...more
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Executive Summary - Developments and Trends in Policy and Enforcement - US Department of the Treasury - The Office of Foreign Assets Control - Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network -...more
• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff made official statements regarding when a token may or may no longer be a security • The SEC continued to bring actions related to cryptocurrency offerings against...more
SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Guidance Expanding Exclusions for Non-GAAP Information - The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance issued two new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DI),...more
BELTWAY - Every Last Penny Counts - Five federal banking agencies issued a Supervisory Bulletin titled “Interagency Guidance Regarding Deposit Reconciliation Practices” (the “Guidance”). The Guidance outlines...more