Regulatory & compliance Dealer group seeks Form ADV revamp Dec 27, 2016 By Ben Maiden 3 min read The Bond Dealers of America (BDA) wants a key regulatory filing to play a more effective role as matchmaker between broker-dealers... Read More
Regulatory & compliance Attorney: Boards have clearer choices on probe cooperation Dec 21, 2016 By Ben Maiden 4 min read Ronald Zdrojeski A new prosecutorial policy and a court ruling have made clearer to companies and their boards the value of... Read More
Regulatory & compliance NeuStar alleged to have violated whistleblower protection rule Dec 20, 2016 By Ben Maiden 4 min read Marketing technology company NeuStar has agreed to pay a $180,000 fine after the SEC accused it of having agreements with... Read More
Regulatory & compliance SEC expands CIP relief for brokers Dec 18, 2016 By Ben Maiden 5 min read Broker-dealers have secured a pre-Christmas compliance boost: more time during which they will be able to use investment advisers... Read More
Regulatory & compliance SEC faces more senior staff departures Dec 15, 2016 By Ben Maiden 5 min read The SEC has announced a series of senior staff departures, with top enforcement, corporate and risk analysis officials heading for... Read More
Regulatory & compliance Credit Suisse unit fined $16.5 million over AML program Dec 13, 2016 By Ben Maiden 5 min read Credit Suisse Securities (USA) (CSSU) has been fined $16.5 million and will have to undertake a compliance review to settle... Read More
Regulatory & compliance Citi unit settles compliance systems case Dec 12, 2016 By Ben Maiden 4 min read Citigroup Global Markets has agreed to pay an $850,000 fine to settle allegations its compliance systems and procedures were... Read More
Regulatory & compliance Limit environmental fine disclosures, lawyers say Dec 04, 2016 By Ben Maiden 4 min read Law firm Shearman & Sterling has backed regulators’ efforts to simplify corporate disclosure rules – and has called for companies... Read More
Regulatory & compliance Protecting seniors: Mixed reviews for Finra’s rule changes Nov 29, 2016 By Ben Maiden 5 min read Mutual fund and insurance industry groups have welcomed but pressed for changes to the latest regulatory initiative aimed at... Read More
Regulatory & compliance SEC sees flurry of staff changes Nov 29, 2016 By Ben Maiden 4 min read The SEC has announced a series of changes among the ranks of its senior officials, including a new chief accountant and the... Read More