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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has changed some of its rules on continuing education (CE) to help registrants who have stepped away from the industry retain their qualification for up to five years. By enrolling and keeping current on … Read More
In partnership with Starkweather & Shepley, Core Compliance is excited to announce the selection of the 2022 CCO Of the Year Awards! We received numerous nominations on behalf of effective CCOs and their firms. After careful review, interviews, and discussions … Read More
In this four-part blog post series, we’ve been discussing proactive steps to the proposed changes to cybersecurity regulations announced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
So far in this blog post series we’ve covered the understanding of the proposed rules and how to start implementing within your firm. When it comes the proposed cybersecurity regulations announced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we … Read More
With the alarming increase in ransomware, cryptojacking, phishing and other related cyberattacks, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules are designed to enhance cybersecurity preparedness to maintain orderly markets and protecting investors against cyber fraud. The proposed rule … Read More
In early February 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted on the proposal of rules regarding cybersecurity risk management for the industry, specifically for registered investment advisers, and registered investment companies and business development companies (funds).
On January 24, 2022, Chairperson Gary Gensler said the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might extend regulatory responsibility for cyber-risk management by requiring third-party providers to have adequate safeguards in place to protect investors and ensure key services for them … Read More
In recent months, the increase of high-profile cyber-attacks have not only undermined investor confidence but have also rattled the industry. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has responded with a pledge to review and consider significant changes in cybersecurity … Read More
Fraudsters like to follow the money when it comes to targeting unsuspecting investors. It is why cryptocurrency and digital asset fraud topped the North American Securities Administrators Association’s (NASAA) annual list of investor concerns released January 10, 2022. Annual inflows … Read More
Maryland has joined Mississippi and Vermont on a growing list of state jurisdictions using January 1, 2022, as the effective date for new continuing education (CE) requirements. Within those states, Investment Adviser Representatives (IAR) must annually complete twelve (12) CE … Read More