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
Today’s securities markets operate in a complex and seemingly instantaneous environment accelerated by the exponential growth of computing power and interconnectivity. This evolving market space has provided enormous opportunities for investors and investment professionals alike. The same can also be … Read More
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
On episode 95 of the CCO Buzz podcast, we discuss the the growing focus of regulators on cybersecurity!
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
Successful compliance is built upon a solid foundation of risk management. Effective compliance programs begin with a thorough assessment to identify areas of risk within the organization. Developing a risk management framework is crucial to an organization’s ability to develop … Read More
Regulators have sent a chilling message to the securities industry by imposing record fines for widespread and longstanding failures against J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, a subsidiary of JP Morgan Chase & Co., a multinational investment bank and financial services company. The … Read More
A recent filing by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) against a California-based advisory firm should serve as a cautionary tale for compliance officers. It provides keen insight into the SEC’s ongoing effort to seek enforcement action against firms … Read More
Market gains since the Great Recession have rewarded investment firms with record assets under management. And the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have changed the way many of us work, perhaps for a long time.
If firms needed a resounding wake-up call regarding the importance of delivering newly required client relationship summaries (Form CRS) to retail investors in a timely manner, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided one.