On episode 97 of the CCO Buzz podcast, a Sr. Compliance Consultant and Sr. Compliance Analyst join us to discuss establishing a culture of compliance – starting at the top. (GUITAR INTRO) CCO Buzz: Hello and welcome back to the … 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).
Using technology has become a very integral part of today’s business services, especially in the financial industry. Due to the changes in both state and federal securities regulations over the last few years, the need for financial firms to have … Read More
On episode 87 of the CCO Buzz, we discuss the advantages of compliance technology with Core Compliance’s Managing Director of Consultation Services, Tina Mitchell.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), contains provisions that restrict fiduciaries to retirement plans from engaging in certain activities. These prohibited activities include, among other things, self-dealing, implementing principal transactions,[1] and receiving compensation from third … Read More
Often, when broker-dealers and investment advisory firms are sanctioned by the regulators, the question on everyone’s mind is: where was compliance? While most firms are required to have a designated Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), few have more than one compliance … Read More