Mass Ave Global agreed to pay $350,000 for alleged failures that led the investment adviser to make false and misleading statements to investors, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Adrianne Appel
Adrianne Appel writes regulatory news, policy, and trends for Compliance Week. She previously reported about policy developments for Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Government.
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Gina Nese stays ahead of the curve as CCO of the Year
Gina Nese, head of compliance and privacy at Align Technology, jumps at the chance to share new ideas and ways to innovate, including regarding emerging technologies like AI. Her work earned her recognition as CCO of the Year at the 2024 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
Posted inAccounting & Auditing
Treasury, other agencies issue voluntary carbon market principles
The Treasury Department and other U.S. agencies announced a coordinated federal policy concerning carbon credits and other voluntary incentives to encourage businesses and agriculture to cut their carbon footprints.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
Lemont National, Comerica Bank unit avoid penalties in separate OCC deals
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reached agreements with Lemont National Bank and Comerica Bank & Trust over concerns related to risk governance practices.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
FCC fines Lingo Telecom $2M after CCO warned about fake Biden robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission proposed a $2 million fine against Lingo Telecom for facilitating robocalls that used artificial intelligence to fake President Joe Biden’s voice after the company’s chief compliance officer was warned in February.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
SEC orders Intercontinental Exchange to pay $10M over Reg SCI violations
Intercontinental Exchange and nine affiliates agreed to pay $10 million for allegedly failing to inform the Securities and Exchange Commission of a cyber intrusion as required by Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
EPA warns of increased cybersecurity scrutiny toward water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency is increasing its inspections of public drinking water systems after finding a majority of those reviewed were vulnerable to cyberattacks and related threats.
Posted inEthics & Culture
Colorado passes landmark AI discrimination law
Colorado passed the nation’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence protection law, aimed at curbing discrimination against the public that could result from the technology’s use while still allowing AI entrepreneurship to flourish.
Posted inData Privacy
California privacy reg seeking more input on new rules
Businesses will receive additional time to weigh in on proposed regulations by the California Privacy Protection Agency regarding risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, automated decision-making, and data broker registration before they’re potentially finalized later this year.
Posted inEthics & Culture
White House unveils AI workplace principles; Senate group roadmaps AI policy
Microsoft and Indeed stepped up to adopt new artificial intelligence principles put forth by President Joe Biden, while leading senators took a step toward crafting AI legislation.
