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ArticleSEC takes first step toward new framework for climate-related disclosures
If there were any doubts the SEC under the Biden administration will increase its expectations of public companies to assess and disclose climate change-related risks, they were laid to rest Wednesday.
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SEC issues first-ever whistleblower award pegged to DOJ settlement
For the first time, the SEC has made an award to a whistleblower who provided information that led to a related settlement by another agency—in this case, the Department of Justice.
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Gary Gensler (SEC), Rohit Chopra (CFPB) set for confirmation hearings March 2
President Joe Biden’s nominees to lead two key regulators—Gary Gensler at the SEC and Rohit Chopra (pictured) at the CFPB—will face Senate confirmation hearings early next month.
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OSHA will handle antitrust, AML retaliation claims from whistleblowers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will oversee worker retaliation claims for two new categories of whistleblowers—antitrust and anti-money laundering.
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SEC policy reversal puts settlement/waiver pairing back in spotlight
Acting SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee announced the Enforcement Division will no longer recommend to the Commission a settlement offer that is conditioned on granting a waiver, abruptly ending a policy that began under former Chairman Jay Clayton.
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Northern Ireland turns up heat on modern slavery transparency
Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched two consultation documents on measures to eradicate modern slavery from the supply chains of public- and commercial-sector organizations.
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Former FBI Director James Comey to speak at two upcoming CW events
Compliance Week is pleased to announce James Comey will be joining two key virtual events this year—“Financial Crimes: Risks, Trends, and Proven Practices” from March 30-31 and “Compliance Week 2021” from May 11-13.
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SEC expands number of staffers authorized to launch investigations
The acting head of the Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded the number of staff authorized to issue a formal order of investigation, perhaps a sign the agency intends to launch more cases under President Joe Biden.
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U.K.’s SFO slapped down over attempts to flout jurisdiction rules
In another blow to the agency’s credibility, the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office cannot attempt to force foreign companies to hand over evidence held overseas, according to a recent court ruling.
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Yellen, regulators say market withstood pressure from GameStop surge
A key meeting of regulators has determined the recent spike caused by Reddit users for normally tame stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment has not had a significant impact on the market, which Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen termed “resilient.”
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Treasury head Yellen calls regulators together to discuss market volatility
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with the heads of several regulatory agencies to discuss potential responses to the wild swings in value of GameStop and several other stocks.
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New SEC senior advisor will specialize in climate change, ESG
The acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission has created a new senior policy advisor position on climate change and ESG, another signal the agency will prioritize both areas under a Biden administration.
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Treasury under Yellen to prioritize climate change, sanctions, AML reform
Janet Yellen takes over as leader of a Treasury Department with a lot on its plate, including studying the effects of climate change on the economy, unwinding Trump administration sanctions, revamping the Bank Secrecy Act, and more.
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Biden taps Rostin Behnam as acting CFTC chair
The commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission unanimously elected Democrat Rostin Behnam to serve as the agency’s acting chairman.
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Allison Herren Lee takes over as SEC acting chair
Commissioner Allison Herren Lee has assumed the role of acting chair at the Securities and Exchange Commission while President Joe Biden’s nomination to lead the agency, Gary Gensler, awaits Senate confirmation.
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Morrison & Foerster partners assume DOJ leadership roles
Morrison Foerster Partners John Carlin (acting deputy attorney general) and David Newman (associate deputy attorney general) have been named to “Day One” Department of Justice leadership roles.
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Parting gift: New Trump sanctions against China complex for compliance
A November executive order by former President Donald Trump banning U.S. investment in companies with ties to the Chinese military has proven difficult for compliance officers to navigate after taking effect earlier this month.
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CFPB under Chopra will be aggressive consumer watchdog, experts say
Rohit Chopra’s nomination to lead the CFPB represents a full-throated return to the combative consumer protection agency under former director Richard Cordray, experts say.
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Analysis: Improving SARs effectiveness takes more than act of Congress
In the wake of 2020’s FinCEN Files leaks, the U.S. Treasury this year will undertake a thorough reevaluation of the country’s AML program under the Bank Secrecy Act.
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FTC Chair Joseph Simons to step down Jan. 29
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons and a group of senior staff announced their resignations, making way for new leadership to be appointed by President-elect Joe Biden.
