All Regulatory Policy articles – Page 13
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News BriefCISA creates new portal for businesses to file cyber incident reports
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has created a new online portal for organizations to voluntarily report cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware attacks.
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News BriefFed's new capital requirement latest fallout from 2023 banking failures
The Federal Reserve Board will require more than 30 of country’s largest banks to maintain a minimum percentage of capital in reserve, a percentage which the Fed calculated based on their complexity and whether they are considered a global systemically important bank.
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News BriefFinCEN finalizes AML rules for investment advisers, cash real estate transactions
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network released new anti-money laundering requirements for U.S. investment advisers and real estate professionals that attempt to close loopholes that criminals and kleptocrats have long exploited.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: UK Worker Protection Act: Safeguarding rights and responsibilities
This webinar will deep dive into the UK Worker Protection Act, ensuring you know the key facts and advise you on the next steps.
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News BriefFederal judge overturns FTC’s ban on noncompete clauses
A federal judge struck down the ban on noncompete clauses by the Federal Trade Commission that was set to take effect in September.
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News BriefFTC tries to close COPPA loophole with amicus brief against IXL Learning
The Federal Trade Commission is fighting against an online educational platform’s interpretation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, arguing that COPPA can’t force parents into arbitration.
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Premium’Bait-and-switch’: Pham critical of CFTC self-reporting policy
Caroline Pham, a commissioner on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, criticized the agency’s policy on credit for self-reporting violations as a “bait-and-switch.”
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News BriefNo more fake product reviews allowed under FTC rule
A new rule by the Federal Trade Commission will crack down on fake product reviews, whether written by humans or artificial intelligence.
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News BriefBIS issues export control guidance to academic research institutions
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued guidance to academic research institutions on trends in voluntary self-disclosure to improve export control compliance.
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PremiumU.K. pension scheme reforms promise funds consolidation for trustees
The U.K. government has signaled new rules for pension trustees and funds consolidation to boost investment, but questions remain on employee financial literacy.
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PremiumSEC unveils joint data sharing standards with eight other financial regulators
A joint proposal from nine U.S. financial regulators on data standards aim to streamline submissions and ease data sharing among agencies, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced.
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PremiumSolarWinds partial dismissal casts doubt on SEC Cybersecurity Rule
A partial dismissal of charges levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Solarwinds has cast doubt about the breadth of the SEC's Cybersecurity Rule.
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PremiumMany dating apps a matchmaker for cybercriminals, study finds
Location-based dating apps are not doing enough to protect user privacy, with exact location and other personal data being exploited by stalkers and bad actors, a recent analysis found.
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PremiumDORA set to enhance cyber resilience requirements for EU financial firms
The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, which is set to take effect next year, will require financial services firms to implement stronger measures to protect not only themselves from disruption caused by cyberattacks but also the sector as a whole.
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PremiumGame-changing DOJ pilot whistleblower program panned by critics
The Department of Justice released the details of its long-awaited corporate whistleblower awards pilot program that will prioritize reporting in areas of corporate crime not currently covered by existing whistleblower programs.
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News BriefInterpol to launch AML pilot program in Africa by 2025
The International Police Organization will launch a pilot anti-money laundering initiative in Africa that will trace and recover funds stolen by corrupt officials and criminals.
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News BriefFCA wants input on how Consumer Duty overlaps with existing rules
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is asking for input on which of its existing rules for financial services overlap with the year-old consumer duty rule, with an eye toward streamlining and simplifying both rule packages.
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PremiumTreasury official slams Florida ‘anti-woke’ law for ‘undermining’ BSA compliance
Brian Nelson, Treasury Department under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, warned in a letter that Florida’s “anti-woke” banking bill may “materially undermine” financial institutions’ compliance with federal AML/CFT laws and U.S. sanctions.
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PremiumWhat’s on tap for CPPA from its deputy director of enforcement
Michael Macko, deputy director of enforcement at the California Privacy Protection Agency, described priorities for the agency now and in the near future during a recent board meeting.
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News BriefOFAC sets Aug. 2 deadline for firms to report Russian sovereign assets
Financial institutions holding Russian sovereign assets that have not reported them to the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control are now required to do so by Aug. 2.