All Regulatory Policy articles – Page 31
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PremiumHow will regulators’ increased scrutiny of banks play out in practice?
Federal banking regulators have indicated they will be more assertive in their supervision of mid-sized banks in the aftermath of the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank. What actions might they take?
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News BriefTreasury to review its compliance, enforcement efforts
The Treasury Department announced steps it is taking to improve its own compliance efforts, including a reassessment of the way it pursues enforcement actions.
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SEC risk alert expands marketing rule exam focus areas
The Securities and Exchange Commission is expanding its examination focus regarding investment advisers’ compliance with its new marketing rule.
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News BriefBanking regs seek consistency via new TPRM guidance
U.S. banking regulators combined to issue final guidance on managing the risks of third-party relationships that replaces the previous documentation each agency released individually.
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News BriefSEC rule prohibits manipulating CCOs at security-based swaps
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted two rules aimed at curbing potential misconduct in the security-based swaps market.
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News BriefFlorida marks 10 U.S. states with data privacy laws
Florida became the 10th U.S. state to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy bill, though its law will only apply to larger businesses with more than $1 billion in annual revenue.
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News BriefPCAOB proposal puts pressure on auditors to find fraud
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board proposed standard updates that would require auditors to enhance scrutiny toward potential instances of company noncompliance, including fraud, in their audit work.
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PremiumFive years of GDPR: Experts forecast changes to come for landmark privacy law
The fifth anniversary of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation coming into force has highlighted the many successes of the legislation but also exposed areas where the law is still untested and unclear.
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News BriefFormer SEC Chair Harvey Pitt dead at 78
Harvey Pitt, the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and an inaugural Compliance Week columnist, died. He was 78 years old.
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News BriefOCC pledges harder stance on banks that allow weaknesses to fester
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency could require large banks to take substantial actions to address persistent weaknesses, including restricting their growth or forcing them to divest from risky ventures.
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News BriefPolite: Voluntary self-disclosure rising since DOJ policy changes
The Department of Justice has seen an uptick in self-reported potential misconduct by corporations since it increased incentives for voluntary disclosure, according to Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite Jr.
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PremiumFive years in, GDPR still a lightning rod for criticism
The General Data Protection Regulation risks losing credibility if enforcement is not harmonized and privacy by design is not at the heart of tech innovation, said EU officials during a summit marking the fifth anniversary of the legislation.
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News BriefSurgeon general joins call to enhance children’s online privacy
The U.S. surgeon general issued a “call for urgent action” to policymakers about further limiting social media access for youth, along with enhancing online privacy protections for children.
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Resourcee-Book: Navigating changing U.S. data privacy landscape
Businesses are watching five U.S. states where new or amended consumer privacy laws are set to take effect this year. Learn best practices for confronting compliance with multiple state data privacy laws.
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ArticleExpert: It’s time to embrace artificial intelligence
The rapid rate at which technology is developing is staggering, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence. Can we, as compliance practitioners, keep up?
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OpinionHighlights from Compliance Week 2023
Significant changes in policy and technology, in addition to fresh perspectives on tried-and-true compliance topics, highlighted the discussion at Compliance Week’s 2023 National Conference.
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News BriefOpenAI CEO to Senate: AI could harm world without regs
It is a good idea to regulate artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT, the chief executive officer of the popular chatbot’s developer told lawmakers.
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PremiumFour takeaways from Senate hearings on SVB, Signature Bank failures
Leaders at Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and the regulators who seized their banks testified before Congress across separate hearings.
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News BriefFTC warns businesses to risk assess uses of biometric technologies
Businesses that make false or unsubstantiated claims regarding facial recognition and other biometric technologies could face enforcement from the Federal Trade Commission, the agency warned in a policy statement.
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News BriefSEC proposal seeks risk stability for clearing agencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a package of rule changes designed to enhance the risk management responsibilities and resilience of covered clearing agencies.