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Settlement of Digital Asset Trading Just Got Easier

SEC relief streamlines noncustodial settlement of digital asset trades, but broker-dealer custody is still off-limits. On September 25, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a no-action letter (the...more

SEC Proposal: Will You Still Be a 13F Filer?

The SEC proposes a welcome and significant increase in the 13F reporting threshold from US$100 million to US$3.5 billion. On July 10, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rule amendment...more

FINRA Issues Guidance on Retail Communications in Private Placements

The guidance highlights certain issues identified by FINRA regarding member firm communications to retail investors in private placement offerings. On July 1, 2020, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)...more

FINRA Issues Guidance and Relief in Relation to COVID-19

As COVID-19 disruptions unfold, FINRA has granted temporary relief regarding alternate working arrangements for broker-dealer employees. On March 9, 2020, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) issued...more

SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA’s New Issue Rules

The amendments expand certain exemptions and provide additional guidance under Rules 5130 and 5131 with respect to equity IPO allocations. On December 19, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued...more

FINRA Publishes Its 2019 Report on Examination Findings and Observations

The Annual Report provides transparency on FINRA’s recent examination findings and focus for the coming year. On October 16, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) published its annual Report on...more

SEC Charges “ICO Superstore” as Unregistered Broker-Dealer

The settled order is the first SEC action charging a seller of digital tokens as an unregistered broker-dealer. On September 11, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a settled order instituting...more

Are Your Employees Trading Bitcoin? Addressing Cryptocurrencies in Compliance Policies

How should broker-dealers, investment advisers, and other registered firms in the US, UK, and Hong Kong address cryptocurrencies in their compliance programs? Originally published on bloombergbna.com on April 16,...more

FINRA Proposes New Registration and Examination Rules

The proposed consolidated rules bifurcate the representative-level examination program and introduce greater flexibility in obtaining and maintaining registrations. On March 8, 2017, the Financial Industry Regulatory...more

SEC Approves FINRA Pay-to-Play Rules

Placement agents to private funds who seek investments by state and local pension plans must comply with restrictions on political contributions and related activities. On August 25, 2016, the Securities Exchange...more

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