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Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Deep Space 9: Episode 15 – Trials and Tribble – ations: Homage, Innovation, and Time Travel Intrigue

Get ready for an exciting new season of Because That’s What Heroes Do. In this season, they take a deep dive into their favorite 15 episodes of Deep Space 9. In this exploration, Tom and Megan are joined by Star Trek maven,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Deep Space 9: Episode 15 – Trials and Tribble – ations: Homage, Innovation, and Time Travel Intrigue

Get ready for an exciting new season of Because That’s What Heroes Do. In this season, they take a deep dive into their favorite 15 episodes of Deep Space 9. In this exploration, Tom and Megan are joined by Star Trek maven,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending October 26, 2024

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast which brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Four Companies Settle Allegations of Deceptive Cyber Disclosures with SEC

This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged four public companies for alleged deceptive cyber disclosures: Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., and Mimecast Limited....more

Goodwin

SEC EXAMS Division 2025 Priorities Signal Continued Scrutiny of Broker-Dealers

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The SEC Division of Examinations (EXAMS) recently published its list of priorities for 2025, providing a roadmap for broker-dealers and other registrants to better understand where examination teams will focus their efforts...more

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ESMA Pushes Back on the EU Commission’s Scaling Back of MiCA CASP Requirements

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In a previous alert, Crypto-Asset Services and Grandfathering Under MiCA: Clarity From ESMA, we noted that the provisions of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) governing crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) is...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Middle-Market Companies Are Preparing for Sustainability Regulations While Monitoring Legal and Political Developments

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According to a recently released preview of the RSM Middle Market Sustainability Survey 2024: US and Canada, 75% of middle-market companies report their organization has already taken steps to prepare for compliance with at...more

A&O Shearman

EU Announces Next Steps for the Transition to T+1 Settlement

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The European Commission, the European Central Bank and the European Securities and Markets Authority have published a joint statement on the next steps to support the preparations towards a transition to T+1. Under the EU...more

Alston & Bird

SEC Fines Manager for Ineffective MNPI Controls While Serving on Ad Hoc Creditor Committee

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Our Investment Funds and White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Groups examine a recent Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement order involving control of inside information....more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

SEC Fines Four Companies $7M for Violating Cyber Disclosure Rules

On October 22, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged four companies with making materially misleading disclosures about their cybersecurity risks. Each of the companies—Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check...more

Alston & Bird

SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Rule Change on Reverse Splits and Minimum Bid Price Compliance Periods

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Our Securities Group explores what companies need to know about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of Nasdaq’s rule change on reverse splits and the minimum bid price compliance period....more

Cooley LLP

SEC Enforcement mini-sweep charges hypothetical risk factors and other misleading cyber disclosures

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On Tuesday, the SEC announced settled charges against four companies for “making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions. The charges against the companies, Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings...more

Cozen O'Connor

Navigating the Future: Key Takeaways & Insights from the 2024 Securities Enforcement Forum Central

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One of the concerns following the Supreme Court’s ruling in SEC v. Jarkesy was that other agencies may face similar collateral attacks to its administrative proceedings. While the full impact of Jarkesy remains an open...more

White & Case LLP

Section 13 and 16 Developments: Lessons Learned from Recent SEC Enforcement Actions

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Over the past year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has intensified its focus on beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d), 13(g) and 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for September 2024

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Each month, we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month included the SEC’s fiscal year end and a large number of enforcement...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Global and Japanese ESG Market and Regulatory Trends in Respect of ESG Risk, Impact and Opportunity Management: Sifting Signal...

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Climate change disclosures have recently become mandatory in Japan, following amendments to the Financial Instruments Exchange Act (FIEA) and the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure on Corporate Affairs. These require...more

Dechert LLP

Central Bank to move on UCITS ETF Naming Requirement

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In a speech published on the Central Bank website¹ on 24 October 2024, Deputy Governor Derville Rowland confirmed that the Central Bank is in the process of converging its regulatory approach with other European regulators...more

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SEC Section 13 Enforcement Sweep

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Who may be interested: Investment Advisers, Compliance Staff - Quick Take: The SEC recently settled charges against 34 entities and individuals, including 11 institutional investment managers, for failing to timely report...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership – Finding Your Voice – How Caroline Biesalski Transformed Your Life and...

In this engaging episode, Tom Fox interviews Caroline Biesalski, an accountant turned podcast host and coach, who shares her inspiring journey from the accounting world to podcasting. Biesalski discusses her chapter in...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 56 - The Intersection of Financial Crime and Cryptocurrencies with Chengyi Ong

Chengyi Ong leads public policy in the Asia-Pacific region for Chainalysis from the firm’s regional headquarters in Singapore. Drawing on Chainalysis’s blockchain data analytics platform, she works with public and private...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: October 25, 2024 – The 80 Hour Work Week Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

More FINRA Exam Tricks: Weaponizing The Wells Notice

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While it is pretty likely that anyone reading this is already familiar with the Wells process, I am going to start with a short history lesson. Way back in 1972, the SEC created an Advisory Committee to take an objective look...more

DLA Piper

From Expert to Director: How to Navigate the Complexities and Scrutiny of Public Company Board Service

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Becoming a first-time director of a public company is a goal not easily achieved and can represent a significant personal and professional accomplishment, giving an individual a platform to share their expertise to help a...more

Jones Day

SEC's and Private Litigants' Continued Focus on "AI Washing"

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On September 4, 2024, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Chair Gary Gensler reiterated concerns about artificial intelligence-related ("AI") disclosures and the need for companies to communicate accurately about...more

K2 Integrity

Implementing FinCEN Final Rule Imposing Anti-Money Laundering Requirements On Investment Advisers

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On 28 August 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued its Final Rulemaking to include certain investment advisers in the definition of a “financial institution” under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The...more

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