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SEC Publishes Observations From its Registered Investment Company Initiatives

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In this Issue. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations recently published a risk alert spotlighting observations from its “RIC Initiatives”; the Federal Financial Institutions Examination...more

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Fintech Legal Report - August 2021

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Senators Inquire about CFPB’s Fintech Agenda - On July 27, 2021, Senator Sherrod Brown, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection...more

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FFIEC Issues Updated Guidance on Authentication and Access to Financial Institution Services and Systems

On August 11, the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (FFIEC) issued new guidance, providing examples of effective authentication and access risk management principles and practices for financial institutions....more

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Why Is Vendor Management Software So Crucial For Financial Institutions?

Vendor management is a complex task, yet a necessary undertaking for any organization dealing with third parties.  ...more

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FFIEC Guidance Continues to Encourage Prudent Credit Accommodations

On August 3, 2020, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council1 (FFIEC) issued a new joint statement of principles for banks to consider while working with their loan customers as the end of COVID-19 initial loan...more

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Financial Services Weekly Roundup: Gone Phishing – The SEC’s OCIE Addresses Ransomware Attacks

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In This Issue. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to its exemptive applications procedures under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) and proposed to amend Form 13F to...more

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Financial Services Weekly News: FDIC Releases Guide To Connect Fintechs With Banks

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In This Issue. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a new guide to help financial technology companies and others partner with banks; the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that it...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Bank Report: January 2020

The FDIC and OCC have issued new guidance for banks on heightened cybersecurity risks facing the financial services industry because of increased geopolitical tensions and threats of aggression. The guidance published on...more

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How to Evaluate Cyber Insurance Options?

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On April 10, 2018, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (the “FFIEC”), an interagency body composed of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal...more

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2017 Resolutions for Community Banks: A Focus on Cybersecurity

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In December 2016, Thomas Curry, the Comptroller of the Currency, stated that cybersecurity was the single greatest systemic threat to our financial system. He was not being hyperbolic. Cybersecurity should be on...more

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Bank Regulators Issue Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Cyber Risk Governance and Management Regulations

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More regulators (apart from the FTC) are now taking note of cybersecurity issues in the financial services industry and are taking steps to protect the industry and its consumers. Earlier this year, the Consumer...more

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FFIEC IT Security Booklet Revised

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On September 9, 2016 the Federal Financial Institution Examination Council (FFIEC) updated its Information Security Booklet (available here). In addition to certain editorial non-substantive changes, the modifications...more

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FFIEC’s Cybersecurity Assessment Tool: Guidance for CEOs and Boards - Senior Management and Boards Should Be Actively Addressing...

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The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released a Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) on June 30, 2015, to assist organizations in identifying cyber risks and assessing their cybersecurity...more

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Proposed FFIEC Guidance on Financial Institution Social Media Use

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The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released for comment on January 17 its proposed Social Media: Consumer Compliance Risk Management Guidance. There is a 60-day comment period. The purpose of the...more

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