Insights
Transaction Reporting Still Not a Priority for Firms, Despite Recent ESMA Fine
New research reveals that confidence among financial services firms in the quality of their own transaction reporting is declining – down to 65% from 87% in 2021. This confirms concerns around inaccurate regulatory reporting leading to fears of undetected market abuse and an inability to monitor for systemic risks.
- Compliance
- FCA
- Trade & Transaction
New FCA Climate-Related Disclosure Obligations: Start Planning Now
Enhanced FCA climate-related disclosures come into play for many asset managers from 1 January 2023. Compliance is closely aligned to the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”). Download our guidance sheet to start planning for the upcoming changes.
- Compliance
- FCA
- ESG
Summary of FINRA Regulatory Actions in 2021
FINRA brought 126 enforcement actions and issued fines totaling almost $100M in 2021. In comparison, FINRA only issued a total of $57M in fines during 2020.
- Compliance
UPDATE: Okta Concludes Investigation, Determines Only Two Tenants Affected
An update from a previous cyber alert. Okta has revealed the impacted customers trace back to a January security incident.
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources
Bungled Family Account Aggregation Can Cause Compliance Aggravation for RIAs
Family account aggregation, commonly known as householding, can help clients to save money on their investment advisory fees.
- Compliance
Q2 2022 Regulatory Reporting Deadlines
SEC, FCA, ESMA, FINRA, and CFTC/NFA regulatory filing submission deadlines occurring from April through June 2022.
- Compliance
Microsoft Identifies Critical Remote Code Vulnerability
On April 12, 2022, Microsoft notified users of a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2022-26809). Immediate patching is needed.
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources
FINRA Reminder of Liability for Failing to Discharge Rule 3110
FINRA Regulatory Notice 22-10 reminds members of their liability if they fail to discharge Rule 3110 about designated supervisory responsibilities.
- Compliance
Family Offices: Both Fish and Fowl?
There is a nagging debate regarding the status of Family Offices that precedes the introduction of Regulation Best Interest.
- Compliance
Division of Examinations’ 2022 Exam Priorities: An Increased Focus on ESG
The Division’s focus on ESG is based on several issues that have emerged during the recent surge in investor interest in ESG related topics.
- ESG
- SEC