News/Commentary

SECs Cybersecurity Examination Initiative Notes Firms Should Improve Cybersecurity

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Office of Compliance Inspections (“OCIE”) has issued a Risk Alert that provides observations on cybersecurity arising from OCIE’s examinations conducted pursuant to the Cybersecurity … Continue reading SECs Cybersecurity Examination Initiative Notes Firms Should Improve Cybersecurity

Rules on Outside Business Activities and Personal Securities Transactions Under Review

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has announced, both in Regulatory Notice 17-20, and in a session regarding the topic at the recent 2017 FINRA Annual Conference in Washington DC, … Continue reading Rules on Outside Business Activities and Personal Securities Transactions Under Review

Comment Period is Open on FINRA’s Proposed Rule Amendments to Address the Financial Exploitation of Seniors

FINRA’s experience with its Securities Helpline for Seniors  has highlighted issues relating to financial exploitation of this group of investors.  Among these issues is a firm’s ability to quickly and … Continue reading Comment Period is Open on FINRA’s Proposed Rule Amendments to Address the Financial Exploitation of Seniors