government policy
How will SEC’s Cybersecurity rules affect funds?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed new cybersecurity regulations for investment funds and third-party service providers. The […]
Regulatory Spotlight: Avoiding the jab-hook combo
When regulators squabble, who loses? Everyone. Regulatory disharmony is real, folks—and so far, we don’t see signs of the trend […]
Crypto Harmonization—or Regulatory Turf Wars?
By Stanley I. Foodman Don’t expect aligned, coherent rules anytime soon Multiple enforcement agencies within the US government agree that […]
What’s Driving the Push for Digital Central Bank Currencies?
As governments explore methods for improving payment systems, especially for cross-border transactions, support for blockchain-based national digital currencies continues to […]
NYDFS Ransomware Guidance: “We Must All Do Our Part”
The New York Department of Financial Services has issued new guidance regarding ransomware attack mitigation. The state regulator identified seven […]
The Week in Cybersecurity
Weekly round-up of cybersecurity news, updates, and. highlights that matter to senior financial executives and decision-makers. New Powers for CISA […]
On Regulatory Disincentives
First American Financial Corp. agreed to a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for failures in disclosure controls and […]
As Ransomware Soars, Insurers Mull Changes
As ransomware attacks soar, payment requests have begun to attract increased legal and regulatory scrutiny. In this complex environment, industry […]
US and EU Launch Trade and Technology Council
During the EU-US Summit in Brussels, the United States and European Union set a joint transatlantic agenda, agreeing to a […]
Supreme Court Limits Scope of Federal Anti-Hacking Law
The Supreme Court released a 6-3 ruling that limits the scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) by […]