The U.S. Congress recently enacted a conditional exemption (the “Exemption”) from registration under Section 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for qualifying brokers
In this MB Microtalk video, Mayer Brown partner Tim Nagy discusses the SEC’s risk alert (the “2023 Risk Alert”). The 2023 Risk Alert raises awareness regarding the most frequently cited deficiencies and weaknesses observed in broker-dealer examinations to assess compliance with Regulation Best Interest.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission will host an open meeting on March 22, 2023 at 10 a.m, which will be open to the public via webcast on the SEC website. The Division of Investment Management will present on Enhancing Private Fund Reporting. The Commission will consider whether to adopt amendments to Form PF, the
In this MB Microtalk video, Mayer Brown partner, Tim Nagy, discusses FINRA’s recently issued report on its examination and monitoring program. The 2023 report contains relevant rules, key considerations, findings and observations, and notes on effective practices for compliance practitioners. Read the corresponding legal update here.
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On February 15, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) issued Release No. 34-96930 (the “Adopting Release”), containing final rules (the “Final Rules”) that will shorten the standard settlement cycle for broker-dealer transactions in securities from the current two business days after the trade date (“T+2”) to one business day
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Financial market participants increasingly rely on technological tools such as predictive data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), differential marketing and game-like features to provide financial services to customers. These tools, also referred to as Digital Engagement Practices (DEPs), are common features
On January 10, 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) published the 2023 Report on its Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the “Report”). FINRA highlights several topics as key areas of risk for investors and the markets, including mobile apps, complex products and options, order handling/best execution, Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS, and
On January 10, 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) released its 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the “Report), available at: 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. The Report details findings from FINRA’s recent oversight activities of the FINRA Member Supervision, Market Regulation and Enforcement programs.
With the January 3, 2023, deadline fast approaching for compliance with Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11, as amended and reinterpreted by the staff of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to apply to fixed income securities (the “Rule”), the SEC staff granted some temporary relief in a new no-action letter on November 30. Participants in
The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets has issued a no action letter that extends its prior relief as currently provided under “Phase 1” in its prior letter in relation to the application of Rule 15c2-11 to fixed income securities, now providing an extension until January 2025.
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