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CFPB Becomes More Vigilant about Abusive Practices as it Strengthens Consumer Protections

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has signaled that it will be more aggressive in policing abusive acts or practices as part of a broader shift in priorities under the direction of the Biden administration. Under the leadership of acting director Dave Uejio, who assumed the position after Biden took office in January, the CFPB recently rescinded a year-old policy that it had implemented during the Trump administration. In rescinding the policy, in which the CFPB had focused on achieving compliance with regulations prohibiting abusive acts or practices through supervisory measures rather than enforcement actions, the CFPB aligned itself with Biden’s […]

SEC Issues AML Risk Alert for Compliance Issues Related to Suspicious Activity Monitoring and Reporting at Broker-Dealers

The SEC has warned broker-dealers to watch for compliance issues related to suspicious activity monitoring and reporting. Seeking to improve compliance with federal anti-money laundering (AML) rules and regulations, the Division of Examinations encouraged firms “to review and strengthen their applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls” in an AML risk alert for broker-dealers. “The SEC encourages broker-dealers to strengthen their policies and procedures for identifying and reporting suspicious activity as examiners have seen that many firms are not fulfilling their obligations under the law,” said Margie Webber, director of regulatory compliance for RegEd. The Examination Division has noticed several deficiencies […]

SEC’s Examination Priorities for 2021 Reflect Continued Concern for Retail Investors

The SEC’s Division of Examinations will continue to emphasize protection for retail investors in the coming year, particularly for seniors and individuals saving for retirement. The Examination Division will evaluate whether registered investment advisers (RIAs) meet standards of conduct and will examine whether firms appropriately mitigate and disclose conflicts, regulators recently announced in releasing the SEC’s Examination Priorities for 2021. Examiners will also probe sales of retail investment products. The priorities are a continuation of the SEC’s efforts to protect retail investors. In the fiscal year 2020, the Division of Examinations: Issued more than 2,000 deficiency letters, which prompted many […]

Modernized Marketing Rule for Investment Advisers Takes Effect on May 4

The countdown to the implementation of the modernized marketing rule for investment advisers has begun. After years in the making, the sweeping changes that the SEC made in modernizing marketing rules for investment advisers will finally take effect on May 4, 2021, 60 days after being published in the Federal Register on March 5. Firms will have 18 months, until Nov. 4, 2022, to comply with the rules, Karen Barr, president and CEO of the Investment Adviser Association, told ThinkAdvisor for a story about the effective date for the changes. A New Era in Compliance for Investment Advisers “The marketing […]

RegEd Appoints Adam Schaub as Vice President of Platform Product Management

RegEd, the market-leading provider of enterprise regulatory compliance solutions to banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and brokers, is pleased to announce its appointment of Adam Schaub to the role of Vice President, Platform Product Management. In this role, Schaub will direct RegEd’s platform product management team and lead the strategy and vision for the continuous evolution of RegEd’s enterprise platform. “Adam comes to RegEd with deep industry, regulatory and compliance subject matter expertise. He has over 20 years of direct experience in the financial services compliance industry, and was a RegEd client leading the compliance services team at his last role, […]

RegEd Appoints Chris Heggelund as Chief Client Officer

RegEd, the market-leading provider of enterprise regulatory compliance solutions to banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and brokers, is pleased to announce its appointment of Chris Heggelund to the role of Chief Client Officer (CCO). In this role, Heggelund will direct RegEd’s Implementation, Customer Success and ongoing Customer Support functions to drive continuous client satisfaction, and meet and exceed growth objectives. “Chris is an industry veteran who has spent the last twenty years in the InsureTech space, with the last decade building world-class services organizations. He brings a deep understanding of insurance licensing and securities regulation, technology and customer success best practices […]

RegEd Completes Acquisition of ComplianceMAX and FIRE Continuing Education businesses from National Regulatory Services (NRS)

Acquisition expands RegEd’s market presence with broker-dealers, insurance companies and investment advisors. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance, education, training and regulatory management solutions and services for insurance companies, broker-dealers, banks, and other financial services companies, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of ComplianceMAX and FIRE Continuing Education businesses from National Regulatory Services (NRS), a provider of compliance and registration products and services for investment advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, investment companies and insurance institutions. These additions will expand RegEd’s capabilities and meet the needs of the broker-dealer industry so they can be compliant with FINRA and SEC rules […]

RegEd and AICP Host Joint Webinar on Best Practices in Regulatory Change Management

The session provided a snapshot of regulation in the financial services industry, including the impact of COVID-19, and outlined hands-on best practices for ensuring effective compliance. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions for the financial services industry, recently presented a webinar Regulatory Change Management: The State of Insurance Regulation and Compliance Best Practices in a Pandemic World. The webinar was co-hosted with The Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP), an organization offering the insurance industry compliance and ethics education, training, and opportunities to engage with industry experts and regulatory authorities. Regulatory Change Management: The State of Insurance Regulation […]

Celent Report on Employee Conduct and Conflicts of Interest in the Financial Services Industry Published

Commissioned by RegEd, the report identifies processes and technology best practices that leading firms employ to reduce risk in today’s environment. RegEd, the market-leading provider of enterprise compliance solutions to banks, broker-dealers insurance companies, and other financial services firms, is pleased to announce the publication of a new analyst report, “Keeping a Grip on Employee Conduct and Conflicts of Interest,” from research and consulting company Celent. The report, authored by Neil Katkov, PhD, Head of Risk and Compliance at Celent, provides an overview of the current landscape surrounding employee conduct and conflicts of interest management, as well as the best […]

RegEd and Essential Edge Compliance Outsourcing Services Announce Joint Webinar on Best Practices in Branch Office Inspection Management

The session will provide a hands-on perspective on effectively conducting branch inspections during COVID-19 and beyond RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions for the financial services industry, has announced an upcoming webinar that will be co-presented with Essential Edge Compliance Outsourcing Services, a regulatory and compliance/supervision consultancy. The webinar will be held on Thursday December 3 at 12:00PM EST. Attendees will include senior compliance, risk and audit professionals from the nation’s leading financial services firms. Maximizing Value from Your Branch Office Inspections During Covid-19 and Beyond: A Hands-on Perspective Branch office oversight has been significantly impacted by the […]

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