All Rules & Proposals articles – Page 35
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Trump’s regulatory overhaul goes beyond Dodd-Frank, fiduciary rule
No, President Trump didn’t just kill the fiduciary rule and dismantle Dodd-Frank. Recent executive orders have set the stage for something far more complex and far-reaching. Joe Mont investigates.
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With Feds poised to scale back regulations, can states fill the void?
With Congress and a new president dead set on rolling back rulemaking, state regulators may gain renewed prominence. Joe Mont explores.
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Conflict minerals, extractive payments rules suffer fatal blows
The SEC’s controversial conflict minerals rule and extractive payments disclosures will soon be gone, leaving companies to rethink corporate sustainability and compliance. Joe Mont has more.
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Trump targets FSOC, reviews ‘fiduciary duty’ rule
President Donald Trump’s regulatory rollback will include an FSOC review of financial rules and a review of the Labor Department’s “fiduciary duty” rule that could ultimately lead to its demise. Joe Mont explores.
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Congress targets extractive payments, CFPB, and government conflicts
Democrats and Republicans alike are pushing legislation that could greatly affect regulators and regulations. Among the efforts is a Republican-led effort to kill the SEC’s extractive payments rule, writes Joe Mont.
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The Super Bowl of compliance: the attorney behind the big game
As you watch the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons battle in the Super Bowl, noted attorney Tom Ajamie will be behind the scenes to oversee all things legal and compliance. Joe Mont reports.
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FTC charges Qualcomm with ‘monopolizing’ smartphone tech
A feud between tech giants Qualcomm and Apple has gone global and the fallout could affect international IP rights as well as sales and licensing strategies in the tech sector, writes Joe Mont.
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Executive Order: to add a new regulation, kill two others
An Executive Order issued on Monday by President Donald J. Trump demands that every new regulation issued by federal agencies must be offset by the elimination of at least two prior ones. Joe Mont explores.
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NLRB, FTC, and CFTC have new leadership
President Donald Trump has named Philip Miscimarra acting chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, the first step in what observers see as a shift back to more management-friendly policies and rulings. Joe Mont reports.
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Western Union settlement is a stern warning about AML compliance
If you need further proof of how costly failed AML and BSA compliance can be, writes Joe Mont, look no further than a the $586 million settlement Wester Union was just hit with.
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What regulation would look like under Mnuchin’s Treasury Department
Steven Mnuchin, President Trump’s nomination for Treasury secretary, shares his regulatory worldview … but what does it mean for compliance? Joe Mont reports.
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ArticleBattle lines are drawn; OCC debates charters for FinTech firms
FinTech firms could be chartered as special-purpose national banks under a proposal being developed by the OCC. The plan, however, writes Joe Mont, could be challenging for firms and has unleashed a flurry of criticism.
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Hensarling to SEC Chair: Don’t let the door hit you ...
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) slammed outgoing SEC Chair Mary Jo White over politically created concerns she expressed in her final speech. Joe Mont has more.
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House Republicans claim CFPB’s auto lending rule is illegal
As they stockpile ammunition in their efforts to remove CFPB Director Richard Cordray, House Republicans are claiming that recent auto lending rules by the Bureau are illegal. Joe Mont has more.
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FINRA digs deeper into blockchain challenges
A new FINRA report looks at how blockchain technologies will be used throughout the securities industry and is seeking feedback from the marketplace. Joe Mont reports.
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SEC agrees to supervisory cooperation with Hong Kong SFC
The SEC has announced a new agreement with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The move, writes Joe Mont, is intended to enhance the oversight of regulated entities that operate across national borders.
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Congressional blitzkrieg seeks to downsize regulatory regime
Even before Inauguration Day, the House of Representatives was fast-tracking legislation intended to scale back regulatory rulemaking. Joe Mont reports.
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In final speech, Chair White reflects on an SEC under attack
In what may be her final public remarks as SEC chairman, Mary Jo White said that political gamesmanship and current legislative climate could erode the agency’s independence and “cripple” enforcement efforts. Joe Mont has more.
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OSHA unveils whistleblower anti-retaliation framework
OSHA has released its long-awaited guidance on best practices for whistleblower anti-retaliation programs. The recommended framework can be used to create and implement a new program or to enhance an existing program, writes Joe Mont.
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Labor Department offers FAQ on fiduciary rule
The Department of Labor has released a second series of “frequently asked questions” on its controversial “fiduciary duty” rule for advisers who are paid to make recommendations about retirement accounts. Joe Mont has more.