Financial Services

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) passed last year mandates FinCEN to establish a national registry of ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) for corporations. Complying with this measure will not be straightforward.  The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by the U.S....

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so does its demand for banking services. Brandi Reynolds champions an enhanced due diligence (EDD) program specifically for these customers. A quick read through recent regulatory enforcement actions against financial institutions will show...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more interest in cashless payments in the gaming industry, but casinos need to consider Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program implications prior to introducing this new payment option. Deloitte’s Matt...

Known for its “America First” policy, the Trump administration led a push to roll back financial regulatory measures. As Acuity Knowledge Partners’ Bijaya Das and Nishanth Neeli explain, the Biden administration will usher in another wave of change, seeking to...

In the financial services sector, compliance processes are often reactive, rather than proactive. But new technology use cases are changing that. Northern Trust’s Dan Houlihan discusses how the compliance field will evolve thanks to AI, blockchain and better data management...

Software can make compliance simpler and easier for as long as the pandemic lasts (and beyond), from doing the heavy lifting when it comes to pre-clearing trades to being able to delegate review authority with the click of a mouse....

Anti-money laundering laws have now seen the most significant reformation of the Bank Secrecy Act since the adoption of the USA PATRIOT Act. Rimon Law’s Thomas Fawell examines the new AML laws. The newly enacted National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) imposes...

Whether it’s global reforms in combatting financial crime, the impact of Brexit or the acceleration of digitalization in financial services, 2021 promises to be a year to watch in terms of financial regulatory trends. Fenergo's Rachel Woolley covers the top...

Behavox CEO Erkin Adylov unpacks compliance trends that financial firms would be wise to focus on amidst the ongoing challenge of flexible working arrangements in 2021. If they fail to adjust compliance protocols accordingly, these firms could face massive regulatory...

FinCEN has proposed lowering the “Recordkeeping Rule” and “Travel Rule” thresholds, and although the changes would benefit law enforcement, they could also result in increased cost to regulated entities. BDO’s Chuck Pine discusses the potential compliance burden the proposed changes...

The SEC recently adopted the Fair Value Rule, requiring fund investments to be fair valued where market quotations are not “readily available.” Nutter McClennen & Fish’s Mark Jensen and Ian Roffman discuss the effects this change will have. Sometimes the...

Recent updates by the SEC to reporting requirements are meant to elicit improved disclosures. McCarter & English partner Peter Campitiello offers insight into what the changes will require of public companies. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted...