by David Schwartz J.D. CPA, Executive Director | Dec 15, 2024 | All, Change Overview and Rationale
The Bank of England (BoE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have released their 2024 report on artificial intelligence (AI) in UK financial services, highlighting a significant surge in AI adoption across the sector. The report, titled “Artificial...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA, Executive Director | Sep 13, 2024 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Formal Regulatory Remedies
On September 10, 2024, Michael S. Barr, the Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision, delivered a speech at the Brookings Institution outlining potential changes to the Basel III Endgame and G-SIB Surcharge proposals, originally released in July 2023. Barr...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA, Executive Director | Jun 19, 2024 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Cross-Post, Disclosure Regimes, Formal Regulatory Remedies
Many Believe FINRA Exceeded its Mandate On June 10, 2024, the SEC extended the period by which it must take action on FINRA’s proposed SLATE Rules from June 21, 2024 to August 5, 2024. The extension provides the SEC with more time to consider the proposed rule change...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA, Executive Director | Apr 15, 2024 | All, Commentary, Cross-Post
The securities industry is transitioning to a T+1 settlement cycle, where trades settle one business day after the transaction date. While this shift promises benefits like reduced market risk and lower costs, it poses significant challenges for securities lenders....
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA, Executive Director | Oct 24, 2023 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Cross-Post, Disclosure Regimes, Formal Regulatory Remedies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted final rules on money market (2a-7) fund reforms. These reforms are designed to make money market funds more resilient and liquid, potentially making them safer and more attractive vehicles for mutual funds...
