by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Nov 19, 2015 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Formal Regulatory Remedies
In a report published earlier this week, the Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) found that, among the major jurisdictions in the money market fund (MMF) industry, the United States has made the most progress in regulatory...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Nov 16, 2015 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Formal Regulatory Remedies
During their most recent meeting, the Financial Stability Oversight Council revealed that the asset management sector remains an area of concern to the super-regulator. According to minutes of the November 2, 2015 meeting, the FSOC has identified six categories of...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Oct 28, 2015 | All, Change Overview and Rationale
The financial crisis made clear that interconnectedness and complexity have the potential to magnify localized shocks and amplify and transmit them to the greater financial system. Understanding the risks posed by our ever more interconnected global financial system...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Oct 19, 2015 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Formal Regulatory Remedies
In a preview of FINRA’s 2016 letter on regulatory priorities and emerging risks, FINRA’s CEO, Richard Ketchum said that FINRA’s exam focus in the upcoming year will be on three key issues: outsourcing, cyber risk and liquidity concerns. Ketcham also said...
by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Oct 19, 2015 | All, Change Overview and Rationale, Formal Regulatory Remedies
The Fed, Financial Stability Board, and the Bank for International Settlements have beein quite busy this summer, and each issued rules or consultations in July furthering Basel III initiatives. On July 1, the Basel Committee issued a consultative document on its...