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Senate Appropriations Bill Gives SEC More Funds for Tech
By Melanie WaddellJust-released FY2018 funding bill also includes "poison pill" riders related to CFPB's budget.
November 14, 2017
Groups Urge SEC to Update Broker Electronic Retention RuleWORM storage is not an effective business continuity or cybersecurity defense tool, trade groups warn the securities regulator.
November 14, 2017
SEC Penalties Fall in Trump’s First Year: StudyIn its latest fiscal year, Wall Streets top regulator sought the smallest amount of penalties since 2013.
November 14, 2017
SEC Finds Widespread Compliance Failures Among Municipal AdvisorsA risk alert details frequently observed deficiencies in the areas of registration, books and records, and supervision.
November 14, 2017
House Passes Bill Requiring Safeguards on Trading DataThe CAT system, which tracks market activity, was scheduled to launch soon but exchanges are reportedly seeking a delay.
November 13, 2017
SEC’s Top 3 Enforcement PrioritiesStephanie Avakian, co-director of enforcement, said the agency is trying to be more strategic, expanding the use of digital analytics in investigations.
November 08, 2017
SEC Shows Off Cybersecurity Muscle Following EDGAR BreachStill, there are questions on how many cases will be brought by the new cyber unit.
November 08, 2017
SEC Creating Searchable Database of Bad BrokersThe site will be particularly valuable for spotting fraudsters who have been stripped of their registrations, SEC Chairman Clayton said.