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ESG proxy voting is rapidly emerging as a tool that shareholders are using to find a balance between profit maximisation and social impact. With environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in the limelight, the traditional boardroom proxy vote, once a mere formality, is now a powerful instrument for change.

The private markets have witnessed a substantial increase in managed assets over the last decade, attracting the attention of U.S. regulators aiming to enhance transparency through expanded regulation. With these regulatory developments, it's time to re-evaluate the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS), which have evolved from being the gold standard for investment performance presentation to a tool that assists advisers in meeting new regulations.

The SEC head has cautioned a financial upheaval by AI is “almost inescapable” within the upcoming decade if the tech isn't managed.

The wave of recordkeeping enforcement actions in the finance sector has now expanded to brokers, investment advisers, and credit rating agencies. Leading this charge are the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Trading Futures Commission (CFTC).

GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) and cybersecurity symbiotically support and reinforce each other in safeguarding an organisation’s digital and regulatory landscapes. Integrating cybersecurity into GRC programmes enables businesses to address risk holistically, encompassing both policy and digital perspectives.

The U.S. SEC has received feedback against the inclusion of Scope 3 emissions in their proposed climate disclosure rule.

The SEC has always been at the forefront of regulating firms, ensuring they maintain good marketing practices. Its risk alerts play an instrumental role, offering firms the much-needed guidance to prepare for impending examinations.

Goldman Sachs & Co. has settled charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for neglecting to supply comprehensive and precise securities trading details, otherwise known as blue sheet data. The prominent financial institution has consented to a penalty of $6m to conclude the SEC's allegations.

Regulatory fines slapped on global financial institutions saw a staggering 88% dip in H1 2023 compared to the same period last year. This significant decline was unveiled in a report from Fenergo, the top-tier provider of digital solutions in client lifecycle management (CLM).

In the past few months, both the SEC and CFTC have targeted numerous Wall Street firms for extensive recordkeeping oversights. This resulted in eye-watering penalties surpassing $1.5bn. Both major and minor firms should anticipate that this assertive enforcement will remain unrelenting.