SEC Director Peter Driscoll described the regulatory and operational challenges of delivering financial services during the pandemic, the issuance of alerts on pandemic and emergent risks (including on cybersecurity), and the roll out of Regulation Best Interest.
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The FINRA Member Regulation Department will review products linked to the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index.
IOSCO issued a Consultation Report containing policy approaches to enhance protections for retail investors purchasing OTC leveraged products.
A U.S. broker-dealer agreed to pay restitution to settle FINRA charges of making unsuitable recommendations in connection with volatility-linked exchange-traded products. FINRA reminded firms of sales practice obligations for such products.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC agreed to pay an $8 million penalty to settle SEC charges alleging that the firm, which was dually registered as an investment advisor and broker-dealer, had failed to implement written compliance policies and procedures.