The SEC was sanctioned for presenting false and misleading evidence in obtaining a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against a crypto firm. Judge Robert J. Shelby delivered the ruling, calling the SEC's actions toward the crypto firm a "gross abuse of power."
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A bank registered as a swap dealer and an introducing broker settled CFTC charges for recordkeeping and supervision failures.
A firm settled with FINRA for failing to (i) supervise the use of personal email for business-related communications, (ii) retain certain business-related email communications and (iii) adopt written policies and procedures to safeguard customer records and information.
FinCEN proposed to include "investment adviser" in the definition of "financial institution" under the Bank Secrecy Act. The proposed rule would require advisers to implement AML/CFT programs and maintain recordkeeping requirements.
In yesterday's newsletter, we identified two CFTC Advisories as newly updated guidance on cooperation that can affect civil monetary penalties in enforcement actions. The updates are current, but they are not new.