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            • May 16, 2022

              SIFMA Urges SEC to Slow Down Rulemaking, Prioritize Cybersecurity of the CAT System

              SIFMA called on the SEC to slow down its rulemaking processes and prioritize rule proposals that address the most pressing needs in the market. SIFMA urged the SEC to finalize a rule proposal to change the cybersecurity risk management protocols for the Consolidated Audit Trail.
            • May 16, 2022

              Commenters Weigh SEC’s Proposed Cybersecurity Disclosures for Public Issuers

              Industry groups, regulators and elected officials submitted feedback on the SEC's proposed disclosure requirements regarding cybersecurity risk management, governance, strategy and incident reporting by public companies.
            • May 10, 2022

              Senate Banking Committee Hears Testimony on Threats to Financial Stability

              At a hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen testified on the Financial Stability Oversight Council's 2021 Annual Report to Congress.
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              Commentary by Steven Lofchie
            • April 21, 2022

              NCUA Critical Infrastructure Division Warns of Russian Cyber Retaliation and Other Cybersecurity Threats

              The National Credit Union Administration Critical Infrastructure Division briefed the agency's Board on cyber threats facing credit unions.
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              Commentary by Michael A. Kleinman
            • April 14, 2022

              SEC Chair Recommends Additional Cybersecurity Regulation

              SEC Chair Gary Gensler outlined additional regulatory steps to protect registrants, public companies and service providers against "cybersecurity pitfalls" facing the "financial sector, investors, issuers and the economy at large."
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              Commentary by Michael A. Kleinman
            • April 14, 2022

              Associations Weigh In on the SEC's Cybersecurity Proposal

              In submitted comments, financial services and alternative investment associations raised multiple concerns about the SEC's proposal on cybersecurity risk management and reporting requirements for investment advisers and funds.
            • April 07, 2022

              SIFMA Provides Recommendations to Strengthen Cybersecurity

              Based on a biennial cybersecurity exercise, SIFMA offered recommendations to strengthen financial institution defenses against cyberattacks.
            • April 04, 2022

              Bank Regulators Elaborate on Notification Requirements for Cyber Incidents

              The OCC, FDIC and Federal Reserve Board have each published guidance for banks and bank service providers to assist entities in meeting new regulatory obligations on information sharing for cybersecurity incidents impacting the U.S. banking system.
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              Commentary by Michael A. Kleinman
            • April 04, 2022

              FINRA Takes Steps to Neutralize Risks Posed by Java Vulnerabilities

              FINRA assured users that it was "aware" of recently discovered vulnerabilities and has taken steps to neutralize risks to FINRA's web-based applications that were developed using the Java "Spring" application development framework.
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              Commentary by Steven Lofchie
            • March 31, 2022

              SEC Issues 2022 Examination Priorities

              The SEC Division of Examinations issued its annual priorities, which include an increased focus on private investment funds, ESG risks, cybersecurity and operational redundancy, and crypto assets.
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              Commentary by Steven Lofchie
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