At the American Fintech Council's Fintech Policy Summit 2021, OCC Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu warned of the risks of keeping cryptocurrency outside of the bank regulatory system.
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In new guidance contained in a Staff Legal Bulletin, the SEC Division of Corporation Finance rescinded previous guidance and narrowed corporate boards' ability to exclude proposals related to matters of "significant social policy" from a company's proxy statement.
At a "Cyber Threats, Consumer Data, and the Financial System" hearing, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions considered proposed legislation on cybersecurity.
In updated FAQs on its Renewal Program, FINRA reminded broker-dealer firms on deadlines associated with Preliminary Statements, form filings and branch office fees.
The FDIC established a new Office of Minority and Community Development Banking to enhance efforts to help low- and moderate-income communities secure private sector investments.