Risk & Compliance

Regulation

Will Cryptocurrencies Play By The Rules?

Institutional interest in Bitcoin may finally force regulators to come to terms with digital money.

Ramona Dzinkowski
February 24, 2021
Governance

Kohl’s Rejects Activists’ Push for Board Shakeup

“The board has failed to help develop and oversee a strategic plan to respond to a rapidly-changing retail landscape,” the investors said.
Tax

Tech Groups Sue Maryland Over Online Ad Tax

The tax on the revenue from digital advertising services provided in Maryland is an "extraordinarily severe form of exaction," the suit says.
Hiring

McDonald’s Sets Goals to Expand Diversity Among Senior Leadership

The new emphasis on diversity comes as McDonald’s faces a public relations dilemma with a lawsuit by Herb Washington, a former Oakland A’s player.
Legal

SEC Sues Morningstar Over CMBS Ratings

The firm allegedly made undisclosed changes to its ratings model that allowed issuers to shortchange investors on interest.
Credit

A Financed Emissions Standard for Banks

The PCAF standard is a response to the growing recognition that financial institutions play a key role in shaping the future of our planet.
Global Business

Biden’s Trade Policy Stresses Investment in U.S. Jobs

An early peek at President Joe Biden’s trade policy reveals it could put North America and its workers back on center stage.
Fraud

Coinseed Accused of Illegal Digital Token Sales

The crypto platform allegedly sold tokens without registering the offerings and misrepresented the financial services experience of its former CFO.
Supply Chain

White House Shows Concern Over Chip Shortage

The administration is "identifying potential choke points in the supply chain" amid a shortage that has impacted automobile production around the world.
Capital Markets

SEC Sends a Message to Social Media Stock Promoters

Commission suspends trading in an over-the-counter stock, SpectraScience, that is being "pumped" on social media sites.
Legal

Robinhood Faces Lawsuits Ahead of 2021 IPO

A user's suicide and the app's temporary restrictions on trading GameStop shares have generated numerous lawsuits.
Regulation

SEC Urges Heightened Disclosure During Volatility

Companies should address “the effects of a potential ‘short squeeze’ due to a sudden increase in demand for your stock.”
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