Benjamin Lawsky

Regulator Wants Execs to Attest to Money-Laundering Controls
Technology

Regulator Wants Execs to Attest to Money-Laundering Controls

New York's Benjamin Lawsky plans to turn up the heat on banks through random audits and targeted assessments of cyber-security preparedness.
By Matthew Heller | February 26, 2015
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N.Y. State Regulator Fines PwC for Watering Down Report
Risk & Compliance

N.Y. State Regulator Fines PwC for Watering Down Report

The accounting firm's regulatory consulting unit agrees to settle accusations over a Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi report for $25 million.
By Iris Dorbian | August 18, 2014
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New York’s Proposed Bitcoin Rules Yield Protests
Risk & Compliance

New York’s Proposed Bitcoin Rules Yield Protests

Proponents of the virtual currency are dividing into two camps, one opposed to the rules and one in favor.
By Iris Dorbian | July 30, 2014
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Empire State Tackles Bitcoin Head-On with Proposed Rules
Risk & Compliance

Empire State Tackles Bitcoin Head-On with Proposed Rules

After a year-long review, New York proposes regulations for virtual-currency firms.
By Iris Dorbian | July 18, 2014
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N.Y. to Propose Regulating Bitcoin Firms
Global Business

N.Y. to Propose Regulating Bitcoin Firms

State banking regulator says virtual currency licenses would prevent misconduct but not derail the fledgling technology.
By Vincent Ryan | January 28, 2014
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