GRC Report Staff

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Zymergen Inc., a bankrupt biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, with misleading investors during its initial public offering (IPO) in April 2021. The SEC announced the settled charges on September 13, 2024, highlighting serious misrepresentations about the company's market potential, revenue prospects, and customer pipeline for its primary product, Hyaline.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has released a report that sheds light on the future of the internal audit profession. Titled "Internal Audit: Vision 2035 – Creating Our Future Together," the study draws insights from over 7,000 practitioners and stakeholders worldwide, revealing key trends and challenges that will shape the profession over the next decade.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has taken enforcement action against Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (WFCS) for significant supervisory failures related to the short-term trading of certain investment products. This action comes as part of a settlement agreement reached between FINRA and WFCS, highlighting ongoing compliance challenges within one of the nation's largest financial institutions.

The Hellenic Supervisory Authority (SA) has imposed a fine on Greece's Ministry of Interior following a major leak of expatriates' personal information. The decision, announced on September 13, 2024, comes after a thorough investigation into complaints about unsolicited political communications received by Greek voters living abroad.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered TD Bank to pay $28 million for repeatedly mishandling customer credit information. The penalty, announced on September 11, 2024, comes after a lengthy investigation revealed years of systemic errors that potentially harmed tens of thousands of consumers.

France's data protection watchdog, CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés), has imposed a substantial €800,000 fine on CEGEDIM SANTÉ. The penalty comes as a response to the company's unauthorized processing of sensitive health data, highlighting the growing tension between technological advancement and privacy protection in the medical field.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., has entered into a formal agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to address deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crimes risk management practices. The agreement, announced today, outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance the bank's compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and U.S. economic sanctions laws.