GRC Report Staff

The Bank for International Settlements & the Monetary Authority of Singapore Unveil Blueprint for Climate Risk Platform

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have developed a blueprint for an integrated platform to help financial authorities identify, monitor and manage climate-related risks in the financial system.

BaFin Fines SFC Energy AG for Late Financial Reporting

SFC Energy AG, a company based in Germany, has been fined €189,000 ($203,000) by BaFin, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, for violating securities laws around financial reporting.

FINRA Sanctions ACS Execution Services, TradeZero America for Violations

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has censured and fined two broker-dealer firms a total of $500,000 for violations related to securities short selling requirements, improper influencer marketing practices, and deficient privacy disclosures to customers.

PCAOB Sanctions Florida CPA Firm & Three Individuals for Quality Control Failures and Audit Violations

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has issued a settled disciplinary order against L&L CPAs, PA, a Florida-based public accounting firm, its President, Weixuan Tracy Luo, and two other associated persons, Andy Chow and Robert Kinzer. The sanctions come in response to violations of PCAOB rules and standards related to quality control, auditing, and reporting.

UK & Canadian Watchdogs Launch Joint Probe into 23andMe Data Breach

The data protection authorities of the United Kingdom and Canada have announced a collaborative investigation into the significant data breach at 23andMe, a leading global provider of direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.

FinCEN's 2023 Report Highlights Robust Compliance Enforcement & the Power of Financial Data in Fighting Crime

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released its Year in Review for Fiscal Year 2023, underscoring the critical role of regulatory compliance and enforcement in safeguarding the U.S. financial system. The report showcases how the bureau leverages the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes, while holding non-compliant entities accountable.

PCAOB to Consider New Auditing Standard & Amendments at June 12 Open Meeting

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has announced an open meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET, where it will consider crucial proposals and amendments to strengthen auditing standards and professional conduct rules.