SEC issues 2023 Examination Priorities.
On February 7, 2023 the SEC issued its examination priorities for 2023 thus highlighting potential areas of special interest to them. These priorities include compliance by investment advisers with marketing, risk management and valuation rules, appropriate and accurate ESG designations, and offerings and advice related to crypto assets.
Read MoreCFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam provides insight into CFTC’s 2023 enforcement priorities.
On February 3, 2023 Benham highlighted areas of special interest to the CFTC including institutional risk management, institutional cybersecurity risk management and crypto assets and associated derivative products.
Read MoreFincen issues alert regarding potential sanctions evasions by Russian oligarchs.
On January 25, 2023, FinCen issued a press release warning of potential attempts at Russia related sanctions evasions through commercial real estate.
Read MoreFincen issues alert regarding crypto exchange used as mechanism for Russia sanctions evasion.
On January 18, 2023, FinCen issued a press release identifying crypto exchange Bitzlato as a “primary money laundering concern” related to illicit Russian financing activities.
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