The Regulatory Compliance Matrix: Regulation of Financial Services, Information and Communication Technology, and Generally Related Matters


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This exceptional guidebook is ideal for industry professionals, regulators and scholars in the domain of regulatory governance. The Regulatory Compliance Matrix with more than 2500 entries brings clarity to a domain which is widely considered to be complex, unstructured, and in constant flux. It is a compendious guide to the laws, regulations, standards, and recommendations applicable to compliance programmes. What practitioners find in this book will empower them to save money, man-hours, and consultancy interventions. Inside, the reader will find the following key resources: Regulatory Compliance Matrix: a synopsis of the principal domains of applicable regulation, setting forth legal norms, ancillary standards and guidelines. This Matrix covers the laws and regulations specific to financial services (Part I) and information and communications technology (Part II) at the global and European as well at the UK national and sub-national level. Part III of the Matrix covers generally applicable regulatory domains like corporate governance, consumer protection and employment law, information security, data protection and electronic commerce. Regulatory authorities: a comprehensive listing with descriptions of authorities who define the regulatory agenda. Weblinks are provided for each authority, which enables the reader to access the latest regulatory developments and updates. Overview of the conduct of effective compliance programmes: a pragmatic approach to the entire process, from scoping and prioritisation, conducting risk assessments, defining control activities and reporting requirements; to undertaking effectiveness reviews, documenting findings and making recommendations; to assessing compliance maturity and creating action plans. Non-compliance costs checklist: a detailed list of financial, operational, personal, and regulatory risks. This will assist readers with risk assessment and prioritisation of compliance domains."




Navigating the Labyrinth


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An Executive Guide to Data Management




Essential Strategies for Financial Services Compliance


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A fully updated edition of the definitive guide to financial regulation In recent years, not only has the compliance field become firmly established, but it has seen staggering growth, thanks to never-ending changes in the regulatory environment. As regulation increases still further, the demand for clear guidance on navigating daily compliance issues is greater than ever. Now in its second edition, the highly successful Essential Strategies for Financial Services Compliance has been updated with the latest compliance strategies and regulatory information, making it indispensable for compliance officers, legal firms, and anyone else working with the financial services compliance function. Non-compliance represents a significant material risk for any financial services firm that fails to understand and appropriately apply regulatory standards. This Second Edition of Essential Strategies for Financial Services Compliance makes it easy to digest complex information on the regulatory framework. But this book is far from solely theoretical. A balanced approach means that both the concepts and their application are within reach. Annie Mills and Peter Haines deliver solid advice that can be applied on a day-to-day basis to manage any compliance issues that may arise. Read this book to: Understand the conceptual basis of compliance and the current regulatory environment applicable to the financial services industry Quickly and thoroughly learn the accepted best practices for everyday compliance Get up to date information on the current financial regulatory environment with this new edition Reference detailed advice as issues arise in day-to-day operations This update to the popular first edition of Essential Strategies for Financial Services Compliance will help eliminate non-compliance risk and ensure that your firm is entirely current on its ability to navigate the maze of financial services regulation.




Financial Regulation and Technology


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This important book analyses recurring issues within financial services regulation relevant to the use of technology, at a time when competition is moving towards greater use of technology in the financial services sector. Iain Sheridan assumes no advanced knowledge of computers and related technology topics, but where necessary encapsulates the essential aspects to offer a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the regulation of finance and technology.




Financial Regulation and Compliance, + Website


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Devise an organized, proactive approach to financial compliance Financial Regulation and Compliance provides detailed, step-by-step guidance for the compliance professional seeking to manage overlapping and new regulatory responsibilities. Written by David Kotz, former Inspector General of the SEC with additional guidance provided by leading experts, this book is a one-stop resource for navigating the numerous regulations that have been enacted in response to the financial crisis. You'll learn how best to defend your organization from SEC, CFTC, FINRA, and NFA Enforcement actions, how to prepare for SEC, FINRA, and NFA regulatory examinations, how to manage the increasing volume of whistleblower complaints, how to efficiently and effectively investigate these complaints, and more. Detailed discussion of the regulatory process explains how aggressive you should be in confronting federal agencies and self-regulatory organizations and describes how commenting on issues that affect your business area can be productive or not. The companion website includes a glossary of terms, regulations and government guidance, relevant case law, research databases, and FAQs about various topics, giving you a complete solution for keeping abreast of evolving compliance issues. These days, compliance professionals are faced with a myriad of often overlapping regulatory challenges. Increased aggressiveness on the part of regulators has led to increased demand on financial firms, but this book provides clear insight into navigating the changes and building a more robust compliance function. Strengthen internal compliance and governance programs Manage whistleblower programs and conduct effective investigations Understand how to minimize exposure and liability from Enforcement actions Learn how to prepare for the different types of regulatory examinations Minimize exposure from FCPA violations Understand the pros and cons of commenting on regulations The volume and pace of regulatory change is causing new and diverse pressures on compliance professionals. Navigate the choppy waters successfully with the insider guidance in Financial Regulation and Compliance.




Us Banking Compliance Handbook


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Financial institutions are under mounting pressure to remain compliant with increasingly strict anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regulations. Legislation like the Bank Secrecy Act in the U.S., along with many other statutes worldwide, compel organizations to perform more rigorous due diligence when on-boarding new clients and have a thorough understanding of every customer relationship. This Handbook covers all the necessities of banking compliance while keeping the information concise and straightforward. Topics covered include:* The hurdles organizations are facing due to weak client data, leading to significant regulatory penalties and requirements to increase staff.* Importance of comprehensive client profiles and having effective systems in place to capture new client information. * Necessity of ensuring transaction activity is consistent with client suitability profiles and having processes in place to detect when it is not.* The penalties and costs of failure to implement an effective compliance program.The author, Dominic Suszek, is the founder and CEO of Global RADAR(r). With more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the evolving global regulatory landscape in the financial services sector, Mr. Suszek has gained invaluable knowledge of a complex and ever-changing industry that has merged technology, compliance and operations. As a senior executive involved in all aspects of operations, technology and regulatory compliance, with particular emphasis on cost reduction, and enhanced compliance through better data management and simplified processes, he has acquired extensive knowledge of business requirements and regulatory expectations from supervisory agencies worldwide.




Regulatory Compliance Fundamentals


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We live in a regulated world. And for someone whose role is in regulatory compliance or regulatory enforcement knowledge is often gained on an ad hoc basis through trial and error, via on the job training, or through conversations with others in a similar role. In Regulatory Compliance Fundamentals M.L. Humphrey has taken twenty years of experience as a regulator and a consultant in the financial services industry and boiled it down to the basic fundamental principles every individual in regulatory compliance should know, and presented that information in a straight-forward, easy to understand manner. If your role is in regulatory compliance, no matter how long you've been at this, this book is for you. keywords: regulatory compliance, financial services regulation, AML, OFAC, broker-dealer, how to comply with regulatory requirements, compliance program, reputational risk, business ethics




Reference Guide to Regulatory Compliance


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Referency Guide to Regulatory Compliance is a Banker's guide to the basic consumer regulations in the areas of deposits, lending, safety and soundness, information reporting, bank operations, and social responsibility. The topics are in outline format. Each has questions and answers for self-study. Sof cover, GBC binding. updated annually.







Legal Aspects of Financial Services Regulation and the Concept of a Unified Regulator


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That different types of financial services and products continue to spring up in the financial sector of many countries is indicative of the changing landscape of the financial services industry globally. Equally important, as indicators of the evolving trajectory of financial services regulation, are increases in the number of countries where universal banking is practiced and in numbers of parent and subsidiary companies providing different types of financial services and products. This book is written against that background. A central thesis pursued in the book is that until there is a longer track record of experience with unified regulators, it is difficult to come to firm conclusions about the restructuring process of regulators, and the optimal internal structure of such agencies. In addition, the book examines the concept of an independent regulator, showing how this concept, as a corollary to the concept of a unified regulator, could strengthen the regulatory and institutional framework for financial services supervision if accountability were to be part of such a framework.