GRC Report Staff

FMA Ordinance Update Regarding Audit Report Appendices for Payment Institutions

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has updated its ordinance concerning the appendix to audit reports for payment institutions. This update clarifies reporting requirements and the application of specific regulatory versions for financial years ending after certain dates.

Austrian Financial Market Authority Issues New Investment Firm Master Data Reporting Ordinance

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has introduced the WPF-StDMV regulation to specify reporting requirements for company-related master data. This update establishes strict protocols for the submission of firm-related information, impacting how investment firms report changes to their corporate structure.

Austrian Financial Market Authority Issues Health Insurance Profit Sharing Ordinance

The Austrian Financial Market Authority has introduced the Health Insurance Profit Sharing Ordinance (KV-GBV). This regulation establishes new frameworks for profit-sharing mechanisms within the health insurance sector, requiring immediate oversight by compliance teams.

New Pension Fund Risk Management Ordinance Issued by Austrian Financial Market Authority

The Austrian Financial Market Authority has introduced the Pensionskassen-Risikomanagementverordnung 2019 (PK-RiMaV 2019). This regulation establishes specific frameworks for managing risks within pension funds, specifically targeting insurance and model risk management.

SEC Enforcement Action Against GlennCap LLC and Jonathan Vincent Glenn

The Securities and Exchange Commission has initiated enforcement proceedings against GlennCap LLC and Jonathan Vincent Glenn. This action signals heightened regulatory scrutiny regarding the conduct of specific investment entities and their principals within the US jurisdiction.

FCA Imposes Financial Penalty and Prohibition on Esmeralda Toni for Lack of Integrity

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a Final Notice against Esmeralda Toni, imposing a financial penalty of GBP £121,200 and a prohibition order. This enforcement action stems from her involvement in creating falsified documents to misrepresent the source of funds during an acquisition attempt.

BaFin Issues Warning Regarding Unregulated Financial Services by Vertex Group

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a formal warning regarding the website vertex-group(.)info, which is offering financial, investment, and crypto asset services without proper authorization. This alert highlights the presence of fraudulent or unauthorized operators using fictitious regulatory claims to mislead investors.