The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its finalized prudential practice guide aimed at strengthening operational risk management and business continuity planning for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled charges against hedge funds Anson Funds Management LP and Anson Advisors Inc. for misleading investors about their relationships and arrangements with activist short sellers.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added three new Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. These additions target seafood, aluminum, and footwear industries, critical sectors in Xinjiang’s economy, to block the importation of goods produced with forced labor into the U.S.
President Joe Biden nominated several experienced attorneys and law enforcement officials to fill key regulatory roles overseeing the banking, securities, and insurance industries. The nominees bring decades of expertise in areas like financial fraud investigations, corporate compliance, and consumer protection.
The Department of Justice announced a slate of major prosecutions for environmental crimes in May 2024, providing a stark reminder of the regulatory risks facing companies that fail to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
The journey towards comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and assurance continues to challenge businesses, according to the latest findings from KPMG's second annual ESG Assurance Maturity Index. The survey highlights both advancements and persistent gaps in companies' readiness to meet new regulatory requirements for credible ESG disclosures.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) took major action this week to modernize its auditing standards and strengthen accountability measures for audit deficiencies that put investors at risk.