GRC Report Staff

Workiva Survey Reveals ESG Reporting Challenges as Regulations Intensify

A new global survey from Workiva has shed light on the mounting pressures facing companies as they grapple with rising environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting regulations and stakeholder demands.

Massive $225 Million Judgment in Widespread Financial Fraud Scheme

A federal judge in Miami has levied a devastating $225 million judgment against a network of individuals and companies found guilty of perpetrating a massive financial fraud that swindled investors out of over $57 million.

FINTRAC Fines Binance $6M for Anti-Money Laundering Violations

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) today announced it has imposed a $6,002,000 administrative monetary penalty on Binance Holdings Limited for violating Canadian anti-money laundering laws.

M1 Finance Fined by FINRA for Short Selling & Record-Keeping Violations

M1 Finance LLC, a Chicago-based broker-dealer firm, has been fined $400,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for violating rules related to short selling and maintaining inaccurate books and records.

FINRA Imposes $1.1 Million Fine on SoFi for Violating Customer Identification & Identity Theft Prevention Rules

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has announced a significant penalty against SoFi Securities LLC, amounting to $1.1 million, for multiple violations related to its customer identification and identity theft prevention programs. SoFi Securities, headquartered in San Francisco, California, and a member of FINRA since 2011, was found to have inadequately established and maintained protocols for its cash management brokerage account, SoFi Money, resulting in vulnerabilities to fraudulent activities.

CFTC Appoints First Chief AI Officer to Bolster Data Strategy & AI Governance

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is doubling down on its data and artificial intelligence capabilities with the appointment of Dr. Ted Kaouk as the agency's first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.

Fortifying Cyber Defenses: A Mandate for State & Local Governments

The cybersecurity landscape is a battleground, and state and local governments find themselves on the frontlines. Cyber threats loom larger than ever, escalating in frequency and sophistication as we progress through 2024. While high-profile breaches often dominate headlines, state and local agencies are not exempt from the relentless barrage of attacks aimed at compromising sensitive citizen data and disrupting critical operations. This pivotal moment demands decisive action to fortify data privacy and security measures.