Samuel Rasmussen

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.

In a resounding validation of the burgeoning importance of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) technology, Corlytics has secured a substantial investment from Verdane, marking what could very well be a pivotal moment in the evolution of the GRC industry. This strategic partnership serves as a bellwether for the remarkable growth trajectory and importance of the broader GRC and RegTech sectors.

European Parliament Member Axel Voss (EPP, DE) has taken to LinkedIn to circulate the revised version of the CSDDD, ahead of its imminent presentation to the EU Parliament for approval.