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28 November 2023
SEC Drops Hammer on Conflicts in Securitization Deals
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted Rule 192, spotlighting conflicts of interest in assembling and selling asset-backed securities (ABS). Here are 5 key takeaways for industry players to fully grasp what the SEC deems over the compliance line
10 November 2023
Key points in the Federal Reserve's November Supervision and Regulation Report
Federal regulators are turning up the heat on big banks, proposing an array of tougher capital, debt, and operational standards.
2 November 2023
SEC rule changes are driving a race for compliance talent
Enhanced regulation of private funds is fueling competition for compliance professionals. In the latest edition of our webcast, MBK Talks, marketing director Michael Oliver interviewed MBK Search’s chief executive officer Spencer Knibbe, to find out how firms should prepare for the new regime.
31 October 2023
Biden's AI executive order: 10 takeaways for CROs and CCOs
President Biden issued a sweeping executive order establishing a national framework for the development and use of AI technology in the United States. For chief risk officers and chief compliance officers in both the public and private sectors, there is much to consider. Here are ten essential takeaways to guide your thinking.
5 October 2023
10 things banks need to know about the FDIC's proposed guidance
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today proposed strict new guidelines to strengthen risk management and board oversight for banks with more than $10 billion in assets.
19 September 2023
Stormy times ahead for European businesses predicts CIIA
Businesses across Europe face a perfect storm of risks threatening their ability to weather tight economic conditions and bounce back when the climate improves, according to the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Risk in Focus 2024 report.
18 September 2023
10 things to know about the FDA's new Voluntary Improvement Program
The FDA recently released guidance detailing a new Voluntary Improvement Program that utilizes third-party appraisals to assess and enhance medical device manufacturers' practices.
12 September 2023
Why contractors are hot in financial services right now
With growing interest from regulators, the financial services industry is eager to find short-term talent. In this week's edition of Top of Book, we speak with MBK Search CEO Spencer Knibbe, who explains why hiring interim GRC talent is more appealing than ever.
7 September 2023
Why Gen Z's interest in learning accountancy has gone red
The number of students studying accountancy is gradually decreasing, with the latest figures showing a 2.8% fewer bachelor's degrees awarded in the U.S. for the 2019-2020 academic year. But why is Gen Z less interested in the subject?
31 August 2023
The War for Quantitative Risk Talent – Key Takeaways
Financial services firms are fighting tooth and nail for qualified individuals who can help them meet to their growing requirements for quantitative analytics.
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