Misuse of off-channel apps leads to $549m in penalties from SEC, CFTC
The SEC and CFTC hand out sizable, combined penalties for recordkeeping and supervision failures relating to off-channel communications.
Rule Overview
Jurisdiction: United States
Regulator: CFTC
Topic: Recordkeeping
ECFR Title 17 Rule 1.31This rule harmonizes recordkeeping requirements for those firms regulated by both the CFTC and SEC.
The highest level of timeliness is expected in connection with a firm’s response to a production request by the CFTC.
Misuse of off-channel apps leads to $549m in penalties from SEC, CFTC
The SEC and CFTC hand out sizable, combined penalties for recordkeeping and supervision failures relating to off-channel communications.
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HSBC and Scotia Capital charged for off-channel comms recordkeeping failures
SEC and CFTC charge HSBC and Scotia Capital with recordkeeping failures using off-channel comms.
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