Cybersecurity
Get the latest news and insights on cybersecurity regulations affecting financial advisors, broker-dealers, RIAs and others in the financial services industry.
December 21, 2018
FINRA Issues Report on Best Cybersecurity PracticesThe group highlights five areas of focus, such as how to limit phishing attacks and how to implement controls on mobile devices.
December 20, 2018
FSOC Cites Brexit, Cybersecurity as Top ConcernsDigital assets like Bitcoin don't appear to threaten financial stability, as their market capitalization is still small, according to FSOC's annual report.
December 18, 2018
403(b) Plans: A SnapshotBrightScope and ICI took a look at what kinds of investments the plans offer.
December 13, 2018
As Cybercrime Costs Soar, Wealthy to Get New Tool From Norton, AonOne research firm says the price tag for cybercrime could hit $6 trillion by 2021; New York's Global Cyber Center picks up steam.
December 10, 2018
RBC Adds Responsible Investing Leaders, Financial Abuse Prevention UnitThe firm has also signed on to SIFMA's Senior Investor Protection Toolkit initiative.
December 10, 2018
SEC's Clayton Says Companies' Awareness of Cyber Threats Is GrowingCompanies are looking beyond cyberattack prevention to better protection and smarter collection of data, Clayton says.
December 10, 2018
SEC Chair Clayton Lays Out 2019 Regulatory PrioritiesA "key priority" for the securities regulator is finalizing advice standards package, Clayton says.
December 05, 2018
IRS Warns of New Surge in Phishing Scams"The holidays and tax season present great opportunities for scam artists to try stealing valuable information through fake emails," said IRS' Rettig.
November 30, 2018
Massive Data Breach Affects 500 Million Marriott-Starwood CustomersCybersecurity experts note how unusual this breach is due to the fact it's been going on for more than four years.
November 29, 2018
Cybersecurity Environment Is 'Terrifying,' USA Financial's CCO SaysAndrea McGrew sees big increase in hacking and phising of advisor-clients; suggests common-sense precautions.