As technology continues to evolve, it brings tremendous benefit yet significant risk, particularly for those in financial services. Balancing business goals with a sound compliance program can be tricky. That’s where Fairview comes in. Our team of regulatory and cybersecurity experts works with firms to create sustainable, well-documented cybersecurity programs that enable CCOs and investment advisers to utilize new technology, while mitigating risk and maintaining thorough, sound compliance programs.
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On September 24, 2024, the SEC announced charges against 12 firms, including broker-dealers, investment advisers, and one dually-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, for “widespread and longstanding failures by the firms and their personnel to maintain and preserve electronic communication in violation of recordkeeping provisions of the federal securities laws,” according to a SEC press release.
On August 9th, 2024, Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker signed a law into effect that addressed employers’ use of artificial intelligence (“AI”). Illinois joins New York City and Colorado in passing laws governing employers’ requirements when using AI to make decisions regarding employment.