Volcker Rule …. understanding and implementing it

The proposals are named after their creator, former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. As part of the Dodd-Frank Act, Congress adopted a ban on proprietary trading and restricted investment in hedge funds and private equity by commercial banks and their affiliates, the so-called “Volcker Rule.” The newly created Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and the [...]

Dodd-Frank Act deadline nearing, is your company in compliance?

July 21 deadline for  Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is approaching.  With the Dodd-Frank deadline nearing, it is important that you evaluate whether the systems, processes and people you have in place can support the many requirements of the rule, including greater transparency and disclosure mandated by the reform. And the Impact of Dodd-Frank [...]