How did the federal government attempt to regulate business? The government attempted to regulate businesses by using creating the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, Sherman Anti – Trust Act, and the Blue Laws. How did the federal government try to …
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What is the purpose of the USA Patriot Act?
To strengthen measures to prevent use of the U.S. financial system for personal gain by corrupt foreign officials and facilitate repatriation of stolen assets to the citizens of countries to whom such assets belong. What is the purpose of the …
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RBC Ratio means the risk-based capital ratio of the Insurer, which will be calculated in a manner consistent with the requirements and methodologies prescribed under Massachusetts Law, as applied by the Insurer in the ordinary course of its business, consistent …
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Remittance transfers are commonly known as “international wires,” “international money transfers,” or “remittances.” Federal law defines remittance transfers to include most electronic money transfers sent by consumers in the United States through “remittance transfer providers” to recipients in other countries. …
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Authorities Delegated to FinCENFinCENFinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Director of FinCEN is appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury and reports to the Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. Who administered …
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Dodd–Frank reorganized the financial regulatory system, eliminating the Office of Thrift Supervision, assigning new responsibilities to existing agencies like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and creating new agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). What was established as a …
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Banks Look To Recover the Most They Can “Assuming foreclosure is imminent, the bank will only reject a short sale if their own market sale will recover more of their money.” For the most part, banks are unlikely to reject …
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Congress passed the Bank Secrecy Act in 1970 as the first laws to fight money laundering in the United States. The BSA requires businesses to keep records and file reports that are determined to have a high degree of usefulness …
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FinCEN CTR (Form 112) Reporting of Certain Currency Transactions for Sole Proprietorships and Legal Entities Operating Under a “Doing Business As” (“DBA”) Name | FinCEN.gov. What triggers a currency transaction report? Federal law requires financial institutions to report currency (cash …
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Selling Restrictions: Securities acquired under Reg S are considered ‘restricted securities’ and are restricted from being resold in the United States during a “compliance period” which may be up to one year from their issuance. What are Reg S securities? …
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What is the Australian standard for electrical? AS 3000 An overview of Australian Standard AS 3000 which sets out the requirements for the design, construction and verification of electrical installations. What are the different electrical standards? IEC 60364 has been …
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Understanding Canadian Sarbanes-Oxley (CSOX) Background Key Facts Background: CSOX was passed by the Canadian government on April 7, 2003, in response to corporate scandals that had shaken investor confidence. Similarity to SOX: CSOX is often referred to as the Canadian …
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A short sale package is a collection of documents that a borrower submits to their lender in order to request approval for a short sale. The purpose of the package is to provide the lender with information about the borrower’s …
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Financial Distress and Short Sales Short sales in American real estate typically arise when homeowners experience financial hardship, such as being unable to make mortgage payments or facing imminent foreclosure. Key Facts Financial Distress: Short sales typically occur when homeowners …
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Over-regulating the banking sector can have negative consequences. It can burden banks with excessive regulations, which may hinder their ability to operate efficiently and provide financial services to individuals and businesses (Holt, 2023). Excessive regulation can potentially damage the banking …
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Rule 144A provides an exemption for offers and sales to large “qualified institutional buyers” in the United States, while Regulation S exempts the offer and sale of securities to investors outside of the United States, both subject to compliance with …
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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires financial institutions – companies that offer consumers financial products or services like loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance – to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data. What are the …
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(A)The term “nonpublic personal information” means personally identifiable financial information— (i)provided by a consumer to a financial institution; (ii)resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer; or (iii)otherwise obtained by the financial institution. What …
Leia maisThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: A Comprehensive Overview
Enhanced Regulatory Authority of the CFTC The Dodd-Frank Act significantly expanded the regulatory authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over the swaps market, which had a value exceeding $400 trillion. This enhanced authority allows the CFTC to effectively …
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