The definitive guide to capital markets regulatory compliance
Governance, Compliance, and Supervision in the Capital Markets demystifies the regulatory environment, providing a practical, flexible roadmap for compliance. Banks and financial services firms are under heavy regulatory scrutiny, and must implement comprehensive controls to comply with new rules that are changing the way they conduct business. This book provides a way forward, with clear, actionable guidance that strengthens governance at all levels, and balances supervisory and compliance requirements with the need to do business. From regulatory schemes to individual roles and responsibilities, this invaluable guide details the most pressing issues in today's financial services organizations, and provides expert advice. The ancillary website provides additional tools and guidance, including checklists, required reading, and sample exercises that help strengthen understanding and ease real-world implementation.
Providing both a broad overview of governance, compliance, and supervision, as well as detailed guidance on application, this book presents a solid framework for firms seeking a practical approach to meeting the new requirements.
- Understand the importance of governance and Tone at the Top
- Distinguish the roles of compliance and supervision within a financial services organization
- Delve into the regulatory scheme applicable to broker dealers, banks, and investment advisors
- Examine the risks and consequences of inadequate supervision at the organizational or individual level
The capital markets regulatory environment is complex and ever-evolving, yet compliance is mandatory. A solid understanding of regulatory structure is critical, but must also be accompanied by a practical strategy for effective implementation. Governance, Compliance, and Supervision in the Capital Markets provides both, enabling today's banks and financial services firms to get back on track and get back to business.
About the Author: SARAH SWAMMY is a Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Portfolio Solutions businesses both in State Street Global Market, LLC, a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of State Street Bank and Trust, and in State Street Bank and Trust. She is also a member of the Global Markets Business Risk Committee. Sarah joined State Street from BNY Mellon where she held several leadership positions including Business Manager and Head of Supervision for BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, Chief Administrative Officer for BNY Mellon Global Markets, and principal overseeing the sales and trading businesses. Sarah has held compliance positions at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., CSFB, and Barclays Capital, Inc.
MICHAEL MCMASTER is a Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer for BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, a broker-dealer affiliate of BNY Mellon, Chief Compliance Officer for BNY Mellon's Broker Dealer Services Division and Head of BNY Mellon's Shared Services Compliance Group.
