Davis Polk Insights on Financial Regulation
Mr. Sater is an associate in Davis Polk's Financial Institutions Group. [Full Bio]
CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad announced this week that he will be stepping down on January 20. Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo, who is the sole Republican currently serving on the Commission, will take over on at least an interim basis.
During his term as a CFTC commissioner, Mr. Giancarlo has published…
Continue Reading Possible Priorities for a CFTC Chaired by Commissioner Giancarlo
On November 15, 2016, the SEC approved a plan to create a consolidated audit trail (the “CAT”) that will contain a record of order events for most equity and listed options transactions in the United States. When implemented, the CAT will dramatically enhance the ability of the SEC and the…
Continue Reading SEC Approves Consolidated Audit Trail Plan
In September 2016, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “NYDFS”) proposed new cybersecurity regulations (the “Proposed Rules”) for banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions regulated by the NYDFS (“Covered Entities”).[1] The Proposed Rules reflect an ongoing interest in cybersecurity by