Financial Compliance

Wise US Inc. Consent Order with Multiple States

Wise US Inc. has entered into a Consent Order with six states (California, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Texas, and Massachusetts) following a multi-state examination. The examination identified deficiencies in Wise's Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (BSA/AML/CFT) program, including issues with independent reviews, suspicious activity reporting, and transaction monitoring.

NY DFS Consent Order to Paxos Trust Company

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a consent order to Paxos Trust Company, LLC. The order resolves findings that Paxos failed to conduct proper due diligence on Binance and maintain effective anti-money laundering programs, as required by a 2020 letter agreement.

Healthplex Inc. Consent Order with NY DFS

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a consent order against Healthplex, Inc. for violations of the state's Cybersecurity Regulation. Healthplex will pay a penalty and must implement corrective actions to comply with data protection and multi-factor authentication requirements.

Wunderpetz LLC Consent Order - Unregistered Franchises

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions entered a Consent Order against Wunderpetz, LLC for offering unregistered franchises. The company was ordered to pay $500 in investigative costs and cease and desist from further violations.

Washington State DFI Final Order against Isaac Mayanja & Associates

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions entered a Final Order against Isaac Mayanja & Associates and Isaac Nsejjere Mayanja, revoking their registration and imposing a $62,000 fine. The order stems from false filings, failure to disclose, and impeding an examination.

Washington State DFI v. Anguluri, Innovative Investing Group - Statement of Charges

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Division of Securities issued a Statement of Charges against Prasad Anguluri and Innovative Investing Group Inc. for operating an unregistered investment adviser business and misleading investigators, seeking fines, disgorgement, and a cease and desist order.

Peterson Wealth Management LLC and Bryce Peterson - Consent Order

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions entered a Consent Order against Peterson Wealth Management LLC and Bryce Peterson for violating the Securities Act by acting as unregistered investment advisers and exceeding de minimis clientele limits. The order includes a $15,000 fine, disgorgement, and investigative costs.

Washington State DFI v. iCap Enterprises - Securities Fraud

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has issued a Statement of Charges against iCap Enterprises, Inc., Chris Christensen, Jim Christensen, and 10 other related parties for alleged securities fraud. The action seeks to impose fines, costs, and cease and desist orders for operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 1,800 investors out of at least $250 million.

SEC v. Fernando Passos - Fraud Enforcement Action

The SEC announced a final consent judgment against Fernando Passos, former executive vice president of IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A., for fraud. Passos is permanently enjoined from violating antifraud provisions, barred from serving as an officer or director of a public company, and ordered to pay a $500,000 civil penalty.

FCA CEO Speech: UK Wholesale Finance Renaissance

FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi delivered a speech on the future of UK wholesale finance, emphasizing the UK's role as a global trading hub and the FCA's commitment to market integrity and reform. The speech, delivered at the Goldman Sachs EMEA Head of Trading conference, highlighted opportunities for growth and the need for the UK financial sector to adapt at market speed.