Michael MacPhail

With nearly three decades of experience in securities regulation and enforcement, Michael MacPhail represents publicly traded corporations, investment advisors, broker-dealers, transfer agents, accounting firms, law firms and individuals in a wide variety of high stakes civil and criminal investigations, enforcement actions and private litigation.

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SEC Exams for 2021 to Focus on Climate and ESG, Reg BI, Crypto, & More

The SEC’s Division of Examination’s (formerly OCIE) annual announcement of its exam priorities is always noteworthy. It provides helpful insight into this division’s thinking and can serve as a roadmap for regulated entities to focus their compliance and supervision planning. The announcement of these priorities is even more important following a change in the presidential administration and the changes at the Commission that inevitably follow. Not surprisingly, the recently announced Division of Examination priorities for 2021 (summarized below) align with the Biden Administration’s policy priorities and key trends in the financial landscape.

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