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A Refresher on Regulation W: Limits on Bank-Affiliate Transactions

Regulation W, governed by the Federal Reserve, restricts how much a bank can transact with its own affiliates. Transactions are capped at 10% of capital with any single affiliate and 20% collectively, with strict collateral rules to protect the financial system. Violations can lead to serious penalties. Read more.

U.S. Reporting Rules Trip Up Japan Inc.—GAAP Gap Grows

Japanese companies in the U.S. face real challenges with U.S. GAAP. Parent companies relying on J-GAAP or IFRS often lack deep local expertise. This leads to mistakes in lease accounting, revenue recognition, and internal controls, raising risks of SEC penalties and eroding credibility. Read more.

De Minimis Tariff Repeal Hits Cross-Border E-Commerce

The U.S. ended its $800 duty-free threshold for imports. This change has made small-item imports significantly more costly and compliance-intensive. The silver lining? A surge in compliance tech innovation and a shift toward nearshoring. Read more.

🧠 Expert Take

Before embarking on a procurement, whether large or small, it is important that the procurement is fair, transparent, and in the best interest of the Commonwealth. OSD’s Director of Compliance, Camille Clarke.

🧰 Compliance Toolkit

Reduce Risk with Quantification

Turning risk into numbers empowers better decisions. Quantification lets organizations prioritize resources, compare risks across departments, and communicate concisely with stakeholders. It turns compliance from reactive to strategic—though it requires good data, some upfront investment, and ongoing updates. 

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