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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing a new rule that would allow exemptions from certain requirements tied to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), which banks and savings associations must file. This rule aims to give national banks and federal savings associations some flexibility if they come up with new, more efficient ways to comply with anti-money laundering laws, while still being reviewed for safety and soundness. The proposal includes guidelines on how banks can apply for these exemptions and factors that will be considered in granting them, like consistency with the Bank Secrecy Act and any supervisory concerns. The OCC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule until February 22, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a temporary order and notice regarding an application from The Toronto-Dominion Bank and others for exemption from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act due to guilty pleas by TD Bank US Holding Company and TD Bank, N.A., related to anti-money laundering failures. The application seeks to exempt Epoch Investment Partners and other affiliated entities from disqualification rules that would negatively impact their ability to provide investment services to funds. The applicants argue that the misconduct was limited to certain entities and didn't involve Epoch, and they have taken steps to improve compliance practices. The temporary order allows them to continue services until a decision on a permanent order is made.