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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON, D.C. -X -___________________-- In the Matter of Docket No. 98 - 027 - B - I William Shilstone A Former Institution-Affiliated Party of : Societe Get-&ale - New York Branch New York, New York : _________________-__-- Cease and Desist Order Issued Upon Consent Pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as Amended -X WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 3 1818 et seq. (the “Act”) the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Board of Governors”) issues this Cease and Desist Order (the “Order”) against William Shilstone (“Shilstone”), a former institution-affiliated party, as defined in Sections 3(u) and (b)(4) of the Act, 12 U.S.C. 5s 18 13(u) and 18 18(b)(4), of the New York branch of Societe G&&ale, in connection with his recording of foreign exchange transactions on the books and records of Societd G&-&ale; and WHEREAS, by affixing his signature hereunder, Mr. Shilstone has consented to the issuance of this Order by the Board of Governors and has waived any and all rights hemight otherwise have pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 18 18 or 12 C.F.R. Part 263 or otherwise (a) to the issuance of a notice of charges and of hearing; (b) to a hearing for the purpose of taking evidence with respect to any matter implied or set forth in this Order; (c) to obtain judicial review of this Order or any provision thereof; and (d) to challenge or contest in any manner the basis, issuance, validity, effectiveness or enforceability NOW, THEREFORE, of this Order or any provision hereof; prior to the taking of any testimony or adjudication of or finding on any issue of fact or law implied or set forth herein, and without this Order constituting an admission of any allegation made or implied by the Board of Governors in connection herewith, and solely for the purpose of settlement of this matter without protracted or extended proceedings: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, pursuant to Section S(b) of the Act, 18 U.S.C. § 18 18(b), that: 1. Shilstone shall not serve as an institution-affiliated party of any institution or agency specified in Section S(e)(7)(A) of the FDI Act, 12 U.S.C. 3 1818(e)(7)(A), including a bank, bank holding company, or nonbank subsidiary, where his duties include, directly or indirectly, trading on behalf of the institution or agency. 2. Should Shilstone desire to become an institution-affiliated party, as defined in Sections 3(u) and 8(b)(3) and (4) of the FDI Act, of any institution or agency specified in Section 8(e)(7)(A) of the FDI Act, 12 U.S.C. 9 18 18(7)(A), including, but not limited to, any insured depository institution, bank or thrift holding company. or U.S. agency or branch of a foreign bank, other than is set forth in paragraph 1, above, Shilstone shall take all actions as are necessary, consistent with his responsibilities, and procedures to ensure that he will: (a) comply with all policies of his employer as they pertain to his duties, including, where applicable, the 2 preparation of accurate books and records; and (b) comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations. 3. (a) Shilstone shall make restitution to the New York branch of Societe Generale in the sum of $10,000 for losses incurred by the New York branch in connection with Shilstone’s recording of foreign exchange transactions on the books and records of Societe G&r&ale. (b) The restitution described in paragraph 3 (a) hereof shall be remitted in full, payable to the “Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System” and shall be forwarded, with Shilstone’s executed copy of this Order, to Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary of the Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 2055 1, who shall make remittance of the same to the New York branch of Societe G&r&ale. (c) No portion of the restitution payment required by this paragraph shall be, directly or indirectly, paid, advanced, reimbursed or otherwise funded by the New York branch of Societe G&r&ale or any of its successors or assigns. 4. Any violation of this Order shall separately subject Mr. Shilstone to appropriate civil penalties under Section 8(i) of the Act, 12 U.S.C. 5 18 18(i) 5. All communication (a> regarding this Order shall be addressed to: Mr. Robert O’Sullivan Senior Vice President Examinations Department Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Street New York, New York 10045 and a copy to: 3 Karen E. Gifford, Esq. Legal Department Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Street New York, NY 10045 04 6. Mr. William Shilstone c/o Ira Finkelstein, Esq. Tenzer Greenblatt LLP The Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10174 This Order and each and every provision hereof, is and shall remain fully effective and enforceable until expressly stayed, modified, terminated or suspended in writing by the Board of Governors. 7. The provisions of this Order shall not bar, estop or otherwise prevent the Board of Governors, the Reserve Bank or any federal or state agency or department any other action affecting Shilstone. Shilstone agrees and acknowledges bar or estop any criminal charges or prosecutions from taking that this Order does not against him, and Shilstone hereby waives any right he might otherwise have based upon this Order to assert a defense of double jeopardy any criminal proceeding. 4 in . . By order of the Board of Governors, effective thi&?d day of& , BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM William Shilstone Secreta& of the Board 1998.