Jennie Clarke

Non-Financial Misconduct Rules Extending to SMCR Firms: An essential guide

With the FCA set to expand its non-financial misconduct (NFM) rules to 37,000 additional firms, we've put together an essential guide to what the changes mean, and how firms can prepare for them.

A guide to recordkeeping in 2026: best practice, tools, and future state for the Nordics

Explore what Nordic regulators expect from financial institutions in 2026, from proactive data inspections to off-channel communications capture. Learn about recent enforcement actions, key regulatory priorities, and the tools needed to build a defensible, future-proof recordkeeping strategy.

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Surveillance at a crossroads: What 1LOD’s 2026 Benchmarking Survey tells us about the state of the industry

The 1LOD 2026 Surveillance Benchmarking Survey, sponsored by Global Relay, reveals an industry at a turning point. AI is accelerating, regulatory expectations are rising, and culture is now a compliance issue — but data quality and uneven implementation mean many firms are still playing catch-up.

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1LOD: The 2026 Surveillance Benchmarking Survey & Report

AI is reshaping financial services surveillance — but are firms ready? The 2026 Surveillance Benchmarking Survey reveals where the industry stands on regulation, data quality, and the road to full AI implementation.

What is data completeness, and why does it matter in the Nordics?

Discover why data completeness is becoming a critical priority for regulated firms in the Nordics. Learn how capturing every communication can strengthen compliance, improve risk detection, and support faster investigations.

Tailored archiving solutions for financial services, healthcare, and government in 2026

Firms in financial services, healthcare and government are each facing their own challenges to meet regulatory demands.

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Why message archiving is critical for compliance in 2026

Amid ever-increasing regulatory scrutiny, message archiving for compliance isn’t just a best practice - it’s essential for protecting your business and meeting today’s demanding regulatory standards.

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Ensuring SCADA system compliance in the energy sector

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (also known as SCADA systems) are automated hardware and software solutions that enable real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of processes like power generation, transmission, and distribution. SCADA system compliance is based on strict regulatory standards to protect critical operations, and firms in the energy sector are increasingly turning to B2B SaaS energy compliance solutions that leverage emerging technology.

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How to choose an operationally resilient technology vendor

System outages are on the rise, leaving firms struggling to ensure operational resilience and reconsidering business continuity plans. We set out the key steps to consider when choosing an operationally resilient tech vendor.

Embracing PSD2 for open banking innovation

In 2012, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) fundamentally changed derivatives reporting for financial and non-financial counterparties. EMIR regulation shifted again in 2024 with EMIR Refit updates introducing new mandatory requirements. So how can derivatives market participants navigate EMIR reporting and build the correct EU market infrastructure to ensure ongoing compliance?

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Adhering to EMIR reporting for derivatives markets

In 2012, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) fundamentally changed derivatives reporting for financial and non-financial counterparties. EMIR regulation shifted again in 2024 with EMIR Refit updates introducing new mandatory requirements. So how can derivatives market participants navigate EMIR reporting and build the correct EU market infrastructure to ensure ongoing compliance?

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