Why Canadian banks need strong mobile device management
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Why Canadian banks need strong mobile device management
Regulators are making mobile communications compliance a 2026 priority for Canadian firms
Mobile messaging has become a primary channel for business communications, and regulators have responded by increasing oversight on how firms capture and monitor SMS, WhatsApp, and collaboration apps—regardless of device ownership.
Canadian financial organizations have historically faced less scrutiny from domestic regulators than their U.S. counterparts. However, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s 2026 Compliance Report echoes recent priorities identified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA): third-party oversight, cybersecurity, and compliance program effectiveness.
All of these priorities overlap in mobile device management. Mobile devices, whether personal or corporate-issued, are more difficult to monitor and secure, creating the greatest compliance exposure for Canadian institutions.
To help, we’ve identified the potential fines and firetraps lurking in mobile business communications and the best practices for mobile device management in 2026. Download the PDF below or learn more about Global Relay’s mobile communications solution.
