The emerging core competency of data governance
A good data governance framework requires a wide audit and strategic approach to avoid regulatory risk, and in order to use data as an asset.
The Conduct Chronicles – Can AI boost conduct and culture?
Emma Parry highlights the benefits of AI in defining a culture that enables self-reporting, working to analyze large data sets and detect areas for further investigation.
FCA to streamline SM&CR in bid to reduce regulatory burdens
Amid efforts by the U.K. government to boost investment, innovation, and growth by cutting “red tape”, the Financial Conduct Authority has laid out plans to “streamline” elements of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to “make the regime less onerous to firms.”
The FCA is standing on business to tackle market abuse
The FCA is intensifying its crackdown on financial crime, handing out long prison sentences, as part of its broader strategy to restore trust and integrity in the market.
Secure, seamless, streamlined – Why switch to Global Relay?
While changing unified communications vendors may not have been part of your plan for 2025, switching can unlock benefits including increased security, reduced complexity, and enhanced data completeness – and the switchover process doesn’t have to be painful.
Regulatory Wrap episode 65: The FCA expands misconduct rules to 37,000 firms
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to July 11, Rob Mason recounts the FCA’s decision to expand misconduct rules to 37,000 non-banking firms in 2026.
Regulatory Wrap episode 64: Global regulators crack down on finfluencer violations
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to June 20, Kathryn Fallah covers the international crackdown on financial influencers, also known as “finfluencers.”
Regulatory Wrap episode 63: Is comms compliance at a tipping point?
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to June 13, Rob Mason dissects key findings from our latest Industry Insights: Compliance Communications 2025 Report.
FCA puts innovation “at the very heart” of its strategy
Following its international counterparts, the FCA has adopted a reduced regulation ideology. At the center of this is the push for innovation to amplify growth, fight financial crime, improve processes, and attract clients.
FINRA fine shows off-channel comms are still on the record
Despite a global push towards reduced regulation, a recent FINRA-issued fine for off-channel communication shows that recordkeeping and surveillance remain a regulatory priority.
FCA leaves non-financial misconduct nowhere to hide with broader rules
The U.K. regulator has clarified its expectations on bullying and harassment and will extend rules on non-financial misconduct reporting to 37,000 non-bank firms by September 2026.