Surveillance Snippets: Surveil now to save later – why should firms invest anyway?
By establishing a well-nourished surveillance system early on, firms can reap invaluable benefits later, such as avoiding steep regulatory fines and boosting operational efficiencies.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 59: SEC cracks down on settlor’s remorse
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 18, Kathryn Fallah unpacks what the SEC deems a case of “settlor’s remorse” following a request by 16 firms to amend off-channel communications settlements.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 58: Oracle Cloud breach calls for a cybersecurity wake-up call
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 11, Ryan Sheridan discusses the alleged Oracle Cloud data breach that affected over 140,000 customers.
FCA encourages AI innovation as industry views on evolving technology shift
The FCA – alongside other regulators – has encouraged AI innovation in business workflows to support growth, while also urging firms to continue prioritizing responsible use through strong security frameworks.
Surveillance Snippets: Mind the data capture gap with surveillance strategies
When considering surveillance, it all comes down to data – and missing or incomplete datasets could pose a dire issue. How can firms reevaluate their surveillance governance and data management to maintain compliance with U.S. regulators?
Surveillance Snippets: Striking the balance between communications surveillance and privacy
In persisting enforcements for recordkeeping failures, regulators stress the need to “reasonably supervise personnel” to detect and prevent possible violations. But how can firms ensure effective supervision when questions of privacy rights arise?
The Conduct Chronicles – The Emerging Risks of LinkedIn
As social media opens up new avenues of communication, businesses face a new set of challenges. From possibilities of insider trading to investment scams, firms must take the necessary precautions to mitigate these potential risks.
The OCC hack leaves banks feeling under attack
The OCC suffered a major cybersecurity breach that remained undetected for a year, prompting backlash from major banks. The incident has intensified calls for stronger identity controls and secure communications systems.
SEC doubles down on off-channel communications settlements
The SEC has denied a motion raised by 16 firms to modify or amend previously agreed settlements for off-channel communication violations that sought to “equalize” their ongoing compliance responsibilities with more recent enforcement cases.
Regulatory Wrap episode 57: AI in surveillance- is 2025 the turning point?
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 4, Kathryn Fallah dissects shifting industry views around AI for 2025.
Oracle Cloud breach: Lessons on public cloud risk
Oracle Cloud appears to have fallen victim to a breach by threat actors for the second time in two months. Despite their size, large Cloud providers may not be the safest option for firms.
