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Video: Unpacking 2026’s top communications capture trends    

Receive expert insight on the top recordkeeping trends for 2026, as well as the direction of communications capture trends moving forward.

FINRA flags how firms are using GenAI – and key compliance considerations

GenAI use cases are evolving fast, enabling firms to streamline complex processes and improve operational efficiency. FINRA has published an overview of its member’s frequent GenAI implementations – and cautioned firms on ensuring they consider compliance.

What is Chain of Thought prompting – and what are the benefits?

As the pace of AI adoption continues to increase, firms operating in regulated industries are embracing the opportunities that technologies like Large Language Models present for compliance and monitoring, and the increased transparency around model decision making it can provide.

Has compliance outgrown traditional archiving?

Compliance teams are contending with more data, more regulatory pressure, and more advanced technology. To keep up, you need an archive that does more than just passively store data.

$1.1 million FINRA fine for AML compliance failings

Do recent enforcement actions from FINRA, including a $1.1 million fine for AML compliance program failings and a member ban for unapproved channel use, indicate the regulator’s direction of travel for 2026?

What is the FCA’s final NFM guidance?

The FCA has released its final guidance surrounding non-financial misconduct. Firms must now take accountability and be transparent in cases of bullying, harassment, and intimidation within their businesses.

Regulatory Wrap episode 76: FCA NFM final rules    

In Regulatory Wrap for the week to November 21, Kathryn Fallah reviews the focus areas highlighted in the SEC’s 2026 Examination Priorities.

10 questions we always get asked during security due diligence

Given the increase in cyber security incidents, firms are reassessing strategies and looking to implement more robust and secure solutions. Find out the steps Global Relay takes to ensure your data remains protected.

How is comprehensive risk management a competitive advantage?

With security incidents and data breaches becoming more prevalent – and more disruptive – sound risk-management frameworks can not only minimize threats but give businesses a competitive advantage.

$10,000 fine continues FINRA’s off-channel communications crackdown

FINRA has fined and suspended an ex-B. Riley broker for sending business-related communications via an unapproved personal email account, continuing its enforcement streak against recordkeeping violations.

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.