How Global Relay ensures a frictionless implementation
A fumbled implementation can sink months of work and money spent. Learn the warning signs and read how Global Relay’s collaborative Enterprise Success Program guarantees we always stick the landing.
Crypto Decrypted: Strengthening crypto fluency to manage evolving risks
Digital assets offer numerous opportunities for both firms and markets. However, to circumvent risk and meet regulatory expectations, firms must build high standards of crypto fluency amongst compliance teams.
FINTRAC fines five firms over C$350,000 for AML failures
Canada's anti-money laundering (AML) regulator FINTRAC has issued fines totalling over C$350,000 to five firms for multiple breaches of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act.
What advice does the DOJ have for pharma compliance teams?
The DOJ assistant attorney general emphasized proactive self-disclosure and hinted at how pharmaceuticals can best prepare for new trends in enforcement.
$65,000 FINRA fine for firm’s multiple recordkeeping rules breaches
A California-based firm has been hit with a sizable FINRA fine for multiple recordkeeping and Regulation Best Interest rules failures, including off-channel communications.
Regulatory Wrap episode 74: The FCA knows what you did last summer
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to October 31, Jay Hampshire breaks down a speech from the FCA, which reinforces its “do the right thing” motto.
Record C$176 million FINTRAC fine for AML failings
Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog fined Xelox Enterprises Ltd C$176 million for violating anti-money laundering regulations under the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act.
FINTRAC issues a C$600,000 fine for transaction monitoring failures
Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog fined the First Nations Bank of Canada C$600,000 for violating multiple regulations, including a failure to regularly monitor business relationships for suspicious transactions.
FINRA fines broker $10,000 for off-channel communications breaches
An ex-Wells Fargo broker has been fined and suspended by FINRA for breaching recordkeeping rules, and attempting to cover up misconduct by deleting messages.
CPPA issues record $1.35 million fine for data privacy failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency has issued the largest fine in its history, levied against Tractor Supply Company for multiple violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Are we entering a new era of deregulation?
With regulators shifting focus away from enforcement and emphasizing the benefits of self-reporting early, are we entering a period of deregulation in financial services – and what does this mean for firms?