FCA Survey finds 178 WhatsApp policy breaches, with over 41% from senior staff
A survey of 11 wholesale banks found that 178 breaches of communications compliance policies were reported, despite firms introducing compliance recording and monitoring solutions, and the majority came from senior employees.
FCA and FINRA shift attention to individual accountability with misconduct fines
Regulators are taking a hardline stance on personal conduct and accountability, as shown by the latest FINRA enforcement action against a broker for exam cheating, as well as a £1 million FCA fine against a CEO for “lack of integrity through misleading statements.
Regulatory Wrap episode 66: The FCA vs. market abuse
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to July 18, Aarti Agarwal discusses how the FCA has ramped up efforts to tackle market abuse and protect integrity.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Surveillance Snippets: Step up the surveillance game with AI enablement
High volumes of data require high-tech surveillance systems to keep pace – which is where AI comes in. How can AI-enablement help firms take their surveillance governance to the next level?
From Instagram grids to behind bars: Finfluencers are under investigation
The FCA is cracking down on finfluencers as firms face growing pressure to closely monitor and regulate their social media promotions.