Tailored archiving solutions for financial services, healthcare, and government in 2026
Firms in financial services, healthcare and government are each facing their own challenges to meet regulatory demands.
Why message archiving is critical for compliance in 2026
Amid ever-increasing regulatory scrutiny, message archiving for compliance isn’t just a best practice - it’s essential for protecting your business and meeting today’s demanding regulatory standards.
$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?
FINRA 2026 Oversight Report flags GenAI, recordkeeping, and cybersecurity risks
The regulator’s annual Oversight Report has highlighted GenAI, recordkeeping, cybersecurity, and third parties as areas where firms should focus efforts to strengthen compliance programs.
A complete guide to ChatGPT recordkeeping
ChatGPT use in financial services has dramatically increased over the past year – especially in North America – raising questions about whether firms are addressing generative AI compliance gaps and aligning with evolving regulatory guidelines.
$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.
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.
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?
The Conduct Chronicles – SEC Renegotiation? Not a chance!
Regulators are reviewing and revising regulations by creating a less intense process for financial services looking to comply with the rules, and while the SEC has refused revisiting past settlements, FINRA seems to be on the case.
Regulatory Wrap episode 67: The $80K cover-up FINRA didn’t miss
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to August 1, Jay Hampshire reviews a FINRA fine against a firm rep for concealing misconduct using off-channel communications.
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.