DOJ reforms self-disclosure approach with new corporate enforcement plan
The DOJ has altered its corporate enforcement policy to simplify investigations and amplify the benefits firms can receive by self-reporting, fully cooperating, and effectively remediating misconduct.
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.
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?
LLM MythBusters – How does AI training for comms surveillance work?
Due to its novelty in communications surveillance, there are certain misconceptions about how AI is enabled and trained to identify risk. We’ve broken down five of the most common myths to uncover how LLMs operate within compliance processes.
Regulatory Wrap episode 56: FCA pivots on “name and shame”
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to March 21, Kathryn Fallah discusses the FCA’s decision to axe its controversial “name and shame” proposal.
FCA bans Crispin Odey as non-financial misconduct focus grows
With the FCA taking action against Crispin Odey, a controversial hedge fund manager who has been the subject of serious misconduct allegations, it seems the regulator is keeping its word on prioritizing non-financial misconduct.
“It’s on the chat” – Shift in Nordic regulatory tone as Danske Bank fined $4.4 million for market manipulation
Norway’s financial regulator, Finanstilsynet, has fined Danske Bank A/S 50 million NOK for market manipulation, with the investigation unearthing “illuminating” evidence of misconduct across a range of communications channels.
The Conduct Chronicles – “I Spy with my Little AI”
Emma Parry analyzes how firms are increasingly looking to monitor social media channels and their use, and are utilising AI and to do so.
Regulatory Wrap Episode #46: The FCA’s Survey on Non-Financial Misconduct
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to October 25, Jennie Clarke discusses regulatory views on finfluencers and their role in financial promotion.
Conduct and culture: A growing focus for U.S. regulators?
Discover how the focus on conduct and culture has developed over the last several years in U.S. financial regulation.
Regulatory Wrap Episode #45: FCA Cracks Down on Illegal Financial Promotions
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to October 25, Jennie Clarke discusses regulatory views on finfluencers and their role in financial promotion.