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.
Where does your data go when you use Global Relay’s AI-enabled surveillance?
We’ve mapped how your data moves through our closed ecosystem for analysis by our AI-enabled surveillance solution, and what safety measures we’re taking to ensure your data is never compromised.
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.
FCA encourages AI innovation as industry views on evolving technology shift
The FCA – alongside other regulators – has encouraged AI innovation in business workflows to support growth, while also urging firms to continue prioritizing responsible use through strong security frameworks.
The OCC hack leaves banks feeling under attack
The OCC suffered a major cybersecurity breach that remained undetected for a year, prompting backlash from major banks. The incident has intensified calls for stronger identity controls and secure communications systems.
Four key steps to mitigate social media risk
How can firms address the compliance risks that come along with social media's integration into business operations?
The Conduct Chronicles – “The real-world impact of Market Manipulation”
Emma Parry discusses how regulators are increasing enforcement and urging firms to improve oversight, as seen in cases such as the 'Whatsapp' fines and JP Morgan's market manipulation, underscoring the broader impact of market abuse on consumers.
The Conduct Chronicles – “Are we winning the Culture War?”
Emma Parry explores the need for firms to invest more into their work cultures to ensure the prevention of both financial and non-financial misconduct.
Compliance & Conversation – Eyes on surveillance: from trading to communications, why is the spotlight on surveillance?
Global Relay sits down with Head of Global Wholesale Market Surveillance at Barclays, Steve Livermore, and Group Head of Market Conduct Risk at UBS, Ian Blair, to cover the trending topics in surveillance.
Play chess, not checkers: 5 ways firms can fortify policies against noncompliance
Noncompliance risks may not be completely unavoidable, but they can decrease substantially when financial organizations anticipate precarious situations and take steps to defend against them.