Off-channel communications

Advice from a former regulator: Don’t let “deregulation” lull you into complacency

Nekia Hackworth, former SEC Deputy Director of Enforcement and DOJ Associate Deputy Attorney General, visited the Global Relay offices to share her thoughts on the government’s deregulatory stance and what compliance teams should look out for in an increasingly volatile risk landscape.

Something phishy: Are banks crossing the line with fake off-channel compliance messages?

Banks are now using dummy messages to source out the use of off-channel communications, as regulators continue to pursue and penalize firms unable to meet the rules. However, are banks crossing the line and, should they look to implement tools that compliantly capture communications across all channels instead?

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.

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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.

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.

How can firms maintain SEC Marketing Rule compliance?

Despite a slowdown in regulatory enforcement actions, ongoing Marketing Rule fines have signaled that compliant marketing messaging remains a priority for SEC. Explore how firms can reinforce compliance posture and implement the right tools to follow the marketing rules.

FINRA fines broker $10,000 for off-channel communications breaches

An ex-broker has been fined and suspended by FINRA for breaching recordkeeping rules, and attempting to cover up misconduct by deleting messages.

Personal devices in crisis? Risks vs. rewards of BYOD policies in pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical companies face a tough choice between enabling BYOD or issuing corporate devices. Understand the risks, rewards, and compliance factors of both.

The Conduct Chronicles – Deepfakes. Who are you really dealing with?

Emma Parry explores the growing risk of deepfake fraud, highlighting real world cases that have led to the loss of millions of dollars through scams and manipulation.

SEC plants crypto recordkeeping seeds with Spring 2025 agenda

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins has set the regulator on a course toward crypto with its early ‘Spring 2025’ statement, including proposals to bring crypto under the scope of existing recordkeeping regulations.

Five ways a single-vendor solution can mitigate data governance risks

Learn how a single-vendor solution can capture, store, and monitor business communications to enable complete compliance, all while protecting your data.