Regulatory Wrap Episode 27: SEC Crackdown, 5 Firms Fined for Marketing Rule Violations
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 19, Aarti Agarwal unpicks the SEC’s charges against five investment adviser firms for violating the Marketing Rule.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 26: Regulators & Recordkeeping Rules, The SEC and FCA Increase Transparency
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 12, Rob Mason discusses the theme of transparency with financial regulators, including the SEC’s explanation about the trigger factors that lead to investigations.
Remediate, recordkeep, rinse, repeat – SEC sets out decision making process behind recordkeeping fines
The SEC sets out the rationale behind its recordkeeping enforcements, increasing its transparency and pushing for greater accountability across the industry.
Regulatory Wrap Episode #25: Reviewing Regulatory Risks, Lessons from a $350M Fine
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 5, Rob Mason considers how firms can ensure effective surveillance procedures and complete trading data capture in reflection of related enforcements.
A guide to how FINRA 4511 works
Explore the intricacies of financial industry regulations and navigate the landscape of record-keeping requirements seamlessly. Trust Global Relay for expert solutions ensuring your organization stays in compliance with FINRA Rule 4511, safeguarding your communication practices in the financial sector.
Compliant communications Q&A: 4 ways to combat common challenges
Compliant communication – what makes it so difficult to control? Financial experts unpack the challenges that coincide with communications, especially when contending with new channels and rigorous regulatory enforcement, and answer pressing questions on how best to navigate them.
Will the FCA crack down on WhatsApp? What happened and what’s next
Multiple U.S. and U.K. regulators have taken enforcement action against firms for off-channel communications on WhatsApp, however, the primary U.K. regulator is yet to make it a clear priority. What can we expect from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) going forward?
What do the SEC enforcement results tell us about compliance trends?
With the Securities and Exchange Commission releasing its annual enforcement results, we explore what they convey about regulatory priorities over the last year – and for the year to come.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 9: Navigating Compliance Across Messaging Channels
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to October 13, we reflect on a recently issued SEC fine against a former industry analyst for insider dealing on Xbox audio.
What is SEC Rule 18a-6? Ensure you are ready for implementation
Last year, SEC Rule 18a-6 was amended alongside Rule 17a-4, marking the first time SBSDs and MSBSPs became subject to regulatory requirements around electronic recordkeeping. As the compliance date for this rule approaches, what steps do swap-dealers and participants need to take to ensure regulatory compliance?
CFTC Commissioner urges regulatory reforms to keep pace with technology
CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero’s recent remarks on keeping pace with evolving technologies like social media and AI highlight their ability to assist regulators by strengthening protection, broadening financial information outreach, and easing accessibility.