From Instagram grids to behind bars: Finfluencers are under investigation
The FCA is cracking down on finfluencers as firms face growing pressure to closely monitor and regulate their social media promotions.
FCA follows the current of reduced regulation
In a major shift from its former 'name and shame' proposed strategy, the FCA is now taking a collaborative approach with firms in order to encourage economic growth by reducing regulatory burdens.
ACER shows suspicious transaction reports are rising across EU energy markets under new REMIT
The first-of-its-kind assessment looks at how regulators are processing reports of potential financial misconduct within wholesale energy markets and offers suggestions for PPATs to improve reporting amidst increased regulatory scrutiny.
Regulatory Wrap episode 62: DOJ makes self-disclosure a strategic advantage
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to May 23, Ryan Sheridan uncover how the DOJ’s updated white-collar enforcement plan repositions self-disclosure as a commercial advantage.
Regulatory Wrap episode 61: The future of AI in surveillance workflows
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to May 16, Kathryn Fallah highlights the top stats from Global Relay’s State of AI in Surveillance 2025 report.
SEC leadership outlines a pivoting path of regulation and enforcement
At an SEC event, several Commission leaders shared their views on altering regulation going forward, with focuses on pro-innovation policies, crypto rulemaking, and reduction of the regulatory burden. What does this move toward deregulation mean for firms?
Regulatory Wrap Episode 59: SEC cracks down on settlor’s remorse
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 18, Kathryn Fallah unpacks what the SEC deems a case of “settlor’s remorse” following a request by 16 firms to amend off-channel communications settlements.
SEC doubles down on off-channel communications settlements
The SEC has denied a motion raised by 16 firms to modify or amend previously agreed settlements for off-channel communication violations that sought to “equalize” their ongoing compliance responsibilities with more recent enforcement cases.
Regulatory Wrap episode 57: AI in surveillance- is 2025 the turning point?
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 4, Kathryn Fallah dissects shifting industry views around AI for 2025.
Is the SEC all in on AI following recent statements?
Speeches from Commissioner Hester Pierce and Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda suggest that the SEC may be taking a less prescriptive approach to AI technology moving forward.
What does the data of 12,000 financial organizations reveal about industry trends?
On February 5, 2025, we were joined by a panel of compliance and surveillance experts to explore top compliance trends, answering questions including whether the FCA is complicating compliance, how AI is being used for surveillance, and if conduct and culture should be high on firm’s agendas.