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.
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?
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.
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Game over – Controversial “name and shame” proposals axed by FCA
The U.K. financial regulator has confirmed that it won’t move forward with a policy planned to name firms under investigation following substantial criticism from industry and government figures.
What does the SEC’s new stance on crypto mean for regulation?
With the announcement of a new SEC crypto task force and suspension of legal proceedings against several crypto exchanges, are we witnessing the end of the “regulation by enforcement” era, or will there be more calls for crypto clarity?
Will CFTC self-reporting incentive create a self-regulating industry?
The CFTC has announced that firms meeting high levels of self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation with the regulator could see any financial penalties for misconduct reduced by up to 55%.
FCA interviews ‘finfluencers’ under caution: Did social media just get serious?
The Financial Conduct Authority is interviewing 20 finfluencers under caution, shortly after setting trial dates for nine others for promoting unauthorized trading schemes. With criminal proceedings on the horizon, are firms taking social media risk seriously?
Is the FCA’s “Name and Shame” approach here to stay?
While the FCA’s suggested shift towards a more transparent enforcement approach received substantial pushback from the finance industry, recent speeches by senior figures have indicated that “name and shame” is here to stay.
Setting the standard – SEC proposes new joint data standards
The SEC, alongside eight other agencies, has proposed establishing new joint data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act to make data more accessible, uniform, and to help regulators be more effective and efficient.