$118 million in SEC and CFTC fines continues off-channel comms crackdown
The pace of regulatory enforcement action for recordkeeping failures continues to increase, as both the SEC and CFTC issue more fines for off-channel communications breaches. But two cases reinforce the benefits of self-reporting and cooperation.
Watch out for WhatsApp: Does the FCA plan to follow in the footsteps of U.S. regulators?
There has been no shortage of fines for recordkeeping failures in the U.S., particularly from regulators like the SEC and CFTC – though movement from the U.K.’s primary financial regulator seems to point toward a future concentration on the topic.
C-suite under scrutiny as data mishandling hinders investigation and fails to meet regulatory expectation
C-suite professionals are facing the repercussions of their inability to manage data reporting and controls efficiently. It is vital that senior officials set the 'tone at the top' by maintaining regulatory standards and ensuring that incomplete data submissions are seen as unacceptable.
By the dozen – SEC fines 12 municipal advisors $1.3 million for off-channel communications
The Securities and Exchange Commission has continued its ongoing crusade against off-channel communications with a spate of recordkeeping fines against 12 municipal advisors.
How does voice surveillance differ from other forms of communications surveillance?
As regulators encourage firms to effectively supervise business communications to deter misconduct and maintain compliance, what are the main differences to watch for when monitoring voice communications versus other written digital communications?
Raising your Archiving IQ: Healthcare to take care
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6 tips to enhance eDiscovery practices for healthcare
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Regulators drop their mics in their quest to preserve voice comms
As regulatory scrutiny increases around voice capture, it is essential that financial services adopt voice surveillance solutions to prevent market abuse and non-financial misconduct.
Hold the phone – What are the voice recordkeeping requirements for firms?
A large component of prevalently used messaging platforms is the ability to communicate through voice chat, which poses an avenue for compliance risk. Despite infrequent movement around voice recordkeeping, indications within current regulations and previous enforcements suggest that heightened scrutiny may be on the other line.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance is a demanding process for corporations, especially when operating in multiple global locations. With varying demands across different regions, it can feel like a bit of a juggling act to comply.
Bad finfluence – Is influencer marketing worth the risks?
With the FCA having announced court dates for a case against nine social media influencers involved in non-compliant financial promotions, do the benefits outweigh the risks for ‘finfluencer’ marketing?