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?
How is comprehensive risk management a competitive advantage?
With security incidents and data breaches becoming more prevalent – and more disruptive – sound risk-management frameworks can not only minimize threats but give businesses a competitive advantage.
Crypto Decrypted: Strengthening crypto fluency to manage evolving risks
Digital assets offer numerous opportunities for both firms and markets. However, to circumvent risk and meet regulatory expectations, firms must build high standards of crypto fluency amongst compliance teams.
Regulatory Wrap episode 75: SEC 2026 Examination Priorities
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to November 21, Kathryn Fallah reviews the focus areas highlighted in the SEC’s 2026 Examination Priorities.
Has the SEC shifted focus in its 2026 Examination Priorities?
The SEC’s Examination Priorities for 2026 include focus areas that align with emerging risks, as well as an emphasis on ensuring compliance programs are effective – though, notably, it make no mention of digital assets.
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.
How much can weak cybersecurity structures cost firms?
With cybercriminals ramping up the frequency and complexity of attacks against financial organizations, it’s evident that a lacking security infrastructure can take a significant toll on not just revenue and business operations – but reputation.
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.
Proactive cooperation reduces CFTC fines to $8 million
The CFTC’s recent “enforcement sprint” initiative saw 10 firms fined a combined amount of $8.3 million, with most receiving fine reductions for “exemplary cooperation” and remediation plans – demonstrating the benefits of self-reporting and collaboration with the regulator.
The Conduct Chronicles – SEC Renegotiation? Not a chance!
Regulators are reviewing and revising regulations by creating a less intense process for financial services looking to comply with the rules, and while the SEC has refused revisiting past settlements, FINRA seems to be on the case.
How AI-powered eDiscovery and Data Supervision Drive Compliance in 2025
June 2025: twelve different regulated financial institutions have been fined by the SEC for non-compliance with record-keeping rules. At each of these firms, investigators found off-channel business communications that were not correctly recorded, or failings by supervisors to prevent such violations.