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 Department of Justice’s Corporate Enforcement Policy
Learn more about the Department of Justice's updates to its Corporate Enforcement Policy in our latest whitepaper, and how AI-enabled communications surveillance can allow your firm to stay ahead of regulatory enforcement by detecting and flagging misconduct quickly and efficiently.
The Conduct Chronicles – Can AI boost conduct and culture?
Emma Parry highlights the benefits of AI in defining a culture that enables self-reporting, working to analyze large data sets and detect areas for further investigation.
DOJ reforms self-disclosure approach with new corporate enforcement plan
The DOJ has altered its corporate enforcement policy to simplify investigations and amplify the benefits firms can receive by self-reporting, fully cooperating, and effectively remediating misconduct.
Regulatory Wrap episode 53: The CFTC’s new self-reporting matrix
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to February 28, Kathryn Fallah breaks down the CFTC’s new self-reporting matrix, which includes potential penalty reductions of up to 55%.
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%.
Compliance & Conversation: Culture Shock: How cultural challenges are reshaping financial regulation
On February 5, 2025, we hosted a fireside chat that revealed key insights into the key features of a compliance culture and how regulation can prevent growth rather than encourage it.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 38: Whistleblowing in the U.S. vs. U.K.
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to August 30, Jay Hampshire unpicks the difference in the U.S. and U.K. regulatory approach when it comes to whistleblowing.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 33: SEC Transparency Leaves No Room for Doubt
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to June 21, Jay Hampshire highlights the sequence of events that demonstrate SEC transparency and the resulting compliance expectations the regulator has of firms.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 31: SEC’s Principles of Effective Cooperation
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to June 7, Rob Mason covers the SEC’s continued pursuit of regulatory transparency with its “five principles of effective cooperation” relating to investigations.