Are we entering a new era of deregulation?
With regulators shifting focus away from enforcement and emphasizing the benefits of self-reporting early, are we entering a period of deregulation in financial services – and what does this mean for firms?
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.
FDA takes aim at pharmaceuticals’ social media activity
The FDA is turning its eye towards pharmaceuticals’ social media use. Review the laws and regulations triggering FDA warning letters and how to stay compliant.
FCA Survey finds 178 WhatsApp policy breaches, with over 41% from senior staff
A survey of 11 wholesale banks found that 178 breaches of communications compliance policies were reported, despite firms introducing compliance recording and monitoring solutions, and the majority came from senior employees.
FCA and FINRA shift attention to individual accountability with misconduct fines
Regulators are taking a hardline stance on personal conduct and accountability, as shown by the latest FINRA enforcement action against a broker for exam cheating, as well as a £1 million FCA fine against a CEO for “lack of integrity through misleading statements.
$15,000 FINRA fine for concealing profit-sharing via off-channel communications
A former Charles Schwab representative has been fined $15,000 and suspended for concealing an unauthorized profit-sharing agreement in “thousands” of off-channel text messages and emails.
The emerging core competency of data governance
A good data governance framework requires a wide audit and strategic approach to avoid regulatory risk, and in order to use data as an asset.
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.
FCA to streamline SM&CR in bid to reduce regulatory burdens
Amid efforts by the U.K. government to boost investment, innovation, and growth by cutting “red tape”, the Financial Conduct Authority has laid out plans to “streamline” elements of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to “make the regime less onerous to firms.”
The FCA is standing on business to tackle market abuse
The FCA is intensifying its crackdown on financial crime, handing out long prison sentences, as part of its broader strategy to restore trust and integrity in the market.
Secure, seamless, streamlined – Why switch to Global Relay?
While changing unified communications vendors may not have been part of your plan for 2025, switching can unlock benefits including increased security, reduced complexity, and enhanced data completeness – and the switchover process doesn’t have to be painful.