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.
FCA puts innovation “at the very heart” of its strategy
Following its international counterparts, the FCA has adopted a reduced regulation ideology. At the center of this is the push for innovation to amplify growth, fight financial crime, improve processes, and attract clients.
FINRA fine shows off-channel comms are still on the record
Despite a global push towards reduced regulation, a recent FINRA-issued fine for off-channel communication shows that recordkeeping and surveillance remain a regulatory priority.
FCA leaves non-financial misconduct nowhere to hide with broader rules
The U.K. regulator has clarified its expectations on bullying and harassment and will extend rules on non-financial misconduct reporting to 37,000 non-bank firms by September 2026.
How a people-first plan ensures effective data governance in the age of AI
Life sciences companies are keen to utilize cutting-edge AI tools and software, but data governance programs need to be in top form first.
The Conduct Chronicles – Does the CFTC practice what it preaches?
Emma Parry examines the CFTC's performance, revealing concerns about its conduct in legal proceedings and internal operational failings, highlighting the urgent need for reform and accountability.
Danish FSA finds data completeness failings at three major banks
A thematic study by the Danish financial regulator has identified data completeness and recordkeeping failures relating to voice and electronic communications at Danske Bank, Jyske Bank, and Nykredit Bank.
What’s next for crypto from the SEC’s view
As the SEC wraps up its Crypto Task Force roundtable series, covering topics from blockchain to crypto custody to decentralized finance, has the regulator come closer to defining the future framework for crypto asset regulation?
Four key challenges for compliant mobile communications in healthcare and life sciences
Compliance teams in healthcare and life sciences must balance both regulatory restrictions and the needs of employees to achieve compliant mobile communications with corporate devices.
Third party, outsourced arrangements and the need for a consolidated approach to compliance
Firms must do their due diligence and ensure activities both in-house and outsourced are being monitored to ensure they are compliant.