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.
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.
The Conduct Chronicles – The challenge of proving market abuse
With the proliferation of communications channels and the evolution of tech, data completeness has never been more critical in tackling market abuse.
Regulatory Wrap episode 60: Messaging app breach exposes U.S. government risk
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to May 9, Rob Mason narrates the impact of a breach to a messaging platform used by the U.S. government.
Is recordkeeping the key to managing personal regulatory risk?
Firms need strong recordkeeping to manage personal regulatory risk and meet growing accountability demands. Clear documentation helps prove compliance and shields managers from liability.
Is FINRA focusing on fairness by reducing HSP compliance burdens?
The SEC's January 2025 settlements for off-channel comms violations introduced lighter compliance terms, creating a divergence between earlier enforcement actions that imposed stricter membership oversight requirements on FINRA firms. After the SEC's rejection of a petition to review the pre-2025 settlements, FINRA is now looking to level the field by easing collateral consequences.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 59: SEC cracks down on settlor’s remorse
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 18, Kathryn Fallah unpacks what the SEC deems a case of “settlor’s remorse” following a request by 16 firms to amend off-channel communications settlements.
Social media as a risk for financial services
Financial services face four key challenges with the emergence of social media channels use for business communications, Global Relay's Director of Regulatory Intelligence, Rob Mason, and Head of Content, Jennifer Clarke note these as: market risk, advertising risk, recordkeeping risk, and consumer harm.
The FCA, WhatsApp, and recordkeeping
The FCA surveyed UK banks on the use of encrypted and unmonitored messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal, with no specific enforcement action currently in the works. Firms must still ensure compliance with recordkeeping rules, regardless of technology used.
The Conduct Chronicles – The Emerging Risks of LinkedIn
As social media opens up new avenues of communication, businesses face a new set of challenges. From possibilities of insider trading to investment scams, firms must take the necessary precautions to mitigate these potential risks.
SEC doubles down on off-channel communications settlements
The SEC has denied a motion raised by 16 firms to modify or amend previously agreed settlements for off-channel communication violations that sought to “equalize” their ongoing compliance responsibilities with more recent enforcement cases.