Regulatory Wrap Episode 27: SEC Crackdown, 5 Firms Fined for Marketing Rule Violations
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 19, Aarti Agarwal unpicks the SEC’s charges against five investment adviser firms for violating the Marketing Rule.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 26: Regulators & Recordkeeping Rules, The SEC and FCA Increase Transparency
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 12, Rob Mason discusses the theme of transparency with financial regulators, including the SEC’s explanation about the trigger factors that lead to investigations.
6 tips to enhance eDiscovery practices
Have you considered if your firm has sound eDiscovery processes in place? Learn more about the top tips you can employ in preparation for a potential investigation or audit.
Play chess, not checkers: 5 ways firms can fortify policies against noncompliance
Noncompliance risks may not be completely unavoidable, but they can decrease substantially when financial organizations anticipate precarious situations and take steps to defend against them.
What can financial services firms learn from the SEC’s X account hack?
With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account being hacked and used to share false information, what lessons can firms learn to minimize social media risk?
Compliant communications Q&A: 4 ways to combat common challenges
Compliant communication – what makes it so difficult to control? Financial experts unpack the challenges that coincide with communications, especially when contending with new channels and rigorous regulatory enforcement, and answer pressing questions on how best to navigate them.
Will the FCA crack down on WhatsApp? What happened and what’s next
Multiple U.S. and U.K. regulators have taken enforcement action against firms for off-channel communications on WhatsApp, however, the primary U.K. regulator is yet to make it a clear priority. What can we expect from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) going forward?
What do the SEC enforcement results tell us about compliance trends?
With the Securities and Exchange Commission releasing its annual enforcement results, we explore what they convey about regulatory priorities over the last year – and for the year to come.
12 Do’s and Don’ts of Internal Communications
Internal communication is a vital – but often overlooked – function within a business that can help to reinforce cultural values, ensure employees feel part of something, and even mitigate potential compliance risks. We explore the do’s and don’ts that will enhance your internal communications strategy.
Artifice and Intelligence – What does AI insider trading mean for regulation?
With a recent demonstration proving that AI is capable of performing illegal trades – and lying about them – where do regulators stand on the ‘AI question’?
The road ahead: A podcast summary on recordkeeping compliance and regulatory action
Regulators have made their view on noncompliance clear as they continue to use a firm hand to squash communications and recordkeeping violations. Global Relay’s Executive VP of Compliance, Chip Jones, spoke to this point in an FCPA Compliance Report podcast, weighing in on what moves organizations can make to ensure they’re not dealt the next costly blow.