From Instagram grids to behind bars: Finfluencers are under investigation
The FCA is cracking down on finfluencers as firms face growing pressure to closely monitor and regulate their social media promotions.
FCA follows the current of reduced regulation
In a major shift from its former 'name and shame' proposed strategy, the FCA is now taking a collaborative approach with firms in order to encourage economic growth by reducing regulatory burdens.
ACER shows suspicious transaction reports are rising across EU energy markets under new REMIT
The first-of-its-kind assessment looks at how regulators are processing reports of potential financial misconduct within wholesale energy markets and offers suggestions for PPATs to improve reporting amidst increased regulatory scrutiny.
Regulatory Wrap episode 62: DOJ makes self-disclosure a strategic advantage
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to May 23, Ryan Sheridan uncover how the DOJ’s updated white-collar enforcement plan repositions self-disclosure as a commercial advantage.
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.
SEC leadership outlines a pivoting path of regulation and enforcement
At an SEC event, several Commission leaders shared their views on altering regulation going forward, with focuses on pro-innovation policies, crypto rulemaking, and reduction of the regulatory burden. What does this move toward deregulation mean for firms?
Another one bites the dust as Coinbase Global suffers major data breach
Coinbase Global is the latest case in an onslaught of data breaches this year. As cyberthreats grow more complex, firms must look to prioritize data security to ensure their systems are impenetrable, and any risk is flagged immediately.
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.
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.
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.