$10,000 fine continues FINRA’s off-channel communications crackdown
FINRA has fined and suspended an ex-B. Riley broker for sending business-related communications via an unapproved personal email account, continuing its enforcement streak against recordkeeping violations.
FINRA 2026 Oversight Report flags GenAI, recordkeeping, and cybersecurity risks
The regulator’s annual Oversight Report has highlighted GenAI, recordkeeping, cybersecurity, and third parties as areas where firms should focus efforts to strengthen compliance programs.
How can healthcare and life sciences organizations control GenAI recordkeeping risks?
With the use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT increasing within healthcare and life sciences organizations, how can businesses balance compliance and modernization while tapping into the benefit AI can offer?
Crypto Decrypted: Strengthening crypto fluency to manage evolving risks
Digital assets offer numerous opportunities for both firms and markets. However, to circumvent risk and meet regulatory expectations, firms must build high standards of crypto fluency amongst compliance teams.
FINTRAC fines five firms over C$350,000 for AML failures
Canada's anti-money laundering (AML) regulator FINTRAC has issued fines totalling over C$350,000 to five firms for multiple breaches of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act.
Regulatory Wrap episode 75: SEC 2026 Examination Priorities
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to November 21, Kathryn Fallah reviews the focus areas highlighted in the SEC’s 2026 Examination Priorities.
Has the SEC shifted focus in its 2026 Examination Priorities?
The SEC’s Examination Priorities for 2026 include focus areas that align with emerging risks, as well as an emphasis on ensuring compliance programs are effective – though, notably, it make no mention of digital assets.
How does Global Relay ensure the long-term integrity of every message?
Constant Integrity Checking is a unique security measure developed by Global Relay to perpetually guarantee customer data is complete and untampered with.
An essential guide to capturing social media communications for FinServ
An essential guide into the most effective way to implement social media capture and monitoring solutions that comply with the rules and regulations set out.
What are the key elements of a strong encryption strategy?
Data protection is essential to ensuring compliance and maintaining business continuity. Explore what encryption processes and security hardware firms should look for when implementing solutions to ensure their data is safeguarded.
What advice does the DOJ have for pharma compliance teams?
The DOJ assistant attorney general emphasized proactive self-disclosure and hinted at how pharmaceuticals can best prepare for new trends in enforcement.