Regulatory Compliance

Over a decade of partnership enables Baird to centralize and scale compliance

Learn how Global Relay helped Baird move from a patchwork of legacy solutions to a unified view of communications compliance.

How can firms maintain SEC Marketing Rule compliance?

Despite a slowdown in regulatory enforcement actions, ongoing Marketing Rule fines have signaled that compliant marketing messaging remains a priority for SEC. Explore how firms can reinforce compliance posture and implement the right tools to follow the marketing rules.

FINRA fines broker $10,000 for off-channel communications breaches

An ex-Wells Fargo broker has been fined and suspended by FINRA for breaching recordkeeping rules, and attempting to cover up misconduct by deleting messages.

CPPA issues record $1.35 million fine for data privacy failures

The California Privacy Protection Agency has issued the largest fine in its history, levied against Tractor Supply Company for multiple violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act.

FCA answers Call of Consumer Duty

The Financial Conduct Authority is updating its Consumer Duty approach to balance consumer protection with reducing compliance burdens on firms. It aims to clarify expectations, support innovation, and ensure fair outcomes.

What is data completeness? And why does it matter?

Regulatory expectations around the data firms capture and archive are increasing. It is no longer enough to be able to evidence that you’re capturing communications data – the expectation is that data is captured and archived in its entirety. We explore the new standard of data completeness, and why meeting it matters.

How much can weak cybersecurity structures cost firms?

With cybercriminals ramping up the frequency and complexity of attacks against financial organizations, it’s evident that a lacking security infrastructure can take a significant toll on not just revenue and business operations – but reputation.

FCA crypto consultation proposes firms play by conduct and resilience rules

The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on which minimum rules should apply to cryptoasset firms, particularly regulations governing operational resilience, governance, and the conduct of senior staff.

The Conduct Chronicles – Deepfakes. Who are you really dealing with?

Emma Parry explores the growing risk of deepfake fraud, highlighting real world cases that have led to the loss of millions of dollars through scams and manipulation.

What unified communications & collaboration leaders need to know about compliance

Understand emerging unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) compliance challenges and the regulatory and reputational risks of non-compliance with this data-led report from Metrigy.

Regulatory Wrap episode 70: What the CFTC’s “enforcement sprint” means for compliance

In Regulatory Wrap for the week to September 12, Kathryn Fallah reviews recent enforcement action from the CFTC against 10 firms for technical compliance failures.

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