The Conduct Chronicles – Conduct and Culture: Insights from the US Record Keeping fines
Culture is determined by more than just 'tone from the top', it requires ongoing effort and investment. Firms should also look to celebrate good behavior, and ensure incidents of bad behavior are being escalated.
Culture clash – How can firms ensure they’re addressing non-financial misconduct risk?
Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence explores the FCA’s recent prioritization of non-financial misconduct and its impacts on culture, and the steps firms can take to address conduct risks.
Game over – Controversial “name and shame” proposals axed by FCA
The U.K. financial regulator has confirmed that it won’t move forward with a policy planned to name firms under investigation following substantial criticism from industry and government figures.
How can communications surveillance help pharma firms avoid fines?
Pharmaceutical companies urgently need robust communication surveillance to avoid data risks and reputational damage.
What does the SEC’s new stance on crypto mean for regulation?
With the announcement of a new SEC crypto task force and suspension of legal proceedings against several crypto exchanges, are we witnessing the end of the “regulation by enforcement” era, or will there be more calls for crypto clarity?
A new frontier for recordkeeping and surveillance teams
As data comprehensiveness becomes mission critical, the intersection between recordkeeping and surveillance is more important than ever.
Will CFTC self-reporting incentive create a self-regulating industry?
The CFTC has announced that firms meeting high levels of self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation with the regulator could see any financial penalties for misconduct reduced by up to 55%.
The Conduct Chronicles – Fast and furious: The Regulatory Hazards of Fast Growth
While rapid growth can signal success, without proper governance and risk management, it can quickly spiral into regulatory trouble. This edition of The Conduct Chronicles explores how companies scaling too fast often face compliance failures, consumer backlash, and heightened scrutiny.
Compliance & Conversation: What does the data of 12,000 financial organization reveal about recordkeeping and surveillance trends?
On February 5, 2025, we were joined by a panel of compliance and surveillance experts to explore top compliance trends, answering questions including whether the FCA is complicating compliance, how AI is being used for surveillance, and if conduct and culture should be high on firm’s agendas.
A key lesson from JP Morgan’s $350 million fine: data completeness is critical – have you got eyes on all your comms?
JPMorgan's $350 million fine highlights the urgent need for firms to capture and monitor all communications, including GenAI, to stay compliant with FINRA and DOJ regulations.
IM impact: Are you accounting for emerging instant messaging channels?
Communications compliance persists as a regulatory focus area - but, amid a landscape of fast-emerging instant messaging applications, are firms treating IM platforms as a compliance priority?