Regulatory Wrap episode 57: AI in surveillance- is 2025 the turning point?
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to April 4, Kathryn Fallah dissects shifting industry views around AI for 2025.
Oracle Cloud breach: Lessons on public cloud risk
Oracle Cloud appears to have fallen victim to a breach by threat actors for the second time in two months. Despite their size, large Cloud providers may not be the safest option for firms.
Why we built Global Relay cloud
Global Relay builds all technology from the ground up. We like things to work well together, beautifully designed, and to a consistently high standard. Our Chief Strategy Officer, Alex Viall, explains why.
Is the SEC all in on AI following recent statements?
Speeches from Commissioner Hester Pierce and Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda suggest that the SEC may be taking a less prescriptive approach to AI technology moving forward.
LLM MythBusters – How does AI training for comms surveillance work?
Due to its novelty in communications surveillance, there are certain misconceptions about how AI is enabled and trained to identify risk. We’ve broken down five of the most common myths to uncover how LLMs operate within compliance processes.
Regulatory Wrap episode 56: FCA pivots on “name and shame”
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to March 21, Kathryn Fallah discusses the FCA’s decision to axe its controversial “name and shame” proposal.
Regulatory Wrap episode 55: Catching the culture bug
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to March 14, Rob Mason reviews an FCA speech on culture's ability to spread within an organization.
Regulators give firms a thumb’s down for not capturing emojis
Regulators are increasingly scrutinizing the use of emojis and avatars in communications within financial services, due to their potential for ambiguity and misuse. There is a growing need for enhanced monitoring to circumvent any risks and to capture misconduct.
FCA bans Crispin Odey as non-financial misconduct focus grows
With the FCA taking action against Crispin Odey, a controversial hedge fund manager who has been the subject of serious misconduct allegations, it seems the regulator is keeping its word on prioritizing non-financial misconduct.
Buying a compliance solution? 4 things to consider before you commit
Choosing a compliance technology vendor can be complex. Global Relay has highlighted four key considerations to bear in mind before you sign.
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.