Harnessing Regulatory Intelligence for Proactive Compliance in 2025
The age of reactive compliance, scrambling to patch risks only after the regulators act, is over.
Proactive cooperation reduces CFTC fines to $8 million
The CFTC’s recent “enforcement sprint” initiative saw 10 firms fined a combined amount of $8.3 million, with most receiving fine reductions for “exemplary cooperation” and remediation plans – demonstrating the benefits of self-reporting and collaboration with the regulator.
SEC fines Massachusetts firm $75,000 for Marketing Rule violation
The SEC has fined a firm $75,000 for violating the Marketing Rule and recordkeeping violations, spurring the firms to implement greater compliance protocols.
Regulatory Wrap episode 68: FCA WhatsApp breach survey
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to August 18, Jennie Clarke discusses recent FCA survey results, which found that firms are still grappling with off-channel comms violations.
The Department of Justice’s Corporate Enforcement Policy
Learn more about the Department of Justice's updates to its Corporate Enforcement Policy in our latest whitepaper, and how AI-enabled communications surveillance can allow your firm to stay ahead of regulatory enforcement by detecting and flagging misconduct quickly and efficiently.
Are we entering a new era of deregulation?
With regulators shifting focus away from enforcement and emphasizing the benefits of self-reporting early, are we entering a period of deregulation in financial services – and what does this mean for firms?
The Conduct Chronicles – SEC Renegotiation? Not a chance!
Regulators are reviewing and revising regulations by creating a less intense process for financial services looking to comply with the rules, and while the SEC has refused revisiting past settlements, FINRA seems to be on the case.
Regulatory Wrap episode 67: The $80K cover-up FINRA didn’t miss
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to August 1, Jay Hampshire reviews a FINRA fine against a firm rep for concealing misconduct using off-channel communications.
FCA and FINRA shift attention to individual accountability with misconduct fines
Regulators are taking a hardline stance on personal conduct and accountability, as shown by the latest FINRA enforcement action against a broker for exam cheating, as well as a £1 million FCA fine against a CEO for “lack of integrity through misleading statements.
Solve financial data retention with unified compliance
Financial firms face mounting pressure to retain vast amounts of data while satisfying stringent regulations and privacy requirements, demanding innovative, future-proof solutions.
$15,000 FINRA fine for concealing profit-sharing via off-channel communications
A former Charles Schwab representative has been fined $15,000 and suspended for concealing an unauthorized profit-sharing agreement in “thousands” of off-channel text messages and emails.