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?
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%.
U.S. regulatory enforcements against non-compliant electronic communications
Obtain an overview of the direction U.S. regulators have taken in approaching non-compliant communications, highlighting notable enforcement actions for channels like text, instant messaging, and social media.
Conduct and culture: A growing focus for U.S. regulators?
Discover how the focus on conduct and culture has developed over the last several years in U.S. financial regulation.
Transparency continued – The SEC clarifies its examination selection process for broker-dealers
The SEC’s Division of Examinations released a Risk Alert defining the elements it weighs when selecting broker-dealers as examination candidates, illuminating how firms can prepare and refine their compliance efforts.
Regulatory recordkeeping enforcement roundup: A storybook retelling
Follow the complete regulatory recordkeeping tale from initial enforcement action to present day and obtain insights analyzing the facts.
Social surveillance: The importance of comms capture for social media compliance
In addition to capturing communications channels like email, IM, and SMS, compliance teams must realize the importance of capturing data from social media platforms. To effectively manage widely used applications, firms should consider social surveillance and strategies to curb risks.
Five developments to show why operational resilience should be on your radar
Operational resilience is an essential practice to remain protected in a landscape of intensifying cyber threats. Regulators have taken steps to demonstrate their increasing focus on this matter by implementing guidelines, frameworks, and direction to preserve security.
How are financial regulators approaching AI integration?
Regulators globally have been implementing a variety of measures to manage the utilization of AI within the financial sector. We take a look at the key approaches so far.
What can financial services firms learn from the SEC’s X account hack?
With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account being hacked and used to share false information, what lessons can firms learn to minimize social media risk?
Compliant communications Q&A: 4 ways to combat common challenges
Compliant communication – what makes it so difficult to control? Financial experts unpack the challenges that coincide with communications, especially when contending with new channels and rigorous regulatory enforcement, and answer pressing questions on how best to navigate them.