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.
With a changing of the regulatory guard, what are the implications for U.S. off-channel communications?
Susannah Hammond explores what recent changes at the SEC might mean for U.S off-channel communications and recordkeeping enforcements.
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.
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%.
