Tag: enforcement

The hidden compliance failure driving financial crises

The collapse of FTX in November 2022 did not happen because rules were missing. Disclosure requirements were in place, and regulators in multiple jurisdictions...

FINRA loosens grip as deregulation push accelerates

Back in early 2025, the LeGaye Law Firm wrote, “The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while not a federal agency, operates under the supervision...

Why FinTech’s best controls fail quietly, not loudly

Corlytics' latest Global Enforcement Report has surfaced an uncomfortable pattern: the organisations most often hit with regulatory enforcement rarely lacked controls altogether. According to Corlytics,...

Why Merrill Lynch’s $7.5m penalty should worry AML teams

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Bank of America's Merrill Lynch business $7.5m after finding the firm failed to file numerous...

Why AI enforcement is coming for financial firms

AI governance in financial services is not a future problem but a present one, according to Brian Rubin, whose insights were shared in a...

Yotta Technologies fined $1m over false FDIC claims

Yotta Technologies, a San Francisco-based savings and sweepstakes platform, has been ordered to pay a $1m penalty by California's Department of Financial Protection and...

FCA conduct rules 2026: what compliance leaders need

On 1 September 2026, the FCA's Code of Conduct will extend to cover bullying, harassment and discrimination across every FCA-authorised organisation — not just...

Three compliance priorities every financial firm needs in 2026

The opening months of 2026 have sent a clear message to financial services firms: regulatory momentum is not letting up. As artificial intelligence becomes...

What the FCA’s Enforcement Watch means for regulated firms

The FCA's launch of its inaugural Enforcement Watch newsletter marks a notable evolution in how enforcement expectations are communicated to the market. According to...

Navigating AML and sanctions in North America

The AML and sanctions landscape in North America is evolving rapidly, shaped by regulatory change, heightened scrutiny, and the rise of AI-driven compliance tools. Financial...

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