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The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is setting a precedent, crafting a well-structured framework for regulating crypto-assets throughout the European Union (EU) which are not yet encased by current financial services legislations. 

In the intricate world of regulatory compliance within FinTech, the three-step standard ‘Know Your Risk’ (KYR) strategy has emerged as a beacon of simplification and clarity.

MyComplianceOffice (MCO) recently took a deep dive into the topic of eComms regulation and whether businesses are ready for it.

Comprehending and deconstructing compliance obligations is the initial phase of a systematic Know Your Obligations (KYO) strategy. The primary goal here is to identify the main areas where attention should be centred. To put it simply, the central question becomes: What should we be monitoring?

In the past few months, both the SEC and CFTC have targeted numerous Wall Street firms for extensive recordkeeping oversights. This resulted in eye-watering penalties surpassing $1.5bn. Both major and minor firms should anticipate that this assertive enforcement will remain unrelenting.

The contemporary regulatory environment has ushered in an era where the financial penalties and reputational damage of regulatory fines are intolerable for firms. The 2023 Starling Compendium emphasises that firms must instate processes to deter misconduct before it even occurs.

The final deadline for compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new Consumer Duty is swiftly approaching in July 2023. The regulatory agency has been actively providing guidance, conducting multi-firm reviews, and sharing specific industry insights in the form of Dear CEO Letters to ensure that firms are adequately prepared for the implementation.

The European Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) have been at the forefront of the financial regulatory landscape since July 2016. Despite its six-year presence, compliance with MAR regulations remains a consistent priority for regulators across Europe, including the UK. Regulatory enforcement continues to unveil that firms still grapple with adherence to rules governing the management of material nonpublic information (MNPI).

MyComplianceOffice Inc (MCO), a distinguished conduct risk and compliance technology provider, is set to acquire Fairwords, an innovator in AI-powered electronic communications software.

MCO (MyComplianceOffice), a global conduct risk and compliance provider, has launched its new governance and oversight tool, Know Your Risk (KYR).