Tag: Regulatory Fines.

In a significant move underscoring the persistent focus on regulatory compliance within the financial sector, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again...

2023 was a pivotal year in digital communications governance. In the US, regulatory bodies imposed hundreds of millions in fines, extending their reach from banks to broker-dealers, investment advisers, and credit rating agencies. Similar actions were observed in the UK, with regulatory bodies sanctioning banks and fining firms for non-compliance in trading communications.

A new survey by Shield and LeapXpert underscores the continued risk financial institutions face from unmonitored communication channels. Only 51% of the financial institutions surveyed are currently monitoring employee communications on WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform.