Tag: electronic communications

The SEC and the CFTC have recently imposed fines totalling $477.75m on 26 broker-dealers and investment advisers for failing to comply with electronic communication recordkeeping requirements. This latest enforcement wave pushes the total fines levied for similar violations to over $3bn, underscoring the serious, ongoing issue of non-compliance within the industry.

In the current digital age, SMS has become a vital communication tool, especially within the financial services sector where the need for timely and secure messaging is paramount. Yet, the regulatory framework that governs SMS communications is both complex and stringent.

In recent years, off-channel communications have come under the intense scrutiny of regulators like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This scrutiny is largely due to the risks these unmonitored communications pose, ranging from compliance issues to gaps in record-keeping that can affect investor protection.

The SEC and CFTC have charged multiple Wall Street firms with widespread recordkeeping failures, imposing staggering penalties exceeding $2.5bn.

In a significant move underscoring the persistent focus on regulatory compliance within the financial sector, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again made headlines by imposing fines on another 16 firms.

The Central Bank of Ireland recently conducted a Conduct Risk Assessment of Telephone and Electronic Communications in the securities market. This crucial assessment aimed to evaluate compliance with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), especially Article 16(7), which mandates firms to prevent the use of unauthorised communication.

As crypto firms face a challenging winter season marked by an industry shakeup, regulators have launched rigorous investigations into companies' governance, risk management, and...

Shield Financial Compliance has launched a new version of its electronic communications data management platform and compliance reporting suite.