The EU’s main data regulator has issued new guidelines so that fines under the General Data Protection Regulation are in line from one EU country to the next.
Regulatory Policy
Posted inRegulatory Policy
FCA expands non-financial misconduct rules to 37,000 more firms
Financial firms can now face regulatory action for bullying, harassment, and acts of violence under rules that have come into effect in the United Kingdom to counter sexism, misogyny, and poor corporate culture in the workplace. The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) rules regarding non-financial misconduct (NFM) have been extended so that they not only apply […]
Posted inRegulatory Policy
DOJ revisions to Justice Manual address False Claims Act enforcement
The DOJ recently revised the Justice Manual to reinstate previous agency policy on how it will enforce FCA cases moving forward, and when it will seek to dismiss whistleblower actions.
Posted inArtificial Intelligence
California presses ahead with executive order for AI safeguards, cites federal government “abject failure”
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to explore whether companies should develop a “kill switch” for any potentially harmful AI tech they develop.
Posted inBanking
CFTC proposes reviving 2012 exemption for pool operators, advisors
The CFTC has proposed a rule that would codify informal registration exemptions that commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors have been enjoying by virtue of a no-action letter issued in December.
Posted inArtificial Intelligence
Experts welcome U.K.’s approach to AI supervision in financial services—but with provisos
The U.K.’s approach to regulating AI in financial services by focusing on outcomes and consumer protection, rather than introducing new rules, has been largely welcomed by experts—so long as the current regulatory framework is regularly reviewed.
Posted inWhistleblowers
More whistleblowers to receive 30 percent awards, CFTC says of rule changes
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved updates to its whistleblower rules designed to encourage participation by making it easier for more whistleblowers to receive 30 percent awards.
Posted inArtificial Intelligence
FCA’s regulatory approach in the age of AI will work for now, but regular reviews are necessary, warn experts
The U.K.’s principles-based approach to financial services regulation should remain fit for purpose in an age of AI, say experts—so long as the regulatory framework is regularly reviewed. In July, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the “Mills Review” about how the regulator might need to adapt its approach as financial services firms adopt AI […]
Posted inData Privacy
New U.K. data law takes full effect: What compliance officers need to know
The U.K. has amended its data protection rules with a sweeping law that aims to simplify compliance with existing privacy legislation, including the GDPR. However, compliance officers should be aware that the need to protect personal data remains paramount.
Posted inFinancial Services
Gaps remain in firms’ KYC checks, says U.K. financial services regulator
U.K. financial services firms still have potentially serious gaps in their financial crime controls, despite their assurances that they have beefed up their checks.
