The U.K. will require companies to report ransomware payments, but experts warn this could lead to โbox-tickโ compliance rather than real cyber-resiliency, since itโs cheaper.
Regulatory Policy
More than 100 โanticompetitiveโ federal regulations poised for the chopping block
About 125 federal regulations deemed anticompetitive by President Trump are poised for possible elimination, following recommendations delivered Wednesday to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Digital wallets to speed up regulatory checks for recruitment, property transactions
You can already buy a coffee with your phone, but soon you could start a job or buy a house with it. Digital compliance wallets holding certificates and documents on smartphones are gaining traction worldwide.ย
U.K. delays audit reforms even as regulator piles on financial pressure
Delays to the U.K.โs Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill and creation of the ARGA regulator have sparked criticism. On Sept. 8, 66 MPs sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging reforms be returned to the Parliamentary agenda.
FTC ends appeal over noncompete ban but seeks public input
The FTC officially withdrew its appeal in a federal court case over itsย ban on employer noncompete clausesย that it passed last year. The agency, however, says it wants public input regarding the effects of employer noncompete agreements.ย
HHS to prioritize enforcement against hospitals, providers and health IT who interfere with electronic record sharing
The Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up its enforcement against hospitals and other health entities that block the sharing of electronic health records.
Digital wallets should speed up compliance, but companies must focus on trust and security
The EU has one, the U.K. is getting one, many U.S. states are working with Google and Apple to provide one, and now industry sectors are developing their own digital wallet.ย
FinCEN again delays U.S. ban on three Mexican financial institutions
The order barring three Mexican financial institutions from doing business with U.S. financial institutions has been delayed until October.
California privacy regulator set to launch new cyber, risk assessment and automated decision rules
Businesses operating in California will need to meet new, first-in-the-nation privacy requirements for cybersecurity, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology, under a large expansion of rules by the state.
Compliance in the spotlight as tariffs, sanctions turn into geopolitical weapons
Navigating tariffs and sanctions is becoming a core part of compliance for many companies. As the U.S. and others use economic policies for political aims, compliance teams must adapt to this new geoeconomic trend.


