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The rise of the "finfluencer" has brought new challenges to social media regulation. In our upcoming webinar, Rob Mason, Global Relay's Director of Regulatory Intelligence and Darren Sir, Global Head of Surveillance, BNY Mellon Markets, will unpack the latest rules set by and explore recent cases that highlight the risks of misleading marketing.

From finfluencers to high-profile cases, learn how to keep your marketing strategy compliant and avoid costly fines. https://ow.ly/pwYL50TiYae

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In light of the disruptive events that have impacted critical firm operations, Operational resilience has quickly climbed to the top of the regulatory agenda, with being the latest regulator to weigh in.

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OSFI adds to the operational resilience conversation In line with measures other regulators have taken, OSFI released its final Guideline E-21 on operational risk and resilience.

Our VP of Compliance Supervision Donald McElligott shares his thoughts with Traders Magazine on why technology, particularly , is the solution for navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment for communications .

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Greater Expectations: Technology as a Solution to Increasing Regulation - Traders Magazine By Donald McElligott, VP of Compliance Supervision, Global Relay.

Employee buy-in and smart monitoring are essential for mitigating social media risks without eroding trust. In our upcoming webinar, Rob Mason, Global Relay's Director of Regulatory Intelligence and Hammad Hanif, Head of Electronic & Voice Communications Surveillance & QA, will explore how companies can effectively manage these risks while maintaining a connected workplace.

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This September, Global Relay is attending many key industry events across the legal, , and financial sectors. If you're planning to attend any of these conferences, we hope you stop by our booth to learn more about our integrated compliance solutions. Mark your calendars for the upcoming events we're attending:

Social media presents hidden risks that can catch firms off guard. From fleeting ephemeral posts to the subtleties of emojis, the challenge of mitigating these threats is growing.

In our upcoming webinar, Social Media Risks: To Ban or Not to Ban, experts Hammad Hanif, Head of Trade Surveillance & Benchmark Monitoring at Lloyds Banking Group, and Darren Sirr, Global Head of Surveillance at BNY Mellon Markets, will break down key approaches to managing these risks, whether through recordkeeping, policy updates, or outright bans: https://ow.ly/vVGs50T3O7q

The , alongside eight other regulatory agencies, has proposed new joint standards under the . We explore how deliver considerable benefits, from augmented to better regulatory relations.

Setting the standard – SEC proposes new joint data standards The SEC, alongside eight other agencies, has proposed establishing new joint data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act to make data more accessible, uniform, and to help regulators be more effective and efficient.

For over 25 years, Global Relay Archive has been trusted by our customers to securely store and manage their communications data. Now equipped with powerful eDiscovery tools and industry-leading capabilities, Global Relay has again created new ways for customers to enrich their data and gain smarter insights.

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Designed for business and built for compliance, Global Relay App is an integrated solution that puts at the heart of your communications. Join over 20,000 customers in 90 countries who trust Global Relay to keep their communications compliant and secure.

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Our privately-owned, green data center is a testament to our commitment to environmental sustainability and customer satisfaction. We use renewable hydroelectric energy, evaporative cooling systems, and redundant power through flywheel UPS to optimize energy efficiency and minimize our carbon impact. By prioritizing resource efficiency, we aim to set a new benchmark for data center excellence.

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Proudly continuing the decade-long tradition, Global Relay's Vancouver-based employees have once again come together to volunteer in cooking and serving delicious meals at the Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon.

The meals are provided for families and children receiving medical care in the local community. Our commitment to giving back to the community is an important value to Global Relay and we vow to continue helping the most vulnerable in our community, one meal at a time

Recent messaging from the U.S. and has made it clear that they expect organizations to have plans in place to manage the increased use of disappearing messages in business. It has been said that if a company cannot produce communications in an investigation, regulators will no longer take this "at face value". Find out how to mitigate the risks of disappearing messages in four clear steps.

How to overcome the compliance risks of ephemeral messages to meet DOJ guidance The Department of Justice (DOJ) has made it clear that it expects organizations to have plans in place to manage the increased use of disappearing messages. We explore the compliance implications of ephemeral messaging and set out five key steps to both mitigate risk and meet DOJ obligations.

Communicate across platforms like while keeping interactions professional and compliant. By tying your communications to a business number, we help maintain your brand's credibility and keep your personal and professional lives separate.

As a trusted WhatsApp Business Solution Provider, we work with Meta to ensure you have the support and tools you need to succeed. Find out more now: https://ow.ly/VIAN50SRbCk

With regulators including the , , and all having taken action against non-compliant marketing by influencers - or - we examine whether the benefits for firms working with them outweigh the risks.

Bad finfluence – Is influencer marketing worth the risks? With the FCA having announced court dates for a case against nine social media influencers involved in non-compliant financial promotions, do the benefits outweigh the risks for ‘finfluencer’ marketing?

The recent worldwide outages caused by a “routine software update” from security provider CrowdStrike are a cautionary tale around the potential risks of overreliance on big vendors. With setting out clear expectations surrounding operational resilience requirements, firms need to make sure their strategies include a diverse range of partners that they know – and trust – to deliver on .

At our Compliance & Conversation event, we were joined by Seung Earm and Mark Taylor, Partners at Ibex Compliance LLP, to explore the potential impacts of changes to the and ’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime ( ). Watch on demand and learn how firms can anticipate these changes, deter , and facilitate a positive working .

On Demand: SMCR Struggles Watch on-demand discover what compliance experts from Ibex Compliance LLP say the SMCR extension means for financial services.

With the clock ticking for firms to prepare for new resiliency requirements, we were joined by Bradley Rice, Partner, Financial Services Regulation, Ashurst for our Compliance & Conversation event, to explore how firms can ensure they’re ready for the new . Watch on demand for key insight into DORA implementation.

On Demand: Exploring DORA with Brad Rice, Partner, Ashurst Watch on-demand and learn what the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) means for the financial services space.

As more firms seek to adopt into their business strategies and functions, they must be wary of the risks and implement policies to deter bad actors.

Over the past few months, activity from U.S. regulators concerning themes like “tone from the top,” non-financial misconduct, and disregarded best interest and suitability rules have suggested that and culture are a growing focus on the agenda.

Are conduct and culture moving up U.S. regulators’ agendas? Activities from U.S. financial regulators have shown increased attention around conduct and culture.

Our recent Compliance & Conversation event saw Bradley Rice, Partner, Financial Services Regulation, Ashurst, explore how financial services firms can prepare for impending resiliency requirements. Read our blog to learn how your organization can overcome potential and resiliency challenges.
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Compliance & Conversation: Exploring DORA On 3 July, 2024, we were joined by compliance and surveillance experts for our Compliance & Conversation event. Bradley Rice, Partner, Financial Services Regulation at Ashurst, explored the potential impacts of upcoming EU operational resilience legislation – DORA.

Generative is becoming a more tangible asset for financial firms to utilize; yet it still poses considerable risks. How have firms begun to use generative platforms like for their business operations, and what are the regulatory obligations for handling these increasingly sophisticated platforms?

Generation AI: What are the recordkeeping rules for generative AI platforms? Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT have presented financial services with tremendous opportunity and risk – but how are firms beginning to use them within operations, and what are the implications? Regulators have weighed in with enforcements and requirements on how to best proceed.