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Enforcement

TradeStation Securities to pay OFAC $1.1m for apparent sanctions breaches

March 19, 2026

The settlement amount took into account the significant remedial measures TradeStation implemented after discovering the apparent violations, OFAC said.

Julie DiMauro3 min read
SEC

SEC proposal offers clarity regarding Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11

March 19, 2026

The amendment would swap out the term “security” currently included in the rule and replace it with “equity security.”

Catherine Ollinger1 min read
ESG

What’s in a name? Part 3: Future outlook

March 19, 2026

Three-part series exploring the regulation, practice, and future of ESG/sustainability-related fund names.

Vasilka Lalevska, Vlada Gurvich8 min read
Compliance

Backed into a corner: Why pressure on Iran is expanding its options

March 19, 2026

The conflict in the Gulf is more than a security event; it is a live stress test of risk management. Ben Todd offers six steps for organizations operating in the region.

Ben Todd | Dispatch Risk Advisory5 min read

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Reporting

ASIC launches financial complaints data dashboard to boost transparency

March 19, 2026

The aim is to enable users to compare the complaints reported by individual financial firms for the first time, including their handling of complaints associated with specific products.

Hameed Shuja1 min read
Enforcement

Adobe settles for $150m over hard-to-cancel subscriptions

March 18, 2026

The case shows the DOJ is still willing to go after large companies that use sticky subscription models, even though some have criticized the settlement as lenient.

Alexander Barzacanos1 min read
ESG

How to create a neuroinclusive workplace

March 18, 2026

Celebrating Global Neurodiversity Celebration week 2026, we look at neurodiversity in the workplace and steps to create inclusivity and awareness.

Joseph Cannon | Fox Williams4 min read
Enforcement

Pfizer receives PMCPA censure for providing business-class flights to UK HCPs

March 18, 2026

Ruling reinforces long‑standing Code of Practice expectations on appropriate hospitality, certification, and standards across the pharmaceutical industry.

Kevin Kinsella4 min read

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Regulation More on Regulation

FCA

UK government unveils consultation on FOS overhaul, ending era of ‘quasi-regulation’

March 19, 2026

The reforms are set to return the FOS to its original role as an impartial dispute resolution service; we look at stakeholder reaction.

Jean Hurley3 min read
Regulation

Federal judge issues injunction against HHS Secretary’s vaccine policy

March 18, 2026

The ruling temporarily reinstates former ACIP members removed by Kennedy and vacates all of the new committee’s policy recommendations.

Kevin Kinsella2 min read
FCA

FCA work in review: March 10-17, 2026

March 18, 2026

Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.

Hameed Shuja2 min read
Regulation

FDIC’s Hill: Use AI to track suspicious acts and don’t expect deposit insurance for stablecoins

March 17, 2026

In a speech, Chair Travis Hill said the FDIC plans to propose rules saying that stablecoins are not eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance.

Julie DiMauro3 min read

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Technology

Medical device maker Stryker hit by Iranian-based cyberattack

March 17, 2026

Incident expected to continue causing disruptions and “limitations of access” to company information systems and business applications.

Kevin Kinsella2 min read
Data

Epic Systems receives class-action lawsuit over EHR access

March 13, 2026

According to the plaintiffs, the largest health record vendor creates barriers that prevent patients and authorized platforms from aggregating complete medical histories across healthcare providers.

Kevin Kinsella3 min read
Security

UK forms new fraud unit after billions drained from economy

March 12, 2026

Fraud has become a major economic challenge, accounting for 45% of all crime.

Carmen Cracknell1 min read
Cloud

Cloud providers call for swift and strong sector regulation

March 12, 2026

The UK’s competition authority is debating restrictions on Microsoft and AWS that would attempt to address their market dominance.

Carmen Cracknell2 min read

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Conferences and events

Data Insights Shoosmiths 2026: Data after death, AI supremacy, Privacy people

March 18, 2026

Highlights from the three keynotes, with Carl Öhman, Parmy Olson, and Stephen Bolinger.

Martina Lindberg, Jean Hurley5 min read
Conferences and events

Data Insights Shoosmiths 2026: Current privacy compliance pain points identified

March 17, 2026

Governance, structure, data breaches, and complaints were some of the pain points the panelists highlighted.

Martina Lindberg1 min read
Podcasts

Podcast: Debra Brookes tells us about the first state-backed stablecoin in the US

March 16, 2026

Brookes spoke about why Wyoming is so gung-ho about crypto, and her career journey from NYDFS to the Frontier State.

Julie DiMauro31 min listen
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: McKinsey suffers AI system breach, Canada caps NSF fees

March 16, 2026

Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.

GRIP2 min read

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