GRC Report Staff

Norway FSA Flags swissinvestmentsa.ch on Warning List Citing FINMA Alert

The Norway Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) has published a warning on the website swissinvestmentsa.ch, which the source material links to a prior warning from the Swiss regulator FINMA. Compliance teams should treat the domain as a suspected unauthorized or fraudulent investment operation and update screening and client-protection controls accordingly.

ESAs Issue Operational Instructions to Improve DORA Major ICT Incident Reporting Quality

On September 16, 2026, the ESAs published 14 operational instructions to harmonize how major ICT-related incidents are reported under DORA and to fix recurring data quality issues. The instructions are non-binding "best efforts" guidance, but they were agreed with competent authorities and signal supervisory expectations. Compliance teams should align reporting templates and procedures now to avoid rejected, inconsistent, or duplicated submissions.

FINRA Fines Webull $4.2 Million Over Anti-Money Laundering & Trading Oversight Failures

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined Webull $4.2 million for widespread failures in its anti-money laundering controls, identity theft prevention program and oversight of customer trade execution, citing deficiencies that persisted for years as the online brokerage rapidly expanded.

Deloitte Survey Finds Companies Giving AI Greater Authority While Accountability Remains Unclear

Nearly a quarter of senior business leaders surveyed by Deloitte say their organizations have yet to establish clear accountability when artificial intelligence produces a negative outcome. At the same time, 40% report allowing AI to execute decisions or take actions without human approval to at least a moderate degree.

European Banking Authority Eases Governance Requirements for Banks Under Revised Guidelines

The European Banking Authority has reduced the amount of detail banks will be expected to provide when documenting management responsibilities, retreating from parts of an earlier proposal as it seeks to make EU governance requirements less burdensome.

ASIC Form 5290 Requires Notice When CCIV Sub-Fund Products Cease to Be Available

ASIC Form 5290 is the notice a CCIV's responsible person must lodge when a financial product in a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) relating to a CCIV sub-fund is no longer available to be recommended or offered to new clients. The notice is due within 5 business days of the cessation, and late fees apply. Compliance teams should build this trigger into product lifecycle and disclosure governance to avoid breaches of s1015D(2)(c) of the Corporations Act 2001.

Dutch ACM Drafts Policy Rule on Telecom Contract Expiration and Best-Rate Notices

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a draft policy rule clarifying how telecom providers must notify customers about expiring contracts, free termination rights, and cheaper rates. The rule targets loyalty penalties and sets specific requirements for timing, format, and content. Providers should assess their current communications now, as consultation closes 27 October 2026 and a final rule is expected before year-end.