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Data

Denmark’s National Whistleblower Scheme sees record number of reports during 2025

March 31, 2026

Most cases relate to work environment issues, data protection, or financial matters, with serious reports referred to relevant authorities.

Vasilka Lalevska, Martina Lindberg2 min read
Regulation

FSOC seeks comment on proposed interpretative guidance for nonbank designation

March 30, 2026

Proposals include enhanced “analytical rigor,” reinstitution of an “activities-based” risk assessment, and a pre-designation “off-ramp” for nonbanks.

Catherine Ollinger2 min read
Podcasts

Podcast: Alisa Rusanoff on SMB finance, AI-driven underwriting, and fraud risk

March 30, 2026

Alisa Rusanoff and Vlada Gurvich discuss structural challenges SMBs face, including limited resources, overlapping roles, and lack of dedicated compliance functions.

Vlada Gurvich37 min listen
Resources

Ericka Watson: Tips on taking charge of public data about you

March 30, 2026

Ericka Watson, Principal and CEO of Data Strategy Advisors, LLC, in conversation with GRIP’s Julie DiMauro, offered actionable tips for putting some privacy back into your online lifestyle.

Julie DiMauro<1 min read

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Enforcement

Binance Australia fined $6.9m for client onboarding failures

March 30, 2026

Binance has accepted exposing 524 retail investors to high-risk crypto products by misclassifying them as wholesale clients. The company had already compensated those clients in 2023.

Hameed Shuja2 min read
Compliance as a Profession

The GRIP Files: Stephen Bolinger – filmmaker and CPO

March 27, 2026

Stephen tells us about his career to date, offers valuable advice to those entering the privacy profession, and provides insight into his work on the film “Privacy People.”

Jean Hurley5 min read
Reporting

OPINION: How can financial institutions drive efficiency in global regulatory reporting in 2026 and beyond?

March 26, 2026

This article explores how firms can move from crippling architectural stress to maximum efficiency by adopting standardized data models and supervised AI.

Marc Gratacos | TradeHeader4 min read
Compliance

The $4.4 trillion shadow economy

March 26, 2026

Nasdaq report warns of “industrialized” crime crisis that is significantly outpacing the legitimate global economy.

Jean Hurley2 min read

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Regulation More on Regulation

Regulation

HHS and CMS announce committee to ‘modernize’ the US healthcare system

March 30, 2026

The 18-member Healthcare Advisory Committee will advise on how to best finance and deliver care across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Kevin Kinsella1 min read
FCA

FCA work in review: March 18-27, 2026

March 30, 2026

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

Carmen Cracknell2 min read
Regulation

FDA seeks comments on expedited CNPV pilot program

March 26, 2026

The controversial Commissioner’s National Priorities Voucher program awards “ultra-fast” reviews for medications and biological products of strategic national importance while upholding the FDA’s standards.

Kevin Kinsella1 min read
SEC

SEC hints long-awaited e-delivery rule could be imminent

March 26, 2026

House lawmakers are also moving to allow electronic investor disclosures and communications, but the SEC may act first.

Alexander Barzacanos1 min read

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Technology More on Technology

Technology

On being flexible – the shifting future of telehealth

March 27, 2026

As federal and state agencies continue to unwind temporary waivers and replace them with long-term policies, providers are confronting a far more complicated compliance landscape.

Kevin Kinsella5 min read
Fintech

Lithuania’s Payments Market Strategy 2030: innovation, resilience, and consumer protection

March 27, 2026

Actions in the strategy are geared toward all market participants including banks, credit unions, and fintech companies.

Vasilka Lalevska2 min read
Crypto

Victims of cryptocurrency theft cannot pursue claims in conversion

March 27, 2026

The judgment raises the question of whether there should be legislation to make a conversion-like cause of action apply to cryptocurrency.

Vanessa Whitman I CMS, Kushal Gandhi | CMS, Rachel Harrison | CMS3 min read
Technology

UK to pilot social media bans, time limits, and curfews for teenagers

March 27, 2026

The government hopes the scheme will help assess the impact of online restrictions on children, including their sleep, family life, mental health, and schoolwork.

Hameed Shuja3 min read

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ResourcesMore on Resources

GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: CFTC launches Innovation Task Force, digital Euro progress advances

March 31, 2026

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

GRIP3 min read
Resources

Ericka Watson: Controlling your personal data and understanding your privacy rights

March 30, 2026

Ericka Watson, Principal and CEO of Data Strategy Advisors, LLC, talked about adjusting privacy settings on our apps and learning what is being said about us in the public realm.

Julie DiMauro<1 min read
Podcasts

Podcast: Alice Hrdy and Rob Schwartz discuss the digital asset and embedded finance landscape

March 23, 2026

Alice and Rob spoke about tokenized assets, GenAI, buy-now pay-later, the predictions marketplace, and more.

Julie DiMauro39 min listen
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: AMLA begins groundwork for direct supervision, White House unveils federal AI framework

March 23, 2026

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

GRIP3 min read

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