Don’t shoot the messager!

Messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and WeChat are now part of everyday life. However, cases in recent years across a number of large financial institutions demonstrate the challenges faced in bringing this type of communication vehicle within the regulatory perimeter.

Led by London based Financial Services regulatory partner Alex Ainley, Contentious Regulatory partners Emma Sutcliffe and Richard Sims, and Financial Markets Litigation partner Robert Allen give a quick update on:

• regulatory view on use of social media communication platforms;
• summary of relevant cases; and
• views on a market best practice approach to dealing with these challenges.