Elaine Duffus offers insights on Wolters Kluwer’s latest Regulatory Violations Intelligence Index findings, showing U.S. regulators pursued fewer but higher-value enforcements in late 2024.
ComplianceApril 17, 2025
Bang for the buck: Regulators pivot to fewer but higher-value enforcement actions
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Elaine F. Duffus is a Senior Specialized Consultant with the Financial Services Compliance Program Management solutions team at Wolters Kluwer.
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