Esther E. Cho
PartnerCo-Chair, Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
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FINRA Forward Initiative Targets Modernization, Compliance and Cybersecurity
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Insights from our team: Partner Esther Cho, co-chair of the firm’s financial services litigation and enforcement practice, and associate Connor Trafton explore FINRA Forward in an article for Daily Journal, highlighting how collaboration, innovation and technology are shaping the future of compliance and investor protection.
FINRA Forward is a sweeping initiative aimed at modernizing regulatory rules, strengthening enforcement, and addressing emerging risks, including cybersecurity and AI. Esther and Connor discuss how FINRA is working closely with member firms, regulators and outside experts to ensure its framework keeps pace with rapid technological and market changes — all while maintaining investor protection and market integrity.