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Traders Magazine By Christopher Wooten, EVP, NICEÂ When the pandemic hit, we certainly sensed there would be a strong impact on our social lives. But what was not immediately apparent was the extent that Wall Street and its regulated financial services employees would be affected. The work-from-home revolution had arrived, and now one year later its influence has become evident. Unfortunately the remote work that ensued, particularly among traders, created an environment that became more susceptible to market abuse. Regulators around the world, like the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), found that scenarios like insider dealing became easier because many regulated employees werenât being physically monitored on a trade floor any longer or certainly as directly. ....