The emoji challenge: Navigating digital communication risks for IFAs

Why emojis are a double-edged sword

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Emojis – playful 'sentence garnish' or a growing compliance risk? Harriet Christie looks at the issues

Emojis. Once a playful sentence garnish for messages between friends, they've now infiltrated business communications, from Slack to Teams, SMS and even emails. And while they may seem harmless, they're a growing compliance risk that most firms aren't equipped to handle. In regulated industries, every piece of communication — every "thumbs up" 👍, every "fire" 🔥, even the occasional "crying laughing" 😂 is now under compliance scrutiny. Regulators are aware that these tiny symbols can carry big implications. Their challenge is understanding what's being said when a single emoji can mea...

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