NatWest blocks bevy of apps in clampdown on unmonitorable comms

NatWest Group has formally expanded its ban (effective November 6) on using consumer messaging apps on company-issued devices—covering WhatsApp, Meta Messenger, Skype, Telegram, Signal, Viber, Snapchat, Discord, WeChat, and Line—to ensure retrievable communications and compliance, citing risks from disappearing messages and regulatory expectations; approved channels include Microsoft Teams and Teams chat, Viva Engage, Zoom with in-meeting chat, Outlook, Symphony Chat, and SMS, aligning with broader financial-sector scrutiny and significant fines for poor recordkeeping.