The Bottom Line on Archiving Online Communications Under SEC Rules 17a-3 and 17a-4 By Keith Laska on April 15, 2020 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn If you’re in the financial services industry, you’ve got a lot on your plate. You’re researching investments, advising customers, marketing your business, and maintaining strict compliance with a veritable alphabet soup of regulations.