WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to be banned for internal NatWest communications You can still reach customer service through WhatsApp The Financial Conduct Authority issued fines to Morgan Stanley for irretrievable conversations One of the UK’s largest banks has banned employees from using instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp,

NatWest Group has blocked messaging services WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype on company devices to stop staff using them to communicate with each other.The bank had already told employees to stick to "approved channels" for conversations about business matters.

The UK banking group said it wants its employees to stick to 'approved channels' for work-related communication

Companies in the UK and US have began receiving fines for using messaging services such as WhatsApp and Facebook for work communications

NatWest Group has banned the use of popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger on company devices in the UK. This decision is driven by regulatory pressure and the need to maintain strict communication records.