Korea’s FSC targets sweeping financial reform for 2026
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has outlined an ambitious agenda to overhaul the country’s financial system, positioning reform as a central pillar in...
DigitalXForce scores $5m strategic investment
DigitalXForce, an AI-native governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and enterprise security risk posture management (ESRPM) innovator, today announced a strategic funding milestone.
The company has...
Diginex appoints Lorenzo Romano as deputy chairman
Diginex Limited, a Nasdaq-listed Sustainability RegTech and data management provider, has appointed Lorenzo Romano as deputy chairman, strengthening its governance framework as it looks...
Merak Capital backs DSShield with $54m to expand cybersecurity services
Merak Capital, a Saudi investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, has completed a $54m investment in DSShield, one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing...
Global AML enforcement roundup: 2025 fines and reforms
Global anti-money laundering enforcement intensified throughout 2025, with regulators across Europe, the Americas, APAC and the Middle East issuing record penalties, expanding supervisory powers...
GIPS compliance in 2025: what 785 firms reveal
As investment managers face mounting regulatory scrutiny and increasingly sophisticated client expectations, compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) continues to play a...
A practical guide to modern fraud detection rules
Fraud losses continue to rise at an alarming pace. In 2024, consumers and businesses reported losing more than $12.5bn to fraud, marking a 25%...
FINRA warns firms on AI governance risks in 2026 report
FINRA’s newly published 2026 Regulatory Oversight Report delivers a clear message to the financial services industry: the pace of GenAI adoption is outstripping the...
How communications archives reduce risk and cut costs
A communications archive has become a foundational capability for organisations operating in today’s digital-first environment, particularly within regulated sectors such as financial services.
At its...
Avoid penalties with smarter SEC Form ADV preparation
Accurate and timely SEC Form ADV filings play a critical role in protecting an investment adviser’s reputation and maintaining alignment with regulatory expectations.
When firms...