Why CRS 2.0 is exposing data governance failures
CRS 2.0 and the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) were introduced to modernise global tax transparency after shortcomings emerged in the original Common Reporting Standard...
Lema AI secures $24m to rethink third-party risk
Lema AI, an agentic AI security platform focused on third-party and supply-chain risk, has emerged from stealth with fresh funding of $24m.
The company has...
Rethinking SAR thresholds for APP scams in the instant era
The rapid expansion of instant payments across Europe has fundamentally altered the fraud landscape, with APP scams emerging as one of the most damaging...
How AML transaction monitoring is evolving in 2026
AML transaction monitoring remains a cornerstone of financial crime prevention, and in 2026 it is set to become even more critical for financial institutions...
Why financial crime risk assessments can’t survive without technology
Financial crime risk assessments were once treated as periodic compliance exercises, built on spreadsheets, static documents and fragmented email workflows. These approaches relied heavily...
Red Oak strengthens leadership with Kirk Sadler CPO hire
Red Oak, a RegTech provider focused on modern compliance connectivity for financial services firms, has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of...
Ripjar appoints Matt Mills as CEO to drive growth
Ripjar, a provider of smarter screening solutions for financial institutions and enterprises, has appointed Matt Mills as CEO.
The company supports banks and large organisations...
CFTC expands payment stablecoin definition in new guidance
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reissued Staff Letter 25-40 with a targeted update to the definition of a “payment stablecoin”, clarifying...
AI-driven KYB platforms reshaping compliance workflows
Ever wondered why business onboarding still feels painfully slow, even as competitors promise near-instant verification?
According to AiPrise, for compliance, risk and growth teams across...
How the FCA is reshaping enforcement through transparency
The Financial Conduct Authority’s launch of its inaugural Enforcement Watch newsletter marks a clear shift in how the regulator signals its enforcement priorities to...
