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...
Socure report reveals fraud surge after Texas flood disaster aid
Socure, an AI-first provider of identity verification and fraud prevention technology, has released new research revealing how disaster relief efforts following the July 2025...
ServiceNow acquires Armis to expand cyber exposure security
ServiceNow and Armis have entered into a definitive agreement that will see ServiceNow acquire Armis in a major cybersecurity deal.
The acquisition has been positioned...
PSR moves to rein in rising card scheme and processing fees
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has outlined a new set of measures designed to improve transparency and strengthen governance across card scheme and...
What is simplified due diligence and when should it be used?
For financial institutions operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, safety, security and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) obligations remain non-negotiable.
According to SmartSearch, firms...
