SaaS transforms financial crime prevention
Financial services are embracing software-as-a-service (SaaS) models to drive efficiency and security, with adoption in banking, financial and insurance sectors projected to reach over $130bn by 2027, up from $54bn in 2022. Within financial crime prevention alone, spending on cloud-based solutions is expected to make up 32% of deployment spending, reflecting a sector eager to modernise its compliance defences.
Navigating global shareholder reporting changes
Shareholding disclosure rules remain a cornerstone for market transparency across global jurisdictions, requiring investors to report holdings when they hit specific thresholds tied to voting rights, share capital or the total outstanding shares in a class. However, keeping pace with regulatory shifts impacting disclosure data and reporting processes has become increasingly challenging for financial institutions.
Spanish banks cut fraud with behavioural defences
Discover how Spanish banks cut fraud by 23% using behavioural tech. Read now for insights on new fraud trends in Spain.
IDnow, Keyless team up for secure digital ID
IDnow has announced a strategic partnership with Keyless to strengthen trust across the digital identity lifecycle, reflecting growing demand for seamless and secure verification in the face of rising AI-driven fraud.
Pro Global debuts Audit-Tech to improve vendor assurance
Pro Global, a long-standing consultancy serving the specialist insurance sector, has introduced a new vendor risk platform, Audit-Tech: Vendor Assurance, to help insurers manage...
Zurich acquires BOXX Insurance to expand cyber protection
Zurich Insurance Group, a global multi-line insurer headquartered in Switzerland, has announced it will acquire BOXX Insurance Inc., a Toronto-based global cyber InsurTech known...
How a DMS streamlines compliance and efficiency
Firms handle vast volumes of documents daily, from contracts to client records. A document management system (DMS) helps bring structure to this process, providing secure storage, streamlined classification, and workflow automation that improves team efficiency while reducing costs.
FATF grey list changes put focus on AML compliance
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its grey list, reshaping the compliance landscape for several jurisdictions as it continues to enforce global standards in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT).
How MCO supports firms with APAC regulation shifts
The Asia-Pacific region remains a compelling growth destination for global financial firms, despite facing significant regulatory and geopolitical complexities. According to the latest ASIFMA 2025 Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Survey, now in its fourth year, there is a strong sense of optimism among firms looking to deepen their presence across the region.
EBA consults on CRR default rules review
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a public consultation to gather views on its draft amended guidelines concerning the application of the definition of default under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).
