KYC Portal CLM embeds ESG into KYB to meet compliance demand
KYC Portal CLM, a RegTech company known for its end-to-end client lifecycle management platform, is helping organisations integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into their Know Your Business (KYB) workflows with precision and control.
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).
How AI is reshaping AML to target drug trafficking
Canada’s ongoing battle with fentanyl trafficking has taken a dramatic turn in recent years, with growing pressure on both borders and financial systems. In 2024 alone, authorities reported significant seizures of fentanyl moving between Canada and the US—10.8lbs entering from the US and 32.1lbs flowing the other way. These figures sparked diplomatic and economic fallout, including a 25% US tariff on Canadian goods imposed in March 2025.
New EU rules push investment firms towards greater execution transparency
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently released two major updates that are set to reshape compliance obligations for investment firms and asset managers across the EU.
ESMA seeks feedback on ESG rating regulation to enhance transparency and accountability
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a public consultation on new rules designed to regulate ESG rating providers.
EBA enhances proportionality in resolution planning with new technical standards
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released its updated final draft implementing technical standards (ITS) on resolution planning reporting.
Verified identity platform Persona secures $200m to tackle AI fraud and digital trust
Persona, a San Francisco-based verified identity platform, has raised $200m in a Series D funding round, valuing the company at $2bn.
Digital identity firm ID.me secures $275m financing from Ares Management
ID.me, a digital identity wallet provider, has secured a $275m credit facility from Ares Management, a global alternative investment firm.
The critical role of FATCA and CRS compliance in fund administration
FATCA and CRS are crucial global regulatory frameworks aimed at increasing tax transparency and preventing tax evasion. TAINA, which offers a fully automated FATCA...
Understanding the 3 stages of money laundering: How AML integration protects businesses
Money laundering is a global issue, undermining economies and enabling illicit activities by disguising illegal funds as legitimate. This pervasive challenge affects financial institutions and high-risk industries, making Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures essential to combat it effectively.
