Legislation

In the competitive landscape of banking, customer onboarding emerges as a pivotal phase, with customer due diligence standing at its core. When managed poorly, the onboarding process can deter potential clients, causing banks to miss out on new revenue streams. Conversely, hasty or inaccurate due diligence could lead to the acquisition of customers who pose commercial and reputational risks, potentially incurring hefty regulatory fines.

A recent study from Theta Lake, a pioneer in digital communications governance, found that 69% of IT and compliance professionals expect the use of unified communication and collaboration (UCC) tools to increase in 2024. With firms using an average of 4.6 communication and collaboration tools, it is evident that UCC tools have become an embedded and essential part of modern business, but firms must ensure they are compliantly getting the full value of these tools.

Deloitte, a global leader in audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services, is joining forces with Informatica, known for its AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud platform, and Workiva, a specialist in cloud-based regulatory reporting, to revolutionize enterprise sustainability compliance and data management.

SDK.finance, a distinguished FinTech solutions provider, has proudly announced its integration with ComplyAdvantage, the forefront leader in financial crime intelligence. This partnership signifies a transformative...

LightBeam.ai, a trailblazer in zero trust data protection, has raised $17.8m in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.

Arctic Intelligence, a leader in RegTech solutions, has recently unveiled a 14-day obligation-free trial of its acclaimed AML Accelerate platform.

The significance of modern Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance cannot be overstated, especially in an era where digitalisation is a cornerstone of our daily interactions. While RegTech has revolutionised the approach to combating financial crimes like money laundering and terrorist financing, it's crucial to acknowledge that technology alone isn't the panacea.

In an industry-wide call to action, several prominent associations have voiced their concerns over the potential consequences of the current draft text of Recital 34 in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulation.

Reken, a trailblazing AI & cybersecurity company, has successfully concluded an oversubscribed seed funding round, securing a substantial $10m.

Incognia, a pioneering force in the realm of location identity solutions, has successfully concluded a $31m Series B financing round.