RegTech, KYC and data: Inside compliance strategy
Financial services leaders are operating in an environment defined by relentless regulatory change, escalating data risks and heightened scrutiny around customer due diligence.
According...
GenAI governance tops FINRA’s 2026 agenda
The release of the 2026 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) sets out the regulator’s examination and enforcement priorities...
How CIOs can scale AI without adding risk
CIOs are facing mounting pressure to embed generative AI into the digital workplace. From Microsoft Copilot to Zoom AI Companion and other GenAI-powered assistants,...
FCA confirms new BNPL rules from July 2026
BNPL providers will come under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority from 15 July 2026, after the Government confirmed the sector will be...
Why explainability is the real test for GenAI in compliance
As financial institutions accelerate the adoption of generative AI across compliance functions, one question continues to dominate internal governance discussions: what standards of explainability...
What the SEC’s 2026 priorities mean for compliance teams
The Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Examinations has published its Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities, offering a clear indication of where regulatory attention...
Seven quotes that expose how fraud markets really work
Talking to fraud enablers can feel like watching a foreign film with badly translated subtitles. The tone is off, the motivations are murky, and...
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...
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...
