Why SAR quality matters in AML compliance
SARs remain one of the most powerful tools in the global fight against financial crime. Without them, AML frameworks would struggle to identify patterns...
Why spreadsheets fail financial crime risk teams
For years, spreadsheets have been the quiet workhorse of financial crime risk assessments. Familiar, flexible and easily accessible, they became embedded in compliance functions...
How AI strengthens compliance in complaints handling
AI is increasingly reshaping how financial institutions approach complaints management, turning what was once a reactive process into a strategic, data-driven function.
According to 4CRisk.ai,...
Why APP fraud is reshaping the future of AML
The pace of change in financial crime has accelerated dramatically over the past two years, forcing institutions, regulators and governments to reassess long-held assumptions...
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...