Adapting to the EU’s AML overhaul with smart compliance
The European Union has implemented its most sweeping anti-money laundering reform in over a decade, introducing the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and a new...
Solving the KYC bottleneck in digital finance
Diversity in financial services has transformed how individuals and businesses access capital. The once slow-moving world of traditional finance—where bank accounts required in-person visits—is...
BNPL rules set for 2026 to curb consumer risk
The FCA has outlined proposals to bring BNPL products under its regulatory remit from 2026, offering borrowers protections similar to those available in other...
AI-native email defence firm StrongestLayer bags $5.2m
StrongestLayer, a cybersecurity company focused on AI-native email security and human risk solutions, has emerged from stealth with $5.2m in seed funding.
The round was...
How DMS supports compliance and security
Document management systems (DMS) have become a critical tool for organisations looking to enhance security while meeting compliance requirements.
How to pick the right ESG alert platform
ESG risks can emerge from the unlikeliest places—a local newspaper article in Portuguese, a tweet from a former employee, or an obscure regulatory update...
Empirical Security raises $12m to scale custom AI threat defence
Empirical Security, a cybersecurity firm specialising in AI-powered threat detection through bespoke models, has raised $12m in a seed funding round.
The round was led...
Smarter AML: Prioritising alerts by exposure
In the world of anti-money laundering (AML), outdated practices are exposing institutions to risk. Many banks still process alerts in the order they were...
Why risk-based CLM is now essential for compliance
Compliance demands have evolved, and so must client lifecycle management. As regulations tighten, customer profiles diversify and operational costs rise, applying a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to onboarding and due diligence is no longer viable.
Regulatory risk: spotting trouble before it sparks
Regulation is meant to reduce risk and protect the financial system—but when poorly coordinated or misaligned, even well-meaning rules can produce unexpected outcomes. These...
