The deregulation dilemma: Balancing simplification with financial stability
The term "deregulation" is increasingly prevalent among global policymakers, with a common narrative about cutting through the bureaucratic red tape that supposedly stifles competition. Since the 2008 financial crisis, financial institutions have been operating under a dense regulatory framework designed to mitigate risks and uphold financial stability.
KYC vs AML: Understanding the difference and why it matters
In regulated industries, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) are terms that often get conflated, but they serve different, albeit complementary, functions...
Global RegTech funding bounced back by two-thirds in Q1 2025 driven by deals over...
Key Global RegTech investment stats in Q1 2025:
Global RegTech funding bounced back by two-thirds in Q1 2025
The growth in funding was driven...
Security Bank and Entrust forge partnership to transform eKYC in digital banking
Security Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions.
Taming the regulatory beast: How AscentAI streamlines compliance in finance
In the dynamic landscape of financial regulation, companies grapple with a daunting volume of regulatory texts. This continuous influx of regulations challenges even the most robust compliance teams, especially as the pace and complexity of regulatory changes accelerate.
Comparative analysis of Regulation Z and FINRA Rule 2210 in financial marketing
In the financial regulatory landscape, protecting consumers is paramount. The foundation of this protection is the transparency that builds trust between consumers and financial institutions.
Hawk’s AI solutions attract $56m for global AML efforts
Hawk, the pioneering provider of AI-powered AML screening, and fraud prevention solutions, has completed a $56m Series C funding round.
Streamlining risk management with Greenomy’s certified security measure
ESG firm Greenomy has highlighted that it recognises the critical importance of data security, especially within the realms of ESG.
Emerging scam trends and their impact on consumers in 2025
Santander UK has unveiled the latest findings from its inaugural Quarterly Scamtracker, revealing a concerning £18.4m stolen through scams in the first quarter of 2025. This represents a 13% decline from the previous quarter, yet the figures remain alarmingly high, with new scam trends emerging, complicating the threat landscape.
How Agentero is revolutionising insurance compliance
Where the insurance industry once stumbled under its own weight, Agentero is carving a more effective path forward. The California-based InsurTech firm, founded by Luis Pino,...
