FINRA warns firms on AI governance risks in 2026 report
FINRA’s newly published 2026 Regulatory Oversight Report delivers a clear message to the financial services industry: the pace of GenAI adoption is outstripping the...
How communications archives reduce risk and cut costs
A communications archive has become a foundational capability for organisations operating in today’s digital-first environment, particularly within regulated sectors such as financial services.
At its...
Avoid penalties with smarter SEC Form ADV preparation
Accurate and timely SEC Form ADV filings play a critical role in protecting an investment adviser’s reputation and maintaining alignment with regulatory expectations.
When firms...
Socure report reveals fraud surge after Texas flood disaster aid
Socure, an AI-first provider of identity verification and fraud prevention technology, has released new research revealing how disaster relief efforts following the July 2025...
ServiceNow acquires Armis to expand cyber exposure security
ServiceNow and Armis have entered into a definitive agreement that will see ServiceNow acquire Armis in a major cybersecurity deal.
The acquisition has been positioned...
PSR moves to rein in rising card scheme and processing fees
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has outlined a new set of measures designed to improve transparency and strengthen governance across card scheme and...
What is simplified due diligence and when should it be used?
For financial institutions operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, safety, security and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) obligations remain non-negotiable.
According to SmartSearch, firms...
From chaos to clarity: AI-driven control harmonisation
As regulatory demands continue to multiply, many organisations are finding that their compliance frameworks have grown larger, more complex and harder to manage, rather...
Regulators warm to AI in financial crime compliance
Attitudes towards artificial intelligence in financial regulation appear to be shifting, according to new research examining how banking leaders expect regulatory approaches to evolve.
A...
How Agentic AI transforms compliance
Agentic AI is emerging as a powerful force in financial crime prevention, aligning the goals of compliance teams and regulators in ways that would...
