Tag: Compliance

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations, staying compliant is more critical than ever. The European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and its forthcoming amendments,...

In a significant move underscoring the persistent focus on regulatory compliance within the financial sector, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again made headlines by imposing fines on another 16 firms.

In the fast-evolving landscape of financial regulation, the significance of stringent recordkeeping cannot be overstated. Recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have underscored this, with fines exceeding $1.5bn handed down to Wall Street firms for recordkeeping violations.

TransactionLink, a pioneer in onboarding automation solutions for Know Your Business (KYB), and Know Your Customer, the award-winning Software as a Service (SaaS) ecosystem for Business Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, have announced a strategic partnership.

Wirex, a leading player in payments, has partnered with Corlytics, to bolster its compliance framework and ensure the highest standards of regulatory adherence. The company has...

In the intricate world of FinTech, the geopolitical landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping compliance and regulatory frameworks. The aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has dramatically altered the sanctions regime, presenting unprecedented challenges for financial institutions (FIs). This seismic shift, marked by a surge in sanctions against various entities and individuals, underscores the necessity for FIs to adapt swiftly to remain compliant.

As we step into the second month of 2024, financial institutions (FIs) and regulated entities face a future that is anything but certain. Following a year marked by considerable upheaval, the question on everyone's mind is how to best prepare for what lies ahead.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the focal point in discussions around innovation for many years, to the point where it is easy to be complacent when listening to how it will transform a sector. However, firms cannot afford to skip out on the latest advancements within AI as its rapid innovation is transforming the way we operate.

A recent study from Theta Lake, a pioneer in digital communications governance, found that 69% of IT and compliance professionals expect the use of unified communication and collaboration (UCC) tools to increase in 2024. With firms using an average of 4.6 communication and collaboration tools, it is evident that UCC tools have become an embedded and essential part of modern business, but firms must ensure they are compliantly getting the full value of these tools.

Basware, a leading provider of AP automation and invoice processing solutions, has welcomed Markus Hornburg as its new Senior Vice President, Global Compliance. The firm...