Tag: Financial Regulations

Neobanks have reshaped the banking landscape, boasting a customer base jump from 7.7m in 2018 to nearly 20m by the end of 2019 in the UK alone.

In today's rapidly evolving financial environment, mere regulatory adherence is insufficient for firms aiming to lead the market.

The SEC and the CFTC have recently imposed fines totalling $477.75m on 26 broker-dealers and investment advisers for failing to comply with electronic communication recordkeeping requirements. This latest enforcement wave pushes the total fines levied for similar violations to over $3bn, underscoring the serious, ongoing issue of non-compliance within the industry.

The Australian Government recently unveiled a consultation aimed at overhauling its AML and CTF strategies.

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.

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 an industry-wide call to action, several prominent associations have voiced their concerns over the potential consequences of the current draft text of Recital 34 in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulation.

In the intricate world of finance, trade surveillance stands as a vital pillar, ensuring markets operate with integrity. In a new podcast, Martina Rejsjo,...

In today’s digitally-dominated era, the benefits of swift and easy electronic transactions have become deeply ingrained in our daily activities. The simplicity of online shopping, card payments at dining outlets, and instant stock trading via our mobile devices epitomises modern financial convenience.

Legislation concerning the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) has received the nod of approval from both Houses of the Australian Parliament. This milestone move in 2023 lays the groundwork for a stringent accountability structure, targeting directors and top-tier executives of financial institutions across banking, insurance, and superannuation sectors.