Tag: Compliance

In the rapidly evolving financial services industry, the importance of effective risk assessment is often overlooked.

As the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Taxonomy gain momentum, companies are prioritising their ESG reporting strategy. Central to this strategy is the creation of a robust, cross-functional ESG reporting team, essential for seamless compliance and leveraging the report as a strategic tool for enhancing overall sustainability.

Behavox, an AI-driven compliance solutions firm, has partnered with BNY Mellon with the aim of enhancing the latter's compliance program.

Money laundering is the lifeblood of organised criminals – put simply, without the ability to move and convert criminal proceeds into “clean” money to fund further crime and the lavish lifestyle criminals aspire to, organised crime gangs cease to function.

When the world went into lockdown in 2020 in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19, many companies went into a state of survival. Many were forced to furlough staff and look for loans to ensure they could weather the storm. Building a new startup might have been the last thing some would think to do during this time, but Vall Herard did just that with Saifr.

Maintaining a strong compliance program is a continuous effort. To stay on course, it’s crucial to proactively monitor regulatory changes to ensure that your organization can respond promptly to its evolving regulatory obligations.

Entering its seventh year, RegTech Analyst has unveiled its latest version of the RegTech100, offering a look at the key players making waves in the industry.

Environmental concerns are increasingly pivotal, leading businesses globally to focus on carbon emissions accounting. The CSRD's recent standards mandate more rigorous, transparent carbon accounting practices. ESG FinTech company Greenomy recently delved into carbon accounting's essence and its connection with ESRS requirements. It also highlighted traditional carbon accounting challenges and how companies can align with these new standards.

As the end of the year draws near, financial firms are under the gun to complete their annual FINRA and state/jurisdiction registration renewals. With deadlines fast approaching, it's critical to have a robust framework in place for timely, cost-effective, and efficient renewals, not just for this year but for the future as well.

Proliferation Financing (PF) is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the compliance landscape, akin to well-known areas like anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). Recently, regulators, particularly in the UK, have begun implementing stricter measures to help businesses identify and mitigate PF risks.