RegTech

Regulatory technology, is a new technology that uses information technology to enhance regulatory processes. With its main application in the Financial sector, it is expanding into any regulated business with a particular appeal for the Consumer Goods Industry. Often regarded as a subcategory under FinTech, RegTech puts a particular emphasis on regulatory monitoring, reporting and compliance and is thus benefiting the finance industry.

Harriet Christie Chief Operating Officer at Mirrorweb

Consumer Duty - A work in progress

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) Consumer Duty officially came into action over a year ago, with an implementation deadline of 31st July 2023 for all new and existing products and services. The regulator favored a phased approach, with different obligations landing at different stages throughout the adaptation. This concluded in July 202

02 October 2024 /regulation /wealth

Elaine Mullan Head of Marketing and Business Development at Corlytics

D.I.Y. or die trying - Build vs. Buy bias in regulatory technology

Buying regulatory technology is a little different than assembling IKEA furniture but then there's effort justification and the sneaky mental trap that makes decision making messy. Effort justification is a sneaky mental trick that makes us value things more just because we worked hard for them. Imagine spending hours assembling a piece of furnitur...

10 September 2024 /regulation

Harriet Christie Chief Operating Officer at Mirrorweb

Australian Business Communications - B-ASIC instructions

On June 26th 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released new guidance on its expectations around business communications. This came in the form of Information Sheet 283 and an accompanying Press Release, and signaled the regulator’s intention to raise compliance standards. This heralds a new era in Australian co

22 August 2024 /regulation /wealth

Nickii Mallia Business Development Manager at Aqubix Ltd - KYC Portal

Best Practices for Implementing a KYC/AML platform in Financial Institutions

In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, implementing a robust KYC/AML platform is paramount for financial institutions. Effective processes not only ensure regulatory compliance but also enhance customer experience and streamline operations. This blog outlines the steps for a successful KYC/AML platform implementation, addresses common challe...

17 July 2024 /regulation /crime

Harsh Daiya Staff Software Engineer at Paypal

Fintech Fraud Prevention Regulatory Hurdles

As a result of the lightning-speed changes in financial technology (fintech), preventing fraudhas become increasingly important. In their bid to deliver the most streamlined and customer-friendly financial services, fintech companies face significant headwinds from fraudulent activities. Regulatory frameworks mold strategies that limit firms while...

17 July 2024 /payments /regulation

Willem Lambrechts Managing Director at Drebbel

The regulatory sword of Damocles

The Critical Importance of Archiving Digital Contracts and Signatures in the Context of European eIDAS, NIS2, and DORA Regulations As digital transformation accelerates, the shift from paper to digital contracts and signatures has become ubiquitous. However, this shift brings with it significant regulatory obligations, especially within the Europea...

12 July 2024 /regulation /startups

Harriet Christie Chief Operating Officer at Mirrorweb

The Generative Generation - AI, chatbots and financial compliance

In March 2023, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler described Artificial Intelligence as “the most transformative technology of our time, on par with the internet and mass production of automobiles". When any groundbreaking tool arrives, a period of adaptation is required. This is more pronounced for regulators, who need to quickly assimilate enough inf...

11 July 2024 /ai /regulation

Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever

From Penalties to Best Practices: The True Cost of Compliance

Over the past two decades, the banking industry has faced staggering penalties for non-compliance, totaling an astonishing $387,559,149,283 (source: Violation Tracker). This colossal sum underscores a pressing issue: despite numerous efforts, the financial sector continues to grapple with compliance, with no signs of the penalties decreasing. Ever...

08 July 2024 /regulation /crime

Kieran Holland Head of Technical Solutions at FinScan

Tackling Rising Data Volumes in AML

High-quality data is the bedrock of an effective anti-money laundering (AML) and watchlist screening programme. Incomplete or inaccurate data can lead to false negatives, potentially allowing illicit activities to go unnoticed. Conversely, it can trigger false positives, leading to unnecessary investigations and resource wastage. With data volumes...

03 July 2024 /regulation /crime

Binh Dang Sales and Marketing Executive at smartKYC

Integration and Implications of Natural Language Processing in KYC Procedures

In recent years, Know Your Customer (KYC) processes have become increasingly critical for financial institutions and other regulated entities to mitigate risks associated with money laundering, fraud, and terrorism financing. However, traditional KYC methods are often time-consuming, manual, and prone to errors The emergence of Natural Language Pr...

24 June 2024 /ai /crime