4241 Results from /regulation
Kristine Jakovleva Chief Marketing Officer at Advapay
Latvia, a small Baltic country, is rapidly emerging as a potential fintech hub in the EU. The country is taking real strides to attract innovative financial companies, and it's worth exploring what sets Latvia apart. A Regulator Open to Innovation and Collaboration One of the most significant factors contributing to Latvia’s growing appeal as a fin...
29 January 2025 /payments /regulation Fintech
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
Payment fraud (i.e. the unauthorized or deceptive use of stolen payment information to obtain money, goods, or services) remains a major challenge for financial institutions. With new regulations requiring banks to compensate fraud victims, fraud prevention has become a top priority. However, fraud techniques are evolving rapidly, often outpacing
27 January 2025 /regulation /crime Exposing Financial Crime
Alexandre Kech CEO at The Global LEI Foundation
Cyberattacks present an immediate and growing threat to global financial stability. A 2024 report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) found that over the past 20 years, the financial sector has been subjected to more than 20,000 cyberattacks, resulting in direct losses of $12 billion – not to mention the indirect costs caused by reputationa...
27 January 2025 /regulation /identity
Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its updated review of money laundering through markets (MLTM), building on prior work such as the 2019 thematic review (TR19/4). This latest analysis outlines progress, persistent gaps, and new challenges in combating financial crime in capital markets. It also provides practical recommendation...
23 January 2025 /regulation /crime Fintech
Tejasvi Addagada Enterprise Data Head at Fortune 500 financial service provider
As we move through 2025, corporate governance in financial services is evolving rapidly, driven by shifts in technology, regulation, and stakeholder expectations. These changes are reshaping how financial institutions approach data governance, a critical enabler of operational resilience, innovation, and trust. Corporate Governance Trends Driving ...
21 January 2025 /regulation /retail Data Management and Governance
The Enterprise Fraud Risk Assessment (Practice Note) has been developed by the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP) Centre of Learning, operating out of the Public Sector Fraud Authority. It was made public on the 13th of January 2025 to provide organizations with a robust framework for mitigating fraud risks and safeguarding resources. Fra...
20 January 2025 /regulation /crime Fintech
Adam Preis Global Strategist at Ping Identity
The evolving digital threat landscape has heightened the need for robust operational resilience in financial services. As the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) takes effect on January 17, 2025, financial service providers must align their ICT systems with its stringent standards. This regulation is not just about compliance; it’s abou...
15 January 2025 /regulation /identity Digital Identity Management
Robin Southall Director of Customer Engagement at Lakeside Software
Kicking off 2025, operational resilience and zero downtime are just two of the concerns on the minds of financial sector professionals and leaders. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which applies from January 17th, is set to shake up the resilience strategies of all financial entities across the European Union (EU) and beyond. As the ...
14 January 2025 /regulation /cloud
On the 13 of January 2025 the UK government has launched an ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan, presenting a detailed roadmap to position the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Championed by Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, the plan addresses the critical need for economic transformatio...
14 January 2025 /ai /regulation Fintech
Central banks dominate headlines worldwide as they exercise immense influence over the global economy. Using various monetary tools — such as adjusting interest rates, conducting open market operations or employing quantitative easing — central banks aim to steer their economies toward stability and growth. Despite their critical role, many remai
13 January 2025 /payments /regulation Innovation in Financial Services
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