With the use of artificial intelligence by businesses and individuals alike exploding across the world, one of the biggest challenges going forward that is facing the industry is to ensure that AI remains ethical and well structured. How can RegTech help in this battle?  South African RegTech firm RelyComply stressed off the bat that AI has taken …

In an increasingly interconnected world, geopolitical shifts play a crucial role in shaping financial regulations. As global power dynamics evolve—whether due to trade wars, economic sanctions, conflicts, or shifting alliances—governments and regulatory bodies must adapt to safeguard financial stability. In the opinion of Opoint chief sales officer Toby Cook, the rapid evolution of international relationships, driven by …

Regulatory compliance is no longer just a cost of doing business—it’s the next frontier of competitive advantage. As financial institutions grapple with evolving AML and KYC mandates, manual processes are buckling under the weight of complexity. Will 2025 be the year regulatory automation becomes a necessity? In the view of RelyComply, updated regulatory measures have long …

In the realm of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, the challenge of managing false positives remains a significant concern, a sentiment echoed by a compliance leader during a recent AI-centric webinar. According to Workfusion, for years, the focus has been on enhancing the efficiency of screening processes to minimize operational risks caused by incorrect alerts. However, despite …

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform financial crime compliance, a new industry benchmark is emerging: compliance-first AI. In a landscape where balancing cutting-edge technology with compliance has never been more vital, adopting AI the right way can enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and prevent financial crime. Napier AI, a next generation intelligent compliance platform, recently delved …

Whilst the origins of the RegTech sector are to be found in the challenges posed to the financial sector post-2008 financial crisis, the future of the RegTech sector is being built today. With new technologies and regulatory requirements leading to innovation and disruption in equal measure, the RegTech sector is facing an inflection point. The …

In 2025, the RegTech industry is a thriving and growing sector, with more financial institutions than ever turning to regulatory technology to make sense of growing regulatory burdens and ensure their ongoing compliance. For many, the RegTech sector emerged as a direct response to the massive regulatory changes following the 2008 global financial crisis. Prior …

It is expected there is going to be substantial growth in the RegTech market over the next few years. Recent research found the sector is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 12% to 15.5% from 2025 to 2030. Looking ahead, how can the industry push forward this growth? According to Holly Sais Philippi, CEO of Alessa, it …

With the creation and adoption of new AI technologies reaching warp level speed, it is becoming more apparent than ever that we are now truly living in the digital-dominant age. Considering the explosion of new innovations hitting the market, this undoubtedly – as always accompanies innovations – means challenges will abound. In a time where …

The implementation of the 6AMLD on June 3, 2021, marked a significant escalation in the accountability of financial institutions across European Member States. According to Moody’s, by broadening the scope of criminal liability and introducing stiffer penalties for money laundering offences, the directive has sharpened the focus on the anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities of financial entities …