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 …

Money laundering is a global issue, undermining economies and enabling illicit activities by disguising illegal funds as legitimate. This pervasive challenge affects financial institutions and high-risk industries, making Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures essential to combat it effectively. FullCircl, a SaaS platform designed to streamline regulatory and verification, recently delved into AML integration in the three stages …

In the evolving landscape of financial services, the transition towards AI in AML operations is becoming increasingly prevalent. According to Workfusion, banks and financial institutions are turning to AI solutions to not only bolster their AML strategies but also to alleviate the burden on their workforce, thereby shifting focus towards high-risk and high-value activities. Valley Bank …

In an age where the regulatory landscape is getting more complex and multifaceted by the year, compliance as a box-ticking activity is becoming a step not far enough for many financial firms. To meet the moment, many businesses are needing to demonstrate more traceability and accountability in their compliance operations.   In the view of Holly …

Financial crime has evolved significantly in our increasingly digital world. Money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud are more sophisticated than ever, posing serious challenges for financial institutions mandated to stay compliant. According to Flagright, traditional AML (Anti-Money Laundering) methods are no longer sufficient to cope with the speed and complexity of these modern financial crimes. In …