Risk Management

Spain

Research finds rising scam risks linked to real-time payments in Spain

A recent study by global analytics software company FICO highlights an increasing vulnerability to scams associated with RTP in Spain. Notably, 80% of Spanish...
W-8IMY

The critical role of W-8IMY forms and withholding statements

Understanding the nuances of W-8IMY Forms is crucial for foreign intermediaries, flow-through entities, and certain U.S. branches, which must certify their status for withholding tax purposes.
Meta

Meta and UK banks forge partnership to tackle online scams

Meta has teamed with NatWest and Metro Bank to combat online fraud, embarking on a partnership to bolster fraud detection.
SMEs

How is RegTech helping SMEs with their regulatory challenges?

SMEs are often the lifeblood of an economy, and being able to protect against future challenges – whether physical or digital – are always...
AI

Is AI helping improve the risk assessment process?

Whilst its existence in the industry has been known for countless years, the impact and use of AI in financial services has ramped up...
AI

The critical role of model governance in eliminating AI bias

Bias in AI is currently a hot topic in the media and among regulators and industry experts.
ESG Book

ESG Book and Vyzrd link to revolutionise climate risk management

ESG Book, a leader in sustainability data and technology, partners with Vyzrd, a prominent climate risk and ESG intelligence platform.
Singapore

Singapore strengthens anti-money laundering measures amid evolving threats

Singapore has announced findings of its updated ML NRA, which reflects its commitment to fortifying its AML framework in response to global risks.
risk

The path to effective risk management in organisations

In corporate governance, establishing a new Risk Management program or modifying an existing one can be a formidable challenge.
onboarding

Corporate treasurers abandoning banks due to lengthy onboarding processes

Encompass's recent research has uncovered alarming statistics regarding corporate treasurers' dissatisfaction with banking applications.

News Stories

The $bn water risk problem insurers can no longer ignore

The billion dollar water risk problem insurers can no longer ignore

Water damage remains one of the most underestimated risks facing modern buildings, creating significant challenges for insurers, property owners and facilities managers as hidden...
FinTech

Investors turn up the heat with $1.9bn raised in FinTech this week

Across the 19 deals reported on by FinTech Global this week, there was a grand total of $1.95bn raised by FinTech firms, reflecting a...
Why banks can't afford years-long payments overhauls

Why banks can’t afford years-long payments overhauls

Payments modernisation has become the defining boardroom debate in banking, and according to Tieto, the banks that move in months rather than years will...
Why the annual review may become a premium service

Why the annual review may become a premium service

The annual review is itself under review, and according to WealthTech provider Ortec Finance, the commercial consequences could be profound. The Financial Conduct Authority's consultation...
Why affidavits of unchanged status matter for W-8 compliance

Why affidavits of unchanged status matter for W-8 compliance

Firms handling cross-border payments face mounting pressure to keep payee documentation accurate, and according to compliance specialist Comply Exchange, affidavits of unchanged status are...

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