Risk Management

Majority of financial services companies plan to hire ESG specialist

A recent study has found 77% of respondents plan to hire an ESG specialist as they prepare for the UK’s new rules on sustainable investments to come into effect.

How to maintain effective supervision in a remote world

With a huge chunk of the global workforce now working through a remote or hybrid working model, new challenges are arising for firms to maintain effective supervision.

SEC charges BNY Mellon Investment Adviser for ESG deficiencies

The SEC has charged BNY Mellon Investment Adviser for misstatements and omissions on ESG considerations regarding investment decisions for certain mutual funds it managed.

Is 2022 the year of ESG?

Almost six months into 2022, the financial industry has already experienced a heavily chaotic year. With a mix of continuing Covid-19 troubles with the enveloping Russia-Ukraine conflict, the industry is having to evolve to new challenges.
Clausematch

Clausematch links with Arbuthnot Latham to digitise framework

Clausematch has partnered with private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham to enable its digital compliance transformation.

RegTech company Ideagen accepts $1.3bn acquisition offer

GRC software management solutions developer Ideagen has agreed to a £1.05bn ($1.3bn) acquisition offer from private equity firm Hg Pooled Management.

Why firms need internal audit technology

Ideagen, which develops GRC management solutions, has released a report offering an in-depth exploration of auditing software.

Trade surveillance RegTech Eventus names new managing director in APAC

Trade surveillance and market risk solution developer Eventus has named Scott Leader – former Workday executive director – as its new managing director, APAC.

HKMA initiates timeline for mandatory reference checking regime

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced a one-year transition period to allow authorised institutions to prepare for and implement the first phase of the new Mandatory Reference Checking regime.

EBA unveils paper on environmental risk role in prudential framework

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a discussion paper on the role of environmental risks in the prudential framework for credit institutions and investment firms.

News Stories

SigFig introduces AI-driven enhancements to the Engage platform for financial advisors

SigFig introduces AI-driven enhancements to the Engage platform for financial advisors

SigFig, a prominent provider of digital wealth management solutions, has enhanced its Engage platform for financial advisors with new AI functionalities.
HealthEdge and Zelis form strategic partnership to revolutionise healthcare payments

HealthEdge and Zelis form strategic partnership to revolutionise healthcare payments

HealthEdge, a provider of cutting-edge healthcare software solutions, and Zelis, a leader in healthcare payments technology, have announced a strategic partnership.
Revolut hits $45bn mark, offers lucrative share options to staff

Revolut hits $45bn mark, offers lucrative share options to staff

Revolut, a prominent player in the global FinTech sector, has recently announced a secondary share sale aimed at providing liquidity to its employees, enabling them to benefit financially from their contributions to the company's impressive growth.
PayQuicker teams up with Thunes to revolutionise global e-wallet payouts

PayQuicker teams up with Thunes to revolutionise global e-wallet payouts

PayQuicker, a leading global payouts orchestration platform, has partnered with Thunes, a pioneer in global money movement innovation.

Judge blocks US rule that sought to limit ESG investing

A US District Judge in Kansas City, Stephen Bough, has struck down a Missouri state rule that imposed restrictions on investment advisers regarding the...

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