Compliance Management

With a burgeoning open banking market, the UK could be on the precipice of a monumental surge ahead of other international markets in the sector, according to notable industry experts. But how will incoming regulatory changes affect the country's ability to smash through the glass ceiling?

Surecomp, a leading player in the trade finance industry, and Pelican AI, a global provider of AI-driven financial crime and compliance solutions, have announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to usher in a new era in digital trade-based risk management.

Regulatory fines slapped on global financial institutions saw a staggering 88% dip in H1 2023 compared to the same period last year. This significant decline was unveiled in a report from Fenergo, the top-tier provider of digital solutions in client lifecycle management (CLM).

Financial institutions often fall prey to money launderers who exploit these platforms to funnel, mask, transfer, and cleanse ill-gotten gains. This doesn’t just endanger the specific institution but imperils the credibility of the entire financial system.

In the past few months, both the SEC and CFTC have targeted numerous Wall Street firms for extensive recordkeeping oversights. This resulted in eye-watering penalties surpassing $1.5bn. Both major and minor firms should anticipate that this assertive enforcement will remain unrelenting.

Correspondent banking plays a pivotal role in shaping the global financial landscape. Serving as the backbone of international trade, especially for budding and developing...

Digital payment pioneer, Wirex, has forged a partnership with Sumsub, a leading global full-cycle verification platform. This collaboration aims to fortify Wirex's stance in the domain of virtual asset compliance and transaction monitoring.

The contemporary regulatory environment has ushered in an era where the financial penalties and reputational damage of regulatory fines are intolerable for firms. The 2023 Starling Compendium emphasises that firms must instate processes to deter misconduct before it even occurs.

The final deadline for compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new Consumer Duty is swiftly approaching in July 2023. The regulatory agency has been actively providing guidance, conducting multi-firm reviews, and sharing specific industry insights in the form of Dear CEO Letters to ensure that firms are adequately prepared for the implementation.

The European Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) have been at the forefront of the financial regulatory landscape since July 2016. Despite its six-year presence, compliance with MAR regulations remains a consistent priority for regulators across Europe, including the UK. Regulatory enforcement continues to unveil that firms still grapple with adherence to rules governing the management of material nonpublic information (MNPI).