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How can financial institutions transform their adverse media screening?

A recent whitepaper by Celent has provided financial institutions (FIs) with tips on how to bolster their adverse media screening coverage to combat financial crime.

EBA launches consultation on role, responsibilities of AML/CFT compliance officers

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a consultation on the role, tasks and responsibilities of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing officers.

Ernst & Young and its partners fined $10m in SEC probe of bid violations

Ernst & Young LLP to pay $10m to settle a regulatory investigation into allegations that it improperly obtained confidential information in pursuit of a contract to audit a public company’s books.

FCA probes UK neobank Monzo over potential money laundering breaches

Digital bank Monzo is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over potential breaches of financial crime regulations.

SEC slaps 27 financial firms with fines for lax CRS filing and delivery

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges with 21 investment advisors and six brokers, claiming the firms had failed to “timely file and deliver” their Form Customer Relationship Summaries (CRS) to investors.

UK financial institutions spend an average of £374k annually on preventing financial crime, study...

Financial crime prevention costs UK financial institutions an average of £374k every year, according to new research from global legal company, DWF.

FCA takes action on debt packaging firms following review

A review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the practices of debt packager companies has led to six firms stopping providing regulated debt advice.

Survey finds SFTR is leading to regulatory reporting consolidation

A survey conducted by IHS Markit and Pirum has found over 70% of regulatory respondents plan to consolidate their diverse reporting processes under a single platform.

Clausematch survey details accelerated RegTech growth during the pandemic

A survey conducted by regulatory technology business Clausematch has found the RegTech industry has witnessed accelerated growth during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cognitive View considers funding for its global expansion

Founded in 2018, the Australian firm Cognitive View analyses customer communication data to identify conduct-related risk. The company – led by CEO Dilip Mohapatra – have had a busy last year, despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic. So what is next for the company?

News Stories

Akur8, a global actuarial AI platform, has acquired Slope Software, a cloud-native actuarial modelling provider for life insurers and pension firms, expanding its capabilities into the life and annuity market.

Akur8 buys Slope Software to broaden actuarial platform

Akur8, a global actuarial AI platform, has acquired Slope Software, a cloud-native actuarial modelling provider for life insurers and pension firms, expanding its capabilities...
Novidea, a global cloud-native insurance platform provider, has released a platform update designed to reduce manual rework, improve data integrity, and accelerate high-volume processing across policy, claims, bordereaux, and accounting workflows.

Novidea upgrades platform to streamline insurance workflows

Novidea, a global cloud-native insurance platform provider, has released a platform update designed to reduce manual rework, improve data integrity, and accelerate high-volume processing...
Upvest

Upvest secures $125m to modernise Europe’s banking infrastructure

Upvest, an API-first investment infrastructure provider, has secured $125m in new financing to accelerate the modernisation of legacy banking systems across Europe and the...
Key regulatory shifts hit fund managers in 2026

Key regulatory shifts hit fund managers in 2026

International fund managers operating across multiple jurisdictions are facing a fresh wave of regulatory updates, with Saudi Arabia, Guernsey and Italy all implementing notable...

Money laundering: Who spends most to fight back?

Money laundering is costing the global economy trillions, yet the nations bearing the heaviest burden are not always those spending the most to stop...

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