In an age where digital transformation is the order of the day for financial organisations across the globe, one key area of focus for tech and finance enthusiasts alike has been the rise of quantum computing. Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum mechanics principles, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform...Read More

A regulatory sandbox is a controlled environment where businesses can test innovative products, services, or business models under relaxed regulatory requirements while ensuring consumer protection and risk management. In an era where innovation in constant, do regulatory sandboxes represent a vital step forward? According to RelyComply, regulatory sandboxes are a key recommendation in the Wolfsberg Group...Read More

Founded in 2020, Washington DC-headquartered Consilient brings together next-gen technology and best-in-class AML and CFT knowledge to power a more secure, dynamic and effective solution for financial institutions. In the view of Ajit Tharaken, CEO of Consilient, the key challenge that led to the creation of Consilient centers around a broken and archaic AML/CFT system....Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

With the use of artificial intelligence by businesses and individuals alike exploding across the world, one of the biggest challenges going forward that is facing the industry is to ensure that AI remains ethical and well structured. How can RegTech help in this battle?  South African RegTech firm RelyComply stressed off the bat that AI has taken...Read More

Founded in 2020, Boston-based Saifr uses advanced AI technology to efficiently and effectively identify possible compliance and regulatory risks in content creation, adverse media screening, and e-communications for financial services  and other firms. Saifr’s products help clients save time, reduce costs, and improve accuracy while protecting the business.  According to Vall Herard, CEO of Saifr, 2024...Read More

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...Read More

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the financial sector, many institutions are grappling with how best to govern, oversee, and integrate this transformative technology. The rise of AI has not only introduced new efficiencies and competitive advantages but has also brought challenges in ethics, compliance, and risk management. Given these complexities, some industry experts...Read More

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...Read More