Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Edinburgh, ALMIS International empowers banks and building societies to manage, monitor, and report on their financial risk profiles. Its solutions provide executives and boards with meaningful insights into both current positions and future projections, helping them make proactive, informed decisions. Origins: A realisation in risk In the late 1980s and early...Read More
As compliance demands intensify, artificial intelligence is stepping in, transforming complex obligations into engines of opportunity. With predictive analytics and adaptive automation, AI is continuing to reshape the regulatory landscape, helping firms to thrive – can it turn regulatory burdens into advantages? Jon Elvin, strategic risk advisor at Saifr, believes that advancing both AI and technology...Read More
As AI quietly reshapes the financial system, regulators face a pressing question; can they trust black-box algorithms to make fair decisions? These opaque models promise speed and objectivity, but what happens when no one understands how they work? According to Luke DiRollo, CEO of ALMIS International, as banking regulation grows in complexity, the concept of risk...Read More
What does it take to build a compliance-first culture with RegTech? As regulatory pressures mount, RegTech is emerging as a key linchpin, bringing compliance front-and-center into the heart of the business strategy Through automation and real-time risk management, it redefines adherence. Not as a burden, but more as a cornerstone of resilience and competitive edge....Read More
Once hailed as a secure perimeter for regulatory compliance, the cloud is now being re-examined through a more skeptical lens. As digital infrastructures evolve, so do the risks—raising questions about whether the cloud still shields firms or simply reshapes their exposure. The answer may lie in how firms reframe their approach to governance in the...Read More
In an age of heightened financial scrutiny, RegTech is rapidly reshaping compliance norms. Yet, one of its most potent tools—adverse media screening—often flies under the radar. As regulators demand more, firms discover that in quiet lies a powerful compliance edge. Adverse media screening often slips under the radar due to the fact companies still treat...Read More
Artificial intelligence is advancing at breakneck speed, reshaping industries and decision-making processes. Yet, regulatory frameworks and compliance systems are struggling to adapt in real time. This widening gap poses risks not just to governance, but to trust and accountability. How can organisations and regulators close it without stifling innovation? Stacey English, director of regulatory intelligence...Read More
In the rapidly evolving financial security world, transaction monitoring stands as a critical defence against fraud and illicit activity. However, the persistent challenge of false positives—legitimate transactions flagged as suspicious—has long strained resources and efficiency. Now, innovative approaches are transforming this landscape, promising sharper accuracy and streamlined operations. In the view of Laurence Hamilton, CCO...Read More
As technology reshapes industries, it also redefines governance. Can machine-readable regulations bridge the gap between regulators and institutions? This new approach promises faster compliance, clearer expectations, and smarter oversight. But can it truly transform their complex, evolving relationship? In the view of Emil Kongelys, CTO of Muinmos, a RegTech company, machine readable regulation will be a...Read More
The Omnibus Simplification Package, proposed in February 2025, is a recent proposal by the European Commission that seeks to streamline and reduce reporting obligations related to sustainability for companies within the EU. While the package aims to boost competitiveness by alleviating bureaucratic pressures, some critics have expressed concerns that it may undermine progress in corporate...Read More
