Tag: audit

Why residual risk exposes the myth of control comfort

On paper, most financial institutions appear well defended. Policies are documented, procedures mapped, systems described as resilient, staff trained and audits scheduled. The result...

How complacency blinds firms to financial crime threats

Most financial crime failures are not born of dramatic collapse or blatant negligence. Instead, they build slowly through hundreds of minor decisions, ignored warning...

Why manual regulatory change management fails at scale

Compliance teams are drowning under an unprecedented tide of regulatory change, and the firms still relying on manual processes are carrying risk that compounds...

The strategic case for RegTech over in-house builds

Money laundering reporting officers seldom need convincing of the merits of a specialised financial crime risk assessment platform. A short demonstration is usually enough...

KPMG and Fieldguide partner on AI assurance innovation

KPMG LLP, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm, has announced a minority investment in Fieldguide, a company specialising in agentic AI for professional services.

How to ensure your ESG data meets ESRS standards before reporting

With the looming deadlines for European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), it's crucial for sustainability leaders to manage their ESG data meticulously to avoid delays...

Essential guide to mastering internal controls for improved business security

In a recent post by Diligent, the company outlined the seven-step process to master the implementation of control and ensure security.

Navigating the UK corporate governance code: Crucial insights for compliance

In a recent post by Diligent, the company outlined the essential guidance to help companies comply with the UK corporate governance code. 

Netherlands-audit company DataSnipper raises funds

Amsterdam-based DataSnipper, which claims to be transforming the financial audit industry, has received a minority growth equity investment from Insight Partners.

Financial data management solution Leapfin closes Series A on $12.2m

Leapfin, a financial data management solution, has closed its Series A funding round on $12.2m, which was led by Crosslink Capital.

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