Tag: European Union
New Russia oil sanctions reshape compliance risk
A coordinated wave of sanctions from the United States, United Kingdom and European Union in October 2025 has intensified global restrictions on Russia’s energy...
Five cybercrime weak spots threatening FinTech firms
Cybercrime is escalating at a pace that matches the speed of digitalisation, placing both consumers and institutions at constant risk.
From bank account breaches to...
Building effective sanctions screening programmes
Banks play a pivotal role in the global financial ecosystem, acting as critical intermediaries in trade and financial transactions.
This central position also makes...
Moody’s sanctions mapping highlights compliance challenges
Moody’s has released new research mapping the global landscape of sanctions regimes, offering insights into how governments and organisations deploy these measures and how...
How EU rules bring inclusivity to investment firms
The European Union’s Accessibility Directive, Directive (EU) 2019/882, was adopted on 17 April 2019 to introduce common accessibility standards across the bloc. For the...
Zeidler delivers bespoke DORA training to executives
Zeidler Group has delivered a tailored training session on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) to the senior management of a mid-sized investment firm...
Fighting financial crime after COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped financial crime in profound ways, exposing weaknesses in global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) systems. Criminals adapted quickly...
Can AML consolidation solve global financial crime?
Centralised oversight of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) is gaining traction as governments look to combat increasingly complex, cross-border financial crimes.
According to...
EU reveals AI code to support compliance with new rules
The European Union has published a new voluntary code of practice aimed at helping companies across the 27-member bloc comply with its forthcoming AI...
Cybersecurity firm Gatewatcher lands €25m from EIB
Gatewatcher, a French cybersecurity company, has received a €25m venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB).










