Tag: financial regulation

Smarter surveillance: Blending AI with human oversight

Compliance teams across the financial sector are grappling with overwhelming volumes of communications. From emails to messaging apps, the daily flood of interactions now...

Biometrics set to transform scam prevention globally

Fraud prevention in banking is being reshaped as cybercriminals exploit AI tools to launch sophisticated scams. SymphonyAI, a provider of AI SaaS solutions, noted that...

ASIC slashes red tape, calls for further simplification

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a landmark report revealing that it has removed more than 9,240 pages of regulation this...

How risk-based approaches transform AML compliance

The risk-based approach (RBA) has become a central pillar of financial crime compliance worldwide, replacing outdated one-size-fits-all models with flexible frameworks that adapt to...

HSBC fined HK$4.2m over research disclosure breaches

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) HK$4.2m after it failed to comply...

AI adoption in finance faces global regulatory shifts

Financial regulators across the world are moving quickly to shape the future of artificial intelligence in financial services, balancing the opportunities of digital transformation...

DNB strengthens nature risk rules for pension funds

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has revised its guide on managing climate and nature-related risks, originally introduced in 2023. The move follows growing concerns about...

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...

EBA delays strict ESG disclosure enforcement

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a no-action letter clarifying the application of ESG Pillar 3 disclosure requirements, aiming to address legal and...

New BaFin rules digitise AML officer notification

Germany’s financial regulator BaFin has introduced a new digital procedure for notifying the appointment or dismissal of money laundering officers and their deputies. Effective...

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