Tag: financial regulation
The deregulation dilemma: Balancing simplification with financial stability
The term "deregulation" is increasingly prevalent among global policymakers, with a common narrative about cutting through the bureaucratic red tape that supposedly stifles competition. Since the 2008 financial crisis, financial institutions have been operating under a dense regulatory framework designed to mitigate risks and uphold financial stability.
How to prepare for the 2025 Form ADV update: key compliance...
Investment advisers with a 31 December fiscal year-end are in the midst of updating their Form ADV, with a deadline set for 31 March 2025.
Indian RegTech funding fell by 43% as investors prioritised smaller deals...
Key Indian RegTech investment stats in 2024: Indian RegTech funding fell by 43% in 2024 YoY
Average deal value dropped to $6m as investors...
What to know about the AMF updates to ESG naming rules...
At the end of 2024, the AMF Position-Recommendation DOC-2020-03, commonly known as the AMF Doctrine, was amended to bring it in line with the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) guidelines on fund naming.
How US regulatory consolidation could reshape the RegTech landscape
Since 2024, the Trump administration has been actively exploring the consolidation of the United States' federal financial regulators.
According to Corlytics, initial discussions about...
Key compliance changes in South Africa’s AML/CTF Amendment Bill for 2025
In December 2024, the South African Treasury published the draft AML and CTF Amendment Bill, which is now open for public comment.
How TD Bank could have avoided a $3bn compliance disaster
TD Bank has been slapped with a staggering $3bn penalty for breaches of the BSA marking a record-setting moment in U.S. financial regulatory history.
UK leaps to secure 30% of the top 10 RegTech deals...
Key Global RegTech investment stats in Q3 2024: Global RegTech funding halved in Q3 QoQ
UK leaps to the top of the pack as...
Unlocking business success: How KYC enhances financial security in Mexico
KYC regulations serve as a critical safeguard in Mexico, a country identified by the U.S. Department of State as a major conduit for laundering...
The critical role of enhanced due diligence in AML compliance
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) represents an advanced level of scrutiny, serving as a crucial component beyond basic KYC checks.










