Tag: Investment Firms
GenAI threatens investment firms from both sides
Investment firms have long sold trust as their core product, but generative AI is now testing that promise from every angle. According to ComplyAdvantage,...
US strengthened its WealthTech dominance further, securing over half of all...
Key global WealthTech investment stats in H1 2026: Global WealthTech deal activity grew 21% YoY
US companies secured over half of all deals in...
Nearly a fifth of asset managers yet to use AI, with...
Key views on Adoption of AI and Gen AI in asset management: Acuity Analytics surveyed 80 senior asset management representatives across the Americas, Europe...
ESMA warns supervision must keep pace with cross-border risk
Cross-border investment supervision across the EU has strengthened, but regulators in outbound-heavy markets are being urged to keep pace, according to the European Securities...
CBI review exposes weak spots in MiFID compliance
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has raised the stakes for the country's MiFID investment firms, publishing a Thematic Assessment on 18 May 2026...
How compliance teams are tackling the RegTech surge
Regulatory change is accelerating at a pace that is leaving many financial services firms struggling to keep up. New rules land daily, guidance documents...
What the FCA’s Enforcement Watch means for regulated firms
The FCA's launch of its inaugural Enforcement Watch newsletter marks a notable evolution in how enforcement expectations are communicated to the market.
According to...
Unlocking growth with integrated portfolio systems
In the race for alpha, asset managers often concentrate on investment strategies and market insights, yet a silent performance drag continues to hold many...
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...
New EU rules push investment firms towards greater execution transparency
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has finalised two key regulatory updates that will significantly impact investment firms and asset managers. These changes refine how firms approach order execution and manage research payments under MiFID II.










