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The global RegTech sector is projected to reach a value of $66.9bn by 2032, growing at a 22.6% CAGR from 2023, according to a report from Allied Market Research. Given its size, it is evident that the market is full of various types of RegTech solutions all claiming to revolutionise the output of compliance teams. However, with so much noise in the market, finding the right solution is like finding a needle in a haystack. FinTech Global spoke to several RegTech providers for an insight into what to look for.

The importance of robust, clear, and compliant policies and procedures cannot be overstated in the dynamic realm of financial services. These fundamental elements empower firms to align their operations with strategic goals, adhere to regulatory mandates, and cultivate a culture rooted in accountability and transparency.

In the fast-evolving landscape of financial regulation, the significance of stringent recordkeeping cannot be overstated. Recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have underscored this, with fines exceeding $1.5bn handed down to Wall Street firms for recordkeeping violations.

MyComplianceOffice (MCO), a provider of integrated compliance management software, has appointed Conor O’Kane as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).

In recent years, the management of Material Non-Public Information (MNPI) has emerged as a significant concern within the compliance sphere. Regulatory bodies in the...

MyComplianceOffice recently outlined details from a recent speech that detailed the impact Consumer Duty has had on companies. 

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is setting a precedent, crafting a well-structured framework for regulating crypto-assets throughout the European Union (EU) which are not yet encased by current financial services legislations. 

In the intricate world of regulatory compliance within FinTech, the three-step standard ‘Know Your Risk’ (KYR) strategy has emerged as a beacon of simplification and clarity.

Legislation concerning the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) has received the nod of approval from both Houses of the Australian Parliament. This milestone move in 2023 lays the groundwork for a stringent accountability structure, targeting directors and top-tier executives of financial institutions across banking, insurance, and superannuation sectors.

The contemporary regulatory environment has ushered in an era where the financial penalties and reputational damage of regulatory fines are intolerable for firms. The 2023 Starling Compendium emphasises that firms must instate processes to deter misconduct before it even occurs.