Tag: operational risk

The human factor behind stronger financial crime risk assessments

Technology, governance and methodology all play a part in shaping a financial crime risk assessment, but none of them determine whether it is truly...

The human factor behind strong financial crime risk assessments

Financial crime risk assessments are often discussed in terms of frameworks, scoring models and tooling, yet their true strength is determined by something far...

Why banks need next-generation compliance platforms

Banks operate in one of the most heavily regulated sectors globally, with compliance obligations touching almost every part of daily operations. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies...

How a fragmented world is redefining AML and risk intelligence

A fragmented global landscape shaped by geopolitical rivalry, regulatory divergence, supply-chain realignment and weakening international cooperation is fundamentally changing how financial crime risk manifests. For...

How US banks are redefining reputational risk

Reputational risk has long played a prominent role in how U.S. financial institutions assess and manage threats to their business models, earnings, and operational...

How compliance errors damage financial institutions

Financial institutions are facing far greater scrutiny over FATCA and CRS reporting than at any point since the regimes were introduced. Regulators no longer...

How financial firms fall foul of FATCA and CRS rules

Financial institutions continue to underestimate how often they breach global tax reporting rules, with many repeating the same errors every year without realising. In a...

Continuous strengthens platform with Sycorr deal

Continuous, formerly SMA Technologies, has bought Sycorr, a provider of identity and access management software for banks and credit unions.

The ultimate AI checklist for compliance leaders

Selecting the right AI solution for financial crime prevention is a critical decision for compliance and risk leaders—one that can significantly impact regulatory adherence,...

From glitch to crisis: Why FinTech firms must take ESG risks...

A seemingly minor technical hiccup can erupt into a full-blown ESG crisis within hours in today’s hyper-connected environment. One Friday evening, a brief payment...

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