Tackling financial crime can be an uphill battle, with criminals often employing new tactics and strategies in order to move the goalposts for regulators. Attempting to stay one step ahead is therefore essential, with some understanding [...]
The FCA is becoming increasingly hands-on when it comes to cryptoasset regulation and one thing is clear, new rules are coming. Risk managers can expect a key update this summer when the regulator will report [...]
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) can now hit firms with orders to pay higher levels of compensation and is also now accepting complaints from a wider group of SMEs. This should act as a stark [...]
The term ‘value measures data’ will already be familiar to a number of risk managers and compliance professionals within general insurance – however regulations are changing, with the FCA planning to introduce new reporting requirements [...]
In the current whirlwind of political and economic certainty, good news can slip under radar. But, it is certainly welcome to note that the UK has been recognized for putting up an effective fight against [...]
In the year to October, the FCA has revealed a 138% increase in reported technology outages, with 18% of these being cyber-related. The regulator called the rises ‘significant’ and is urging financial services firms to [...]
The clock is ticking as many prepare for the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which is poised to be hugely influential in terms of its impact on firms’ culture and operations. [...]
Many organizations are adopting governance, risk and compliance (GRC) technology to help manage their activities in these three areas. This shift continues to be driven by an ever-changing regulatory landscape and an increasingly connected [...]
Expect announcements shortly from the FCA on one of the most current and prioritized themes – operational resilience. In conjunction with the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority published [...]
Distinguishing risk management from compliance may not seem like a critical line item on your business agenda, but doing so can make all the difference between merely avoiding risk and actually creating tangible value. [...]
Cyber security is weighing on businesses today. Not only are cyber security issues becoming more frequent and severe, they’re becoming increasingly complex—making it hard to stop such instances from occurring, especially if organizations consider [...]
While cybersecurity is already a major concern for businesses of all shapes and sizes, it can become even more problematic if it’s solved for in isolation, and not considered within the context of enterprise [...]
