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QuantCube Tackles ESG with Macroeconomic Data
Macroeconomic research specialist QuantCube Technology is targeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance with a new asset-mapping database aimed at helping financial institutions monitor the risk exposure of their physical assets. The tool focuses on the data gap faced by banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and corporates in assessing (ESG) risks at a granular level,…
A-Team Group Receives Strategic Investment to Expand its Services
In some very exciting news here at A-Team Group headquarters, publisher of this news service, we’re pleased to say that we have received strategic investment from Finelight Group, a well established media and marketing organisation. This investment will enable us to expand the range of events and content marketing services we offer to our clients…
ACA Group Adds Advanced eComms Archiving Tools for Compliance Teams
As regulatory scrutiny around electronic communications intensifies, ACA Group has released enhancements to its eComms Technology Solutions suite, part of its ComplianceAlpha platform. The new archiving tools offer advanced capabilities aimed at improving data and workflow management for compliance professionals. One of the key features of ACA’s archiving function is its rapid search and data…
AI-Powered Innovations in Voice and ChatGPT Surveillance From Global Relay
Global Relay, a provider of compliance messaging and archiving solutions, has launched an AI-powered voice-to-text transcription service to address the growing demand for effective voice surveillance, as compliance teams face increasing challenges in monitoring a diverse array of virtual platforms. Global Relay’s new service aims to bridge the gap in monitoring voice communications by offering…
What to Expect at This Year’s A-Team Group RegTech Summit (London)
Now in its eighth year, A-Team Group’s RegTech Summit (London) returns on October 3 to London at the Hilton, Canary Wharf, bringing together industry practitioners, innovators and regulators to share insights on the most pressing regulatory changes and trends shaping the future of capital markets. Prepare yourself for a full day of dynamic discussions and…
LBBW Selects Fenergo for Onboarding and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), Germany’s largest state bank, is implementing a cloud-based client onboarding system aimed at improving its compliance processes, based on Fenergo’s client lifecycle management platform (CLM). LBBW, with total assets of €324 billion, hopes the initiative will enhance its automation capabilities and increase operational efficiency. As part of the project, LBBW will deploy…
Webinar: Ensuring Compliance with Fit and Proper Requirements: Best Practices and Innovations
Fit and Proper requirements are a cornerstone of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) and other global accountability frameworks. For financial institutions, these regulations are not merely a compliance check—they demand ongoing assessments of employees’ honesty, integrity, competence, and financial soundness. Yet, implementing these requirements effectively is often challenging. The…
DORA Standards Finalized and the Clock is Running
With fewer than five months until the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into full force, financial institutions and their Information Communications and Technology (ICT) providers must act swiftly to ensure compliance with one of the most comprehensive regulatory mandates to date. The full DORA mandates become effective on January 17, 2025, following a…
Webinar: Practical Considerations for Regulatory Change Management
As financial markets continue to evolve, regulatory change management has become an essential yet complex task for financial institutions. The challenge lies in continuously monitoring, managing, and adapting to both minor and major adjustments in regulatory obligations. This year, the pressure is particularly high with significant upgrades to EMIR Refit, MiFID II, and MiFIR, among…
DORA Deadline Looms: Only 20% of Firms Ready with Stressed Exit Plans, Says Report
With less than five months before the EU’s Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) comes into full effect, a mere 20% of financial professionals report having adequate stressed exit plans in place for their critical Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) vendor agreements. The stark revelation comes from the Supplier Stability in Operational Resilience report, commissioned by…