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Combating Deepfakes: LSEG Introduces Advanced Identity Verification
As fraud techniques become more advanced, organizations worldwide are grappling with the challenge of securing financial transactions and verifying identities effectively. In response, London Stock Exchange group (LSEG) Risk Intelligence has introduced two new solutions aimed at strengthening defences against sophisticated fraud: Global Account Verification (GAV) and Document and Biometric Verification (DBV). Payment fraud remains…
GLEIF – Finbridge Partnership Streamlines ID Verification for FinTechs
In a move to enhance trust and efficiency within the financial services industry, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and Finbridge Global are collaborating to streamline the identity verification process for FinTech companies. This partnership aims to facilitate smoother collaborations between financial institutions, investors, and FinTech providers by utilizing a standardized identification system. Finbridge…
From Detection to Action – Securing Off-Channel Communications with Theta Lake
Discover how Theta Lake is addressing the compliance challenges of the modern communication landscape. In this interview, CEO and Co-founder Devin Redmond delves into the regulatory shifts driving the need for robust compliance tools. Theta Lake’s solutions are engineered to bring clarity and control across voice, video, whiteboards, text, and more. Learn how Theta Lake’s…
ACA Group Expands Global Presence with Acquisition of Effecta Compliance Group
ACA Group has acquired Effecta Compliance Group, a regulatory consultancy serving financial services firms in the UK and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategic move marks ACA’s entry into the Middle East, enhancing its ability to support clients operating in or expanding to the UAE. The UAE’s financial sector has seen significant growth recently….
FinCEN’s Final Rule Puts the Buy-Side on Notice – AML/CFT Compliance by Jan ‘26
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) long-anticipated final rule on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) – issued in August – closes a significant regulatory gap that previously allowed certain advisers to operate with limited oversight. This made them potential targets for exploitation by illicit actors, including money launderers and…
RegTech Summit London Delivered the Goods – Here’s What You Missed
By Reena Raichura, Founder of Finergise, Senior Fintech and Capital Markets Executive, FTSE 250 NED. As a strategic advisor, NED and capital markets SME, as well as keeping on top of all the cool technology and innovation that’s out there, I like to keep updated with the latest regulatory and compliance changes, so I was…
Experts Share Insights and Tips on Meeting Fit and Proper Requirements
Fitness and proprietary requirements for employees of financial institutions are not an option, but a regulatory obligation that calls on firms to regularly assess employees’ honesty, integrity and reputation, competence and capability, and financial soundness. RegTech Insight publisher A-Team Group recently brought together a panel of compliance experts for a hosted webinar sponsored by MyComplianceOffice (MCO)…
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…
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 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…