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Theta Lake Touts First-of-its-Kind ISO Certification for AI Comms Data Trust
Data security specialist Theta Lake has been awarded trust certification for its artificial intelligence-powered compliance communications services. The designation was conferred as the company prepares to release a report that shows IT teams in financial services and other industries are facing challenges with their AI governance and security. Santa Barbara, California-based Theta Lake achieved ISO…
From London to New York: How RegTech Is Redefining Streamlined and Agile Reporting
Hot on the heels of A-Team Group’s London RegTech, RegTech Summit New York lands on 20 November with regulators’ perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI), deep dive panel discussions on agentic AI in compliance workflows, best practices for streamlined and agile regulatory reporting, Navigating Crypto and Digital Assets with RegTech, and more. The New York agenda…
FCA Takes Charge: UK Centralises AML Supervision Across Professional Services
The United Kingdom’s decision to centralise Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) supervision under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) marks a structural shift that brings professional services oversight in line with the rest of the financial sector. The move aligns the UK with a broader global trend toward consolidation, consistency, and intelligence-led supervision –…
From London to New York: How Regulators and Firms Are Re-Drawing the AI Compliance Map
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes financial services, regulators and industry leaders are converging on a shared challenge: how to balance innovation with accountability. At A-Team Group’s recent RegTech Summit London, the conversation moved beyond theory into practice, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and leading firms outlining how principle-based regulation, collaborative testing, and emerging “agentic…
Canada and Hong Kong Regulatory Reporting Updates Signal Continued Global Shift
Canada and Hong Kong’s latest regulatory reporting rule changes mark a broader international trend toward regulatory convergence, placing increasing pressure on financial institutions. Leo Labeis, CEO of REGnosys, explains how Digital Regulatory Reporting offers a path forward for reporting firms. Canada’s new trade reporting reforms, introduced by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), came into effect…
ISITC Europe and Genbounty Partner to Offer Independent Audits Aligned with EU AI Act
In a move to support regulated firms across Europe, ISITC Europe CIC has forged a partnership with AI compliance platform Genbounty to deliver third-party AI audits and accreditation. The objective: help organizations build credible AI governance programs and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory standards. Tackling the AI Governance Gap As AI deployments proliferate in financial…
ACA Group Introduces a New Framework to Strengthen Buy-Side Market Abuse Controls
Amid growing regulatory pressure and heightened investor scrutiny, ACA Group has unveiled a new Market Abuse Risk Framework aimed at helping UK and European buy-side firms identify, manage, and monitor market abuse risks across trading activities. The initiative arrives as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) steps up enforcement with a five-year strategy that prioritises market…
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Operationalising Non-Financial Misconduct under SMCR
The integration of Non-Financial Misconduct (NFM) – encompassing behaviours such as harassment, discrimination, and bullying – into the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) marks an important step in UK financial services regulation. A webinar, Managing Non-Financial Misconduct Under SMCR, hosted by A-Team Group, offered senior practitioners insights into operationalising these expectations, covering legal alignment,…
Recorded Webinar: Managing Non-Financial Misconduct Under SMCR
Non-financial misconduct – encompassing behaviours such as bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination is a key focus of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has underscored that such misconduct is not only unethical but also poses significant risks to a firm’s culture and operational integrity. Recognizing the profound impact on…
What the SEC’s New Treasury Clearing Rule Means for Dealers and Buy-Side Firms
Since December 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been steering the U.S. Treasury market toward a structural shift: mandating central clearing for broad categories of cash and repo trades in U.S. Treasuries. The objective is clear, reducing counterparty risk, improving transparency and operational resilience. But the transition presents several challenges that have yet…