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19 RegTech Insights for 2025 from our RegTech Summits
The RegTech Summits in London and New York delivered a deep dive into AI-driven compliance, accelerated settlement, and evolving regulatory frameworks among other key RegTech topics, with industry leaders and regulators weighing in on the biggest challenges ahead. From the implementation of accelerated settlement cycles across global markets to the rise of generative AI (GenAI)…
DG FISMA Rejects the ESAs’ Draft RTS for DORA
Less than one week after the Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) came into full force in the EU, the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) issued a letter to the Chair of the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) rejecting the draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) submitted…
“No WhatsApp Ban” – FCA’s Transition from Prescriptive Rulemaking to Outcome-Focused Regulation
There was a flurry of headlines recently following statements from Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi on a podcast, where he laid out the FCA’s new five-year strategy and its mandate for growth. In response to a direct question about regulating encrypted messaging apps and WhatsApp specifically, Mr. Rathi stated that they’re not…
Understanding Reticence for AI in Compliance: Interview with Strategic Risk Advisor, Jon Elvin
The Saifr sponsored whitepaper—From Caution to Action: How Advisory Firms are Integrating AI in Compliance—published in November, explored a number of key themes surrounding the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) enabled technologies for compliance by advisors and wealth management companies. We recently covered the theme of in-house versus vendor supplied solutions in an interview with…
Operational Resilience Testing for DORA with Fusion Risk Management
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), an EU regulation aimed at strengthening the IT security of financial entities is now ‘live’ and fully applicable as of January 17. This legislation mandates that financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, and investment firms, ensure they can withstand, respond to, and recover from all types of Information and…
Muinmos Appoints Powerful Advisory Board to Drive KYC Growth
Digital onboarding and perpetual KYC solutions provider Muinmos has created an Advisory Board comprising four highly experienced professionals known for their work across RegTech, Big Data Analytics, and Digital Transformation. Each brings a record of scaling businesses and supporting growth, particularly in financial services. Their combined expertise is expected to inform Muinmos’ development of its…
GenAI in Compliance, Buy vs. Build: Interview with Saifr CEO Vall Herard
The Saifr sponsored whitepaper – From Caution to Action: How Advisory Firms are Integrating AI in Compliance – published in November, explored a number of key themes surrounding the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) enabled technologies for compliance by advisors and wealth management companies. One theme examined survey participants attitudes regarding vender supplied versus in-house built…
Video: MCO’s Avni Katechia Discusses Proactive Approaches to Regulatory Change Management Challenges
In this video, Avni Katechia, Senior Solutions Consultant at MyComplianceOffice (MCO), discusses the evolving challenges of regulatory change management and how firms are adapting their compliance strategies to meet increasing demands. She highlights the complexities of managing regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions, the growing focus on data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, and…
Senior Leadership Appointments at CSC Funds and Capital Markets Division
CSC has taken a step to strengthen its global compliance and risk management capabilities by appointing two seasoned leaders to key roles. With extensive experience in compliance, logistics, and regulatory strategy, Mark Calandra will now lead CSC’s Corporate and Legal Solutions (CLS) division, while Ian McConnel becomes the company’s chief legal officer overseeing Legal, Risk,…
Nine DTCC Executive Predictions for Global Clearing and Settlement in 2025
As the new year gets into full-swing, nine Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC) executives share their insights on the evolving landscape of market infrastructure, regulations and technology in the global post-trade clearing and settlement industry. Their outlook focuses on the key themes of innovation, resilience, and agility in response to regulatory dynamics. Navigating an Uncertain…