UK Stories

Innovate Finance collaborates to speed up RegTech industry initiatives

Innovate Finance, City of London Corporation, and Encompass Corporation launch a RegTech Platform to expedite fintech initiatives, provide guidance to RegTech providers, and address sector challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Sentinels fights financial crime with new transaction monitoring progam

The SaaS platform is designed to help financial institutions detect and eliminate financial criminality with greater speed and accuracy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023

Global Stories

Risk & Compliance

Dow Jones to launch AI-powered platform to revolutionise due diligence

Dow Jones Risk and Compliance is set to launch an AI-powered research platform, Dow Jones Integrity Check, promising to revolutionise diligence reports.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

Encompass appoints Neil Acworth as new Chief Information Security Officer

Neil Acworth steps into the role of Chief Information Security Officer at Encompass Corporation, bolstering the firm's commitment to delivering robust, data-centred financial security measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

EduTech

Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research

Specialist in compliance technology, Encompass Corporation, earns 'One to Watch' status from Chartis Research's FCC50 list, highlighting performance in battling financial crime.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Generative AI

Ripjar unveils Compliance CoPilot for risk monitoring

London's Ripjar launches Compliance CoPilot, an AI-risk management assistant, aiming to revolutionise threat monitoring.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Fintech

PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments

PPRO has bolstered its leadership, appointing Selene Brett as Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, and Marc Kuzak and Massimiliano Conte as Legal and Compliance Director respectively to bolster governance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Global AML system spend to hit USD $51.7bn by 2028, driven by AI use

Global spending on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems is projected to reach USD $51.7 billion by 2028, an 80% increase driven by AI's role in enhancing risk assessment, according to Juniper Research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Fintech

Dow Jones launches pioneering investment screening tool with BIGTXN

Dow Jones Risk and Compliance unveils Risk and Compliance Financial Instruments, a cutting-edge solution for optimising pre- and post-trade investment screening amid an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Data Analytics

SAS lauded as leader in AML transaction monitoring by Chartis Research

In its inaugural AML transaction monitoring solutions evaluation, Chartis Research recognises analytics giant SAS as a category leader, underscoring its impressive capabilities in analytical modelling, risk typology modelling, and workflow automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Customer Experience

Encompass Corporation honoured as leader on RegTech100 list

Encompass Corporation's dynamic Know Your Customer (KYC) process automation platform earns them a place in the 2024 RegTech100 list.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

ST Engineering plans to enhance digital transformations in financial services

ST Engineering will enhance digital transformation in finance by expanding cybersecurity solutions, in partnership with the non-profit Elevandi.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The high cost of the cybersecurity skills gap: Why we need to act now

There is a worldwide cybersecurity professional shortage. But what does this mean for cybercriminals? More easy money to make.

By Andrew Solovay • 4 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023

Malware

Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks up by 40% - report

In 2022 the number of cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks prevented by Kaspersky anti-phishing systems increased by 40% compared to the previous year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2023

Partner Programmes

SAS awards Zencos as the 2022 ANZ Partner of the Year

SAS has recognised US-based financial crimes and data consulting firm Zencos with the 2022 Australia and New Zealand Partner of the Year award.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022

Unified Communications

Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL investigation

INTERPOL crackdown on telecom and social engineering scams results in 2,000 arrests and $50m of illicit funds intercepted.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022

Wynyard Group

Wynyard Group sees significant revenue growth

Wynyard currently expects revenue in the range of $40 to $45 million for FY15. Wynyard reported revenue of $26 million in FY14.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity

LRN's anti-fraud courses receive accreditation in Singapore

Singapore battles rising online scams as LRN Corporation delivers accredited courses to enhance ethical practices in the financial sector, in line with the Monetary Authority regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024