The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.
What to know about Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.
Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.
Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.
For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.
UK Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
Cezanne names Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer to sharpen its HR and payroll platform as the software firm expands its leadership team.
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Innovation City in Ras Al Khaimah gives companies blockchain-based identities, replacing PDF licences with on-chain records for faster verification.
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
AutoRek names Tony Livesey Chief Technology and Product Officer as it reshapes its leadership team to push AI-led growth.
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
OneAdvanced has unveiled IQ, an AI-enabled work platform for regulated sectors that unites workflows, data and compliance controls in one UK-hosted system.
Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Small firms are embracing AI for admin and marketing, but a MoneySuperMarket survey finds most still lack security training as cyber fears rise.
WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Wealth managers get real-time AI compliance checks as WealthAi targets spreadsheet-based monitoring and boosts surveillance for regulators and clients.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Pax8 & NinjaOne form global MSP referral partnership
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of "big voices"
Sage courts trust in AI with its 'glass box' pitch, as Steve Hare says finance chiefs still need human accountability in the boom.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Google warns AI is turbocharging cyber attacks as Sandra Joyce says firms must patch fast, while Gemini boosts threat detection and analysis.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
TrendAI urges stronger AI governance as it shifts cybersecurity from fear-based selling to platformised risk reduction for Australian firms.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
European fintech is maturing as G+D's Sofiane Chouane charts a future shaped by stricter regulation, AI, and bank-startup partnerships.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
How accurate address data powers identity verification
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Why founders should choose lawyers like they choose investors
Why last-mile compliance is putting ad campaigns at risk
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
AI agents are testing payment systems built for humans, prompting merchants, Visa and Google to rethink identity, authority and liability.
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.
UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
UK cyber breach survey bolsters campaigners' call for Computer Misuse Act reform as 43% of businesses report attacks.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Doxis earns Gartner Leader status in 2026 document management quadrant after AI-driven platform upgrades and second straight recognition.
UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
UK cyber survey prompts warnings over stagnant breach preparedness as phishing, supplier risks and weak training leave smaller firms exposed.
HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
HousingAI launches AI platform for social housing teams, offering sourced guidance on compliance, inspections and policy decisions amid tighter scrutiny.
UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness
UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.
UK cyber survey exposes gaps in basic security controls
UK firms lag on MFA, supplier checks and breach reporting as the 2025/26 cyber survey flags gaps ahead of tougher rules.
Hammer launches on-premises AI platform for sovereign use
Hammer targets AI deployment bottlenecks with Hammer Stack, an on-premises platform built for data control, compliance and sovereign workloads.
Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus
Nebula Global Services has secured Cyber Essentials Plus after independent testing, giving customers and partners added assurance over its cyber controls.
UK credit card balances steady as payment rates fall
UK credit card balances hold steady as payment rates ease and more borrowers fall further behind, FICO data show.
Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems
Atos secures three-year cloud migration contract from LCH SA, moving core clearing-house systems to a SecNumCloud-qualified environment.
Sage acquires Doyen AI to speed finance software migration
Sage buys Doyen AI to cut finance software migration from weeks to days, as the group pushes deeper into AI-led onboarding tools.
Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders
Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.
Vernon Building Society taps FintechOS for mortgage overhaul
Vernon Building Society taps FintechOS to speed mortgage processing with AI tools, while keeping its core banking systems unchanged.
Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system
Alpha Swanson secures ISO 27001:2022 on its Certain platform after dual UKAS audits, bolstering its case for advisers to hold the standards they sell.
LemFi names London global HQ in GBP £100m UK pledge
LemFi to create London hub with GBP £100 million UK investment as fintech expands compliance, hiring and product development.
UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.
Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning
Heriot-Watt researcher warns firms using generative AI in machine learning could heighten cyber-attacks, breaches and bias in regulated sectors.
Cyber Essentials updates tighten remote working rules
NCSC overhaul of Cyber Essentials makes multi-factor authentication compulsory and sharpens rules on remote working, device ownership and patching.
Job Moves
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer