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Citigroup Fine Shows Importance of Having Robust Data Setup
The US$136 million fine meted out to Citigroup for data irregularities dating back to 2020 should serve as a warning to all financial institutions that robust data management is essential to avoid sanctions amid tougher regulatory regimes. The Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) jointly imposed the penalty on the…
A-Team Group Announces Winners of RegTech Insight Awards Europe 2024
A-Team Group has announced the winners of its RegTech Insight Awards Europe 2024. The awards recognise both established providers and innovative newcomers providing RegTech solutions to capital market participants that significantly improve their ability to respond effectively to evolving and ever more complex regulatory requirements. The awards were announced on 23 May 2024. This year’s…
Adopting a Principles-Based Framework for AI Governance
Governance in IT is a well-established discipline underpinned by multiple standards from international and national organisations like ISO, IEC and AICPA. What these standards share is a principles-based approach to the implementation of standards within the organisation. A new governance framework to cover emerging AI technologies is not just a necessity but an urgent need….
Dow Jones Risk & Compliance Deploys Generative AI to Transform Due Diligence
Dow Jones Risk & Compliance has launched an AI-powered research platform to help clients reduce the time and effort in building investigative due diligence reports from multiple sources. The new offering aims to reshape compliance workflows, creating an additional layer of investigation that can be deployed at scale. Dow Jones Integrity Check is an automated…
Verdane Takes Majority Stake in Regulatory Intelligence Specialist Corlytics
Specialist growth investor Verdane has taken a majority equity stake in regulatory intelligence provider, and has committed to accelerating organic growth and M&A, building on Corlytics’ client base of 40% of the top 30 Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs). The transaction, which was managed by investment bank Baird, is a cornerstone investment from Verdane’s newly…
Corporater Unveils Business Process Management for Enhanced GRC and Performance Management (GPRC)
Corporater, a global leader in software solutions for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Performance Management (jointly addressed as GPRC), is proud to announce the launch of a new Business Process Management Engine. First introduced in the Nordic market, this significant functional addition is now available globally. Digital GRC programs are being challenged by evolving…
ValidMind Secures $8.1 Million for Model Risk Management and AI Governance Solutions Development
ValidMind has secured $8.1 million in a seed funding round. The investment will focus on developing model risk management and AI governance within the banking and financial services sectors. The company says the seed round was over-subscribed, demonstrating support from investors in its long-term vision to be the certifying authority for all AI solutions, starting…
Global Screening Services Raises $47 Million, Moves into Operational Phase
Global Screening Services (GSS), a provider of transaction screening, has completed a Series A2 funding round raising over $47 million (£37 million). The investment will support the London-based company’s transition from a development to operational phase as its cloud-native platform prepares to go live with inaugural clients. Originally incubated by AlixPartners, GSS tackles the complexity…
SmartSearch Sets Growth Plans Following Investment from Triple Private Equity
SmartSearch, a UK provider of digital compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) software, has received a large investment from Triple Private Equity. The private equity firm will gain a majority share in SmartSearch and work with the company to support its core markets and continued expansion following the release of its latest technology platform last year….
EU Parliament Approves Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act
The EU Parliament has approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, marking the world’s first regulation of AI. The regulation establishes obligations for AI based on its potential risks and level of impact and is designed to ensure safety and compliance with fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law and environmental sustainability, while boosting innovation. The act…