Regulatory technology stories - Page 1

Australia's AML Tranche 2 starts July 2026, requiring firms to adopt advanced tech for compliance or risk fines of AUD $19,000 daily per breach.

Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet as UK Country Manager to drive expansion, aiding firms with compliance under 'UK SOX' and ECCTA regulations in London.

Pure Global appoints Ran Chen as CTO to advance AI-driven regulatory automation, aiming to cut costly delays for medical device manufacturers worldwide.

New research reveals UK and US financial firms face increased compliance risks due to fragmented data management and rising regulatory demands.

Australian AI compliance startup Haast has raised AUD $6 million to expand globally and enhance its platform used by Telstra, Aviva, and Zurich for faster, automated compliance.

FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.

Biza.io appoints Kam Rafiei as Product Lead to boost Consumer Data Right services amid rising demand from non-bank lenders under new CDR rules.

As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.

The future of financial crime prevention is being reshaped by AI and quantum computing, presenting both opportunities and risks, says Efficient Frontiers International.

A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.

XChain has launched its transaction monitoring services for Virtual Asset Service Providers in the UAE, enhancing compliance and risk management in the sector.

REGnosys has open-sourced its regulatory language Rune to FINOS, aiming to streamline compliance and reduce UK banks' annual reporting costs of up to GBP £4.5 billion.

FinTech Australia’s 2024 Finnie Awards celebrated 19 categories at Sydney's Doltone Wharf, honouring standout contributions in the evolving financial technology sector.

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.

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.

REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.

94% of senior UK finance professionals consider AI-driven market manipulation an impending threat, as bots harbour potential to covertly disrupt trading, cites a study by eflow Global.

Lithuanian RegTech firm, iDenfy, teams up with Czech fintech, CO2IN, to bolster the verification process, making carbon credit transactions safer and directly aiding the fight against climate change.

Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.

Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.