An Overview of Corporate Governance, Financial Regulation and Compliance in the Financial Services Sector Running and managing a financial institution or any organization involved in the provision of financial services is not the simplest of tasks these days. As a result of a global push for increased financial transparency and corporate accountability, a greater number […]

Blockchain: Supporting Compliance Officers with Fraud Cases Distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) are increasingly being adopted by financial service providers as part of their long-term business strategy in the midst of the emerging disruptive technologies that now form a central part of our world. Eventually all compliance and financial crime officers will be using this software […]

Many organisations have highly educated people, often with specialised technical knowledge, as well as high a calibre of products, so where do organisations go wrong and lose their competitors advantage? Many can claim to have the education and technical knowledge required in a particular industry, but unfortunately this alone will not offer the competitive advantage […]

When part of a broader operational governance strategy, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practices ensure continuous oversight and help businesses strike the right balance between cost optimization, risk management, and capacity for innovation. Effective GRC management means organizations need to gather important risk data, validate compliance, and report results to management.  Definitions of GRC vary, […]

Regardless of your industry, avoiding potential risks and managing those you do face head-on is of crucial importance to the survival of your business. When building, maintaining and growing a business, you are more than likely to come across a great array of pitfalls, and you must do your best to circumvent or manage these […]

With the implementation of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) back in May 2018, the duties of the data privacy officer (DPO) have multiplied in both quantity and importance. As companies adapt to the GDPR requirements, many data privacy teams remain undermanned and lacking the resources needed to comply with its statutes. The uniqueness of […]