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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.

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Recent Risk & Compliance News

ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit
Small Business

ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit

The renewal gives customers added assurance on large Azure estates as Microsoft keeps its most selective managed service badge for proven delivery.

Last week

Hubtel & Konsileo launch cyber insurance package
Disaster Recovery

Hubtel & Konsileo launch cyber insurance package

UK firms face tighter cyber rules, and a new bundled offer from Hubtel IT and Konsileo aims to cut compliance gaps and claims risk.

Last week

Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout
Digital Transformation

Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout

Staff at Bournemouth University will get governed AI tools first, as the institution maps use cases and sets a roadmap for wider adoption.

Last week

Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
Unified Communications

Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs

MSPs risk losing deals and margin unless they bundle Teams-aligned calling, as customers demand simpler vendors and tighter integration.

Last week

e2e-assure & A&O Corsaire seal UK cyber partnership
Managed Security Services Provider

e2e-assure & A&O Corsaire seal UK cyber partnership

UK regulated sectors will get a single evidence trail from testing to live monitoring, reducing audit friction and supply chain risk.

Last week

Phoenix ranks seventh in UK Best Workplaces for development
IT Industry

Phoenix ranks seventh in UK Best Workplaces for development

Employee feedback has lifted Phoenix to seventh place in Great Place to Work's UK development rankings, up from 11th last year.

Last week

UK fintech hiring to rise 14% in 2026 as neobanks slow
Outsourcing

UK fintech hiring to rise 14% in 2026 as neobanks slow

London will remain the main hiring hub, with fintech vacancies forecast to rise 14% in 2026 as firms prioritise compliance and infrastructure.

Last week

Armalytix launches compliance bundles for home movers
Productivity

Armalytix launches compliance bundles for home movers

Home movers could face fewer repeated requests as property firms seek to curb delays and duplication in anti-money laundering checks.

Last week

The silent vulnerability of the 'Heart of Europe': Why Belgian SMEs are falling behind in software security
Small Business

The silent vulnerability of the 'Heart of Europe': Why Belgian SMEs are falling behind in software security

Belgian software SMEs risk losing B2B contracts as new EU rules expose weak threat modelling and scant security training, a PXL study says.

Last week

The new UK cyber survey is out, but here's what the numbers aren't telling you
Small Business

The new UK cyber survey is out, but here's what the numbers aren't telling you

UK firms are still treating cyber security as an IT issue, leaving board oversight, supplier checks and proof of resilience dangerously thin.

Last week

ComplyCube wins RegTech award for third year running
Data Analytics

ComplyCube wins RegTech award for third year running

UK banks under pressure from record fraud are turning to identity checks that can curb losses without slowing customer onboarding.

Last week

DataDome launches waiting room to block bot traffic
Digital Transformation

DataDome launches waiting room to block bot traffic

The new system aims to stop automated agents from edging out genuine shoppers during peak ticketing and retail sales, amid UK regulatory scrutiny.

Last month

UK bank customers ready to quit over crime failures
Productivity

UK bank customers ready to quit over crime failures

Most UK bank customers would walk after anti-money laundering failures, as trust in account freezes and compliance delays now shapes provider choice.

Last month

iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls
IT Industry

iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls

Growing use of AI fakery is forcing companies to verify who is really on screen before hiring, approving payments or granting access.

Last month

Modulr taps Alloy for compliance hub as it expands
Productivity

Modulr taps Alloy for compliance hub as it expands

The UK fintech aims to speed customer checks in new markets while tightening controls on financial crime and fraud.

Last month

Re:State calls for taskforce to modernise government IT
Cyber attacks

Re:State calls for taskforce to modernise government IT

Ageing systems are leaving public services exposed to outages and cyber-attacks, with 28 per cent of high-risk government IT unfunded for fixes.

Last month

Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
Biometrics

Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief

The hire comes as live facial recognition in British shops faces mounting scrutiny over privacy, accountability and safeguards for shoppers and staff.

Last month

UK consumers screen calls amid contact centre trust gap
Productivity

UK consumers screen calls amid contact centre trust gap

Many legitimate calls are being ignored as scam fears and opaque AI use erode trust in contact centres across the UK.

Last month

UK regulators seek feedback on tokenised wholesale markets
Digital Transformation

UK regulators seek feedback on tokenised wholesale markets

Firms seeking certainty on digital asset rules have been invited to shape how UK wholesale markets adopt tokenised securities, collateral and settlement.

Last month

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service
Small Business

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service

Businesses can now buy senior cyber security leadership on a flexible basis, easing compliance pressure without the cost of a full-time executive.

Last month

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