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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

ECI weighs AI risks & upside in private equity deals
Digital Transformation

ECI weighs AI risks & upside in private equity deals

Investors now judge private equity targets by how AI could erode margins, weaken moats or lift pricing, not just technical novelty.

4 days ago

FCA finalises UK crypto rules for firms & stablecoins
Crypto

FCA finalises UK crypto rules for firms & stablecoins

Britain's crypto firms face mandatory FCA authorisation, while lighter stablecoin capital rules may help keep business and liquidity in the UK.

4 days ago

Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before
Productivity

Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before

Better in-cab tech and AI are easing risks and costs for UK fleets, with 90% of managers saying drivers feel safer than five years ago.

5 days ago

Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data
Cloud

Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data

Facilities teams can act sooner on legionella risks as assessment findings are made available before the full report is signed off.

Last week

Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m
Digital Transformation

Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m

Providers now face a test of service quality as pension dashboard use could trigger more member enquiries and expose data gaps.

Last week

Pi launches products to woo outside developers & firms
Crypto

Pi launches products to woo outside developers & firms

The move broadens Pi's pitch beyond crypto users, as new tools let outside firms tap its 18 million-strong identity network and node computers.

Last week

Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence
Small Business

Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence

Rising compliance pressure and AI-polished applications are pushing employers to rethink hiring, as Blue John targets regulated sectors with GREY.

Last week

Gresham names Spiros Giannaros as Chief Executive Officer
Managed Services

Gresham names Spiros Giannaros as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment brings continuity as Gresham integrates its recent acquisition and reshapes leadership around financial services data management.

Last week

BDO UK partners with MindBridge on audit analytics
Small Business

BDO UK partners with MindBridge on audit analytics

The move will let auditors review entire ledgers for anomalies, as BDO UK seeks to lift quality and reduce manual sampling ahead of year ends.

Last week

PCI DSS 4.0: When payment compliance becomes day-to-day retail reality
Software Defined Wide Area Network

PCI DSS 4.0: When payment compliance becomes day-to-day retail reality

Retailers now face daily trading risk as PCI DSS 4.0 turns payment compliance into a continuous operational requirement, not an annual audit.

Last week

Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push
Biometrics

Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push

The deal gives banks and telecoms a way to share fraud signals without pooling customer data, as AI-driven scams surge worldwide.

Last month

CTI Digital builds sovereign AI platform in Manchester
IT Industry

CTI Digital builds sovereign AI platform in Manchester

Businesses face growing pressure to keep AI data and costs in-house, as CTI Digital tests a private platform for employees in Manchester.

Last month

Atom Bank cuts commercial loan times with automation
Productivity

Atom Bank cuts commercial loan times with automation

Borrowers and brokers could see faster decisions as the lender says automated workflows have cut handling times by up to 30%.

Last month

UK Finance backs bank app digital ID verification pilot
Scams

UK Finance backs bank app digital ID verification pilot

Customers could soon verify their age, address and identity through banking apps, as lenders test a voluntary check-sharing service to curb fraud.

Last month

Ecommpay urges sector-wide push to stop fraud earlier
Scams

Ecommpay urges sector-wide push to stop fraud earlier

Fraud losses could fall if banks, merchants and regulators align on earlier intervention, Ecommpay says in a new report.

Last month

ArvatoConnect appoints new leaders as AI reshapes service
Contact Centre

ArvatoConnect appoints new leaders as AI reshapes service

UK regulated firms are rethinking customer service as AI cuts routine work and pushes more complex queries back to human teams.

Last month

Wavestone finds AI security gap as cyber attacks rise
Digital Transformation

Wavestone finds AI security gap as cyber attacks rise

Only 10% of large organisations have defences against AI-specific attacks, even as the UK sees four nationally significant cyber incidents a week.

Last month

Vertali appoints James Loftus as Technical Delivery Manager
Leadership

Vertali appoints James Loftus as Technical Delivery Manager

Growing demand for secure mainframe support has prompted Vertali to strengthen its leadership team with a veteran security specialist.

Last month

Redgate finds AI database governance lags adoption
IT Budget

Redgate finds AI database governance lags adoption

Most organisations are scaling AI in database management without formal controls, Redgate says, despite adoption rising to 44% last year.

Last month

UK cybersecurity managers doubt fast-track certification
Chief Information Security Officer

UK cybersecurity managers doubt fast-track certification

Most UK cybersecurity managers say rushed certification can undermine trust and leave controls weaker than ongoing monitoring would reveal.

Last month

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