Companies House ID Checks: A Step-by-Step Overview for UK Companies
Britain's corporate register contained over 4.5 million active companies in 2024, yet until recently, anyone could appoint a director using...
Governance
Beneficial Ownership Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Verification
When Igor Komarov, a high-ranking Russian official and ally of President Putin, was sanctioned by the UK in 2022, authorities...
Essential Reporting for Boards: Risk, Compliance, and Impact
When Carillion collapsed in 2018, investigators discovered that directors had been receiving voluminous board packs at each meeting. Yet buried...
MiFID II Overview: Key Rules and the Digital Tools Driving Compliance
Between December 2018 and December 2023, Sigma Broking Limited submitted 924,584 incorrect MiFID II transaction reports to UK regulators. Nearly...
PRIIPs Compliance: What Fund Managers Must Deliver
FE fundinfo recently discovered that spot checks suggest as many as 90% of EU PRIIPs absolute cost figures are calculated...
Governance Solutions: 5 Platforms Shaping Regulatory Oversight Today
Organizations today face a relentless combination of regulatory complexity, operational disruption, and evolving cyber and privacy requirements. Static compliance programs...
The Future of GRC Platforms: AI, Automation, and Risk Prediction
Compliance officers face a problem that worsens every year. Financial institutions alone spend $61 billion annually on compliance, and 99%...
Next-Gen Governance Tools Signal a Shift in Corporate Power Dynamics
A Boardroom on the Edge On February 21, 2024, ransomware hit UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare and forced the company to...
Why RegTech Should Be on the CFO’s Radar
Why RegTech should be on the CFO’s radar is no longer a question of compliance alone. With regulatory costs soaring...
7 Essential Tech Tools Every AML Officer Needs in 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime, AML officers are at the forefront of safeguarding institutions against illicit activities. As...
