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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated American 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

OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Capital Management

OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments

OnePay partners with Tempo to test stablecoin payouts and instant account funding, and plans to join the network's validator set.

Last week

Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive
Government

Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive

Apricorn names Jeanclaude Toma Chief Executive Officer to drive expansion into government, defence, healthcare and financial services markets.

Last week

Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors
Social Media

Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors

Astor secures USD $5 million in seed funding as the AI adviser broadens access to portfolio guidance for everyday investors.

Last week

BAND raises USD $17 million for multi-agent AI layer
DevOps

BAND raises USD $17 million for multi-agent AI layer

BAND secures USD $17 million seed backing to build an interaction layer for multi-agent AI systems, as firms seek better oversight and interoperability.

Last week

Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks
Data Analytics

Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks

Alkami ties account opening, digital banking and marketing into one platform as regional banks and credit unions seek simpler vendor stacks.

Last month

Rilian raises USD $17.5 million to expand AI cyber platform
Public Sector

Rilian raises USD $17.5 million to expand AI cyber platform

Rilian secures seed backing to push AI-driven cyber software into US, Gulf and allied markets as demand for automated defence tools rises.

Last month

CleanStart launches shell-less read-only containers
Docker

CleanStart launches shell-less read-only containers

CleanStart unveils shell-less, read-only container images for production, promising tighter runtime security without forcing Dockerfile or pipeline changes.

Last month

Monk raises USD $25 million to tackle invoice delays
Capital Management

Monk raises USD $25 million to tackle invoice delays

Monk lands USD $25 million to expand software that spots invoice errors, portal rejections and missed contacts before finance teams chase payment.

Last month

US SMBs keep cybersecurity automation despite budget strain
Small Business

US SMBs keep cybersecurity automation despite budget strain

US SMBs hold firm on automated cybersecurity despite budget squeezes, as inflation forces tighter tech choices and wider AI enthusiasm cools.

Last month

KPMG launches AI assistant for month-end financial close
Cloud Services

KPMG launches AI assistant for month-end financial close

KPMG, Workday and Google Cloud unveil AI digital assistant to speed month-end finance close, automate routine checks and preserve human sign-off.

Last month

ACI launches Connetic to unite eight US payment networks
Hybrid Cloud

ACI launches Connetic to unite eight US payment networks

ACI rolls out Connetic on a cloud-native platform, tying together US payment rails as banks juggle instant, batch and high-value transfers.

Last month

Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google
Digital Transformation

Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google

Citi Wealth rolls out AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients, aiming to blend adviser support with Google-powered voice and video features.

Last month

Akto widens AI agent security with new integrations
Physical Security

Akto widens AI agent security with new integrations

Akto partners with LangChain, Portkey, TrueFoundry, Arcade and LiteLLM to embed runtime safeguards across the AI agent stack.

Last month

Accenture & WaveMaker team up on AI app modernisation
Cloud Services

Accenture & WaveMaker team up on AI app modernisation

Accenture and WaveMaker strike AI partnership to help mid-sized firms modernise legacy apps and curb costs, risks and technical debt.

Last month

Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier
Marketing Technologies

Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier

Agiloft's Astra AI contract tool targets legal, procurement, finance and sales teams with a free tier and stricter data safeguards.

Last month

SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets
RFID

SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets

SoloTruth and Axon Ivy roll out an asset management platform that uses RFID, GPS and inspections to curb ghost assets and errors.

Last month

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Trends & Predictions

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.

Last month

Healthcare hit by ransomware every 10 hours, Securin says
Virtual Private Networks

Healthcare hit by ransomware every 10 hours, Securin says

Securin says healthcare faces ransomware attacks about every 10 hours, with hospitals repeatedly hit via known flaws, stolen credentials and remote access.

Last month

The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel
Data Protection

The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel

The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal affairs and steer content and programming for its in-house counsel community.

Last month

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Video conferencing

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

World expands upgraded proof-of-human system into apps, meetings and AI workflows as Tinder, Zoom and Docusign join new partnerships.

Last month

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