#regulatory-compliance

#regulatory-compliance

Twenty-six million dollars. That's how much investing platform Robinhood paid out earlier this year after it was found to have breached a range of financial regulations. Amongst them? Failure to properly manage the social media influencers promoting their products. With these so-called "finfluencers" becoming an ubiquitous part of fintech marketing strategies, this eye-watering penalty should serve as a cautionary tale to brands putting content and reach above compliance and risk.

Financial institutions are facing a new reality: cyber-resilience has passed from being a best practice, to an operational necessity, to a prescriptive regulatory requirement. Crisis management or Tabletop exercises, for a long time relatively rare in the context of cybersecurity, have become required as a series of regulations has introduced this requirement to FSI organizations in several regions, including DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) in the EU; CPS230 / CORIE (Cyber Operational Resilience Intelligence-led Exercises) in Australia;

Tesla Cybertruck deliveries started in the United States and Canada back in late 2023. However, the company has been looking to expand the all-electric pickup to new markets, including the Middle East, for which it opened up orders for earlier this year. Initially, Tesla planned to launch deliveries late this year, but there has been a slight adjustment to the timeline, and the company now anticipates the pickup to make its way to the first adopters in the United Arab Emirates in Q1 2026.

Modernization isn't about replacing professionals, it's about enabling them to deliver more value, said Chris Knight, CEO at Opteon. By bringing EVP into the Opteon family, we further accelerate our strategy of combining the best people with the best technology to deliver faster cycle times, higher quality, and a better experience for lenders, appraisers, and consumers. Equity Valuation Partners provides residential and commercial appraisal services across the country.

As UAD 3.6 reshapes the field, appraisers deserve technology that supports their judgment while improving speed and accuracy. We're proud to have the backing of DGB, whose belief in human-centered innovation mirrors our mission to ensure AI advances not replaces human expertise. Early testing indicates appraisers can save more than three hours per report and reduce revisions by nearly 30%, all while maintaining oversight necessary to ensure valuations remain accurate and defensible, company leaders said.

Today, the role of chief information security officer (CISO) role has transcended traditional boundaries, moving beyond managing firewalls and compliance checklists. The current landscape, marked by an upsurge in regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits against individual CISOs, demands a new approach. To navigate this challenging environment, the CISO must become a legal sentinel, meticulously documenting decisions and establishing a verifiable defence of "due care" to protect both the enterprise and themselves from legal repercussions.

ESU only provides security patches. It is a paid service that extends "critical" and "important" security updates for Windows 10 for a maximum of three years, but does not include technical support, non-security fixes or new features. Additionally, customers experiencing technical issues with Windows 10 that are unrelated to the ESU updates will be advised to upgrade to Windows 11. ESU does not provide complete patching, as vulnerabilities rated as "moderate" or "low" will not be addressed.

The FDNY abruptly changed its policy to allow businesses wishing to install e-bike battery charging cabinets to use a not-yet-federally approved testing standard after Streetsblog revealed that companies were unable to comply with the department's new regulations, putting construction at a stand still amidst a battery fire crisis. Since February, the FDNY required the companies to meet a new standard - UL 1487 - before installing the charging cabinets on streets and sidewalks.

The advanced and highly interconnected world, businesses are under increasing scrutiny. Customers, investors, and stakeholders are no longer satisfied with just the products or services a company provides where they are paying attention to how companies conduct themselves. Transparency in business ethics is no longer a luxury; it has become a necessity. From trust-building to regulatory compliance, transparency helps businesses navigate the modern landscape, fostering long-term success and sustainability.

Discipline over flash: Trained for toughly two decades under now-JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Scharf learned to make hard calls with steadiness, not showmanship. That discipline has driven cost cuts, a flatter structure, and operational fixes that pared headcount by nearly a quarter and reduced Wells Fargo's vast real estate footprint. Calm over charisma: Scharf leads quietly but firmly, those who know him say, lowering the temperature in tense moments while remaining uncompromising on performance.

"Firstly, accounting is governed by rules, the focus is compliance, the focus is ensuring things are done right [and] that's a big part of the role of finance," said Sankar. "I want to make sure that I sign on the dotted line saying these numbers are accurate that I'm complying with rules and regulations. "That will never change but if you look at how it is performed today it's a very labour intensive process so we believe there's a lot of opportunity for automation."

Jumping into digital gaming as an entrepreneur? It's... crowded, to say the least, with the rules shifting beneath your feet. Something like 4,300 active online casino licenses popped up worldwide in 2023 (so says H2 Gambling Capital, anyway). The folks who seem to be doing okay-or pulling ahead, actually-might be those focusing on smarter tech and mixing up their strategy, not just sticking to the old playbook.

shifting investor expectations, new regulatory demands, and the challenge of keeping culture intact through the transformation,

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has initiated operations in Australia, expanding its digital currency exchange services to meet increasing local demand. The firm aims to offer a platform tailored for Australian users and institutions, enhancing accessibility and regulatory compliance. The expansion represents part of Gemini's broader strategy to strengthen its presence in international markets and cater to regions with growing cryptocurrency adoption.

There's lots of models that help make that very financially attainable, especially for startups and especially for companies that are gathering intimate information, because that's what data brokers want,

Ciarán Bollard, CEO of The Corporate Governance Institute, warned that dissolving the committee could undermine confidence in Currys' approach "Statements of this kind are becoming more common. We hear companies say: 'we are stepping back from formal ESG structures, but our commitment remains.' In the United States, this has often been driven by political hostility towards ESG. The UK, however, is a very different environment."

The continued surge in hybrid work, bring your own device (BYOD) and contractor reliance has undeniably made businesses more agile and flexible, but it has also introduced a wave of unmanaged devices into enterprise environments that frequently lack security controls, creating exposure to data loss and regulatory risk. To mitigate these issues, Cato Networks has launched Browser Extension, what it calls "a lightweight onramp" to the company's core secure access service edge (SASE) platform.

We are developing a novel digital health venture in the radiology space. The platform addresses a critical gap: enabling patients with implants to safely access MRI scans. By providing a structured, software-enabled workflow that integrates with radiology information systems (RIS) and electronic health records (EHR), the solution supports clinical teams with referral management, approvals, scheduling, and post-scan documentation. Our team is now at a point where we're preparing our launch in 2026, and need someone to join our software development team.

Cloud platforms, outsourced IT, and digital trading systems power day-to-day operations - but they also introduce serious risks. Cyberattacks, system failures, and supplier disruptions can trigger regulatory breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. To strengthen the resilience of Europe's financial system, the EU introduced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), often called the DORA Directive. Although the UK is no longer part of the EU, DORA still applies to many UK firms.

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) is a gaming platform that many investors know well. It has 112 million daily active users (DAUs) and one of the most engaged audiences in digital media. Players don't just log in casually; they spend hours building, playing, and socializing in Roblox's virtual worlds. But there's a problem. Engagement hasn't translated into profits. The company continues to run at a loss, with nearly all of its revenue tied to Robux, the virtual currency players use on the platform.

Traditional banks rely on legacy systems that were never designed for the speed and scale of global business today. This is why Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) are currently changing the market. An EMI is a licensed financial entity that can issue electronic money, provide IBAN accounts, process payments, and hold client funds in safeguarded accounts. Unlike banks, EMIs cannot offer traditional loans or credit, but they can do almost everything else when it comes to facilitating digital payments.

According Bessent, the proposed deal is " between two private parties," with the key commercial terms already agreed upon, ahead of this week's TikTok sell-off deadline in the U.S. The big Trade Meeting in Europe between The United States of America, and China, has gone VERY WELL! A deal was also reached on a 'certain' company that young people in our Country very much wanted to save. They will be very happy! I will be speaking to President Xi on Friday."

CISOs know their field. They understand the threat landscape. They understand how to build a strong and cost-effective security stack. They understand how to staff out their organization. They understand the intricacies of compliance. They understand what it takes to reduce risk. Yet one question comes up again and again in our conversations with these security leaders: how do I make the impact of risk clear to business decision-makers?

The modern workplace or campus looks very different from even a decade ago - and older access control systems struggle to keep up. They weren't built to handle the fast pace of change we see today. Employees no longer work from the same building every day. Flexible working hours, telecommuting, and increased reliance on contractors introduce more complexity in scheduling and cardholder management.

Order-to-cash workflows, the end-to-end process of managing customers from order placement to payment collection, are highly regulated, requiring strict adherence to identity verification, call recording disclosures, and other mandatory steps. While these tasks are simple for human agents, they become resource-intensive at scale. MEGA, founded by industry veterans with firsthand experience in call centers, regulatory compliance, and recovery operations, addresses this challenge by automating repetitive yet critical customer interactions with human-like dialogue. The platform ensures every conversation is logged, auditable, and ready for regulatory scrutiny.

Y Combinator startup Eloquent AI has raised $7.4 million in seed funding to provide AI-fueled customer service in the financial services industry. The startup says its AI product can help with complex, regulated workflows, such as onboarding new customers and unfreezing bank cards. Eloquent was cofounded by Tugce Bulut, who previously cofounded market research startup Streetbees. Bulut left the company two years ago. Last month it went into administration and laid off all staff.

The cannabis landscape in New York has transformed dramatically since legalization, creating opportunities for communities across the state to access premium weed products safely and responsibly. Among the standout dispensaries that have earned a loyal following, Silk Road NYC in Jamaica, Queens, has quickly become a trusted destination. More than just a dispensary, Silk Road NYC blends legacy experience with modern compliance, offering a curated selection of flower, edibles, concentrates, vapes, and accessories.

A recent letter from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) encouraged industry leaders to streamline and enhance product recall communications, highlighting the need for industry and government systems to transform and evolve to deliver timely updates to the public. As part of the letter, the FDA recommended a strategic overhaul for communications strategies leveraging cutting-edge technologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate recall information.

"Adopting high-performance storage optimised for AI workloads is a strategic business imperative, not merely a technical upgrade," says Whit Walters, field chief technology officer at GigaOm.

Peeler said, compressed weeks of talent acquisition work into minutes by automating job posting, candidate screening and interview scheduling tasks. That really informed my thinking around how AI could be disruptive beyond smaller point solutions by stringing things together.

To compete, follow the rules, and initiate the process of change, banks must abandon outdated training methods and adopt a new, strategic approach to enhancing their employees' skills.

The legislation addresses a critical gap in Federal transit safety regulations by establishing clear executive authority within public transit agencies for rider and operator safety.

Managing relationships across healthcare professionals (HCPs), healthcare organizations (HCOs), and complex regulatory requirements makes choosing the right CRM critical for pharmaceutical companies.

The Certified Federal Cloud Solutions Architect (CFCSA) certification validates your ability to not only understand complex regulations but to design and implement cloud solutions that comply with them.

Investment banks face rapid market changes and growing client demands, increasing regulatory demands, and the need to manage intricate client relationships that traditional spreadsheets and generic tools simply cannot handle effectively.

Polymarket has acquired QCX, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed derivatives exchange, for $112 million, re-opening its platform to U.S. users in the near future.

Navigating Brazil's complex regulatory landscape is one of the biggest hurdles for new operators. Our financial infrastructure is directly integrated with the Central Bank of Brazil, accelerating critical processes like onboarding and ensuring regulatory compliance from the very first step.

AI systems function as amplified mirrors that reflect any flaws or biases on an industrial scale, revealing potential dangers when not properly tested.

Managing complex client relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling sensitive financial data demands more than a basic customer relationship management system. The right CRM streamlines operations while maintaining the security and compliance standards that finance professionals require.