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.
UK Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Software Improvement Group named Gartner leader on debt
Claroty launches Claire AI agent for cyber-physical systems
The 6-step AI readiness checklist
Versa adds Zero Trust controls for AI agent actions
Europe cybersecurity revenues rise as identity leads shift
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
European fintech is maturing as G+D's Sofiane Chouane charts a future shaped by stricter regulation, AI, and bank-startup partnerships.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Expert Columns
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
The new UK cyber survey is out, but here's what the numbers aren't telling you
The silent vulnerability of the 'Heart of Europe': Why Belgian SMEs are falling behind in software security
Unlocking intelligence with access control
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard
Data matching explained: The key to clean, connected data
When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk
From data overload to profit: Making insights actionable
AI in accounts payable: A threat to jobs or a catalyst for value?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lexsoft links T3 legal knowledge tool to AI platforms
Law firms can now pull reviewed T3 knowledge into Copilot, Claude and Gemini without moving data outside approved environments.
CUBIG expands into UK to tackle AI data bottleneck
UK businesses struggling to deploy AI may gain a new data layer as the South Korean firm targets regulated sectors after Series A funding.
When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk
British firms could face costly disruption if they delay modernising communications before the PSTN switch-off on 31 January 2027.
Kao Data adds four partners to women in infra scheme
Broader backing for the women-in-infrastructure initiative could help data centre firms widen recruitment as skills shortages bite across the sector.
AI skills now driving UK pay & promotion decisions
Employers are increasingly paying premiums and boosting careers for staff who can use AI safely, according to a survey of UK leaders.
UK firms face supply chain compliance woes, report says
Most UK brands still lack proof their raw materials meet rules, with four in five reporting regulatory or compliance problems last year.
Job Moves
Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
ICS.AI appoints Andy Logan as Head of Education Sales
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development