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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

Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR
Regulatory technology

Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR

Rising complaint volumes and fines of up to GBP £17.5 million are pushing financial firms to automate data access requests under UK GDPR.

Yesterday

Xpedeon survey finds UK construction systems still split
Digital Transformation

Xpedeon survey finds UK construction systems still split

Fragmented project and finance tools are leaving most large UK builders without a fully integrated view of costs, risk and progress.

Yesterday

UK small firms lack cover for social media legal claims
Small Business

UK small firms lack cover for social media legal claims

Many UK small firms are exposed to copyright and confidentiality claims online, with fewer than two in five carrying insurance cover.

2 days ago

iManage links legal AI to Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise
Digital Transformation

iManage links legal AI to Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise

Legal teams could tap governed case files and precedent inside Gemini Enterprise for Legal, reducing compliance risks from copied data.

2 days ago

Crescendo launches AI-native customer experience platform
Productivity

Crescendo launches AI-native customer experience platform

Businesses may cut CX stack costs by more than 60% as Crescendo bundles AI agents, ticketing and workforce tools into one platform.

2 days ago

Sitehop launches national security unit for defence networks
Network Infrastructure

Sitehop launches national security unit for defence networks

Ageing defence networks could gain a faster layer of protection as the Sheffield firm targets legacy systems vulnerable to AI and quantum threats.

2 days ago

iManage to launch governed AI legal platform in October
Digital Transformation

iManage to launch governed AI legal platform in October

Law firms and in-house teams are being promised AI that can use sensitive matter data without breaching permissions, audit trails or ethical walls.

2 days ago

Everyone read 'EU Delays AI Act' wrong, here's the actual timeline
Small Business

Everyone read 'EU Delays AI Act' wrong, here's the actual timeline

High-risk AI obligations have been pushed back, but transparency, GPAI and banned-practice rules remain in force for many firms.

2 days ago

Iran-linked cyber attack on UK power plant was inevitable
Digital Transformation

Iran-linked cyber attack on UK power plant was inevitable

A four-day shutdown at a UK energy site has intensified warnings that ageing infrastructure leaves critical national systems exposed to wider disruption.

3 days ago

Starling launches AI assistant for small business customers
Taxation

Starling launches AI assistant for small business customers

Small firms using the app can now automate tax set-asides and invoice checks as banks race to curb fraud and cut admin.

3 days ago

Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
Productivity

Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer

Technology strategy across Freeths' 12 UK offices will now be led by John Jones as the firm steps up investment in secure systems.

4 days ago

UK credit card payment rates fall as balances rise
Credit risk

UK credit card payment rates fall as balances rise

Rising debt burdens and weaker repayment rates are increasing pressure on households, with average active balances hitting a record GBP £1,975.

4 days ago

Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds

Nearly 60% of big UK retailers reported AI security incidents last year as rapid adoption outpaced governance and risk checks.

4 days ago

Navex expands Nira AI assistant into customer support
Data Analytics

Navex expands Nira AI assistant into customer support

Customers can now get faster help in more than 50 languages as NAVEX brings its Nira assistant into support and case creation.

Last week

MindBridge partners Fieldguide on AI audit workflow
Data Analytics

MindBridge partners Fieldguide on AI audit workflow

Accounting firms could cut manual steps as transaction-level risk analysis is built into a single audit platform used for planning and reporting.

Last week

Lincolnshire Police automates traffic notices with Quadient
Digital Transformation

Lincolnshire Police automates traffic notices with Quadient

The force says the switch has freed capacity equal to four staff a month, helping it meet statutory deadlines and cut printing costs.

Last week

TerraPay ties up with Deutsche Bank on cross-border pay
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

TerraPay ties up with Deutsche Bank on cross-border pay

The partnership is set to improve US dollar settlement speed and reliability for international transfers, cutting costs for customers.

Last week

UK advisers leave cash reserves earning weak returns
Productivity

UK advisers leave cash reserves earning weak returns

Many UK advisory firms are leaving their own reserve cash in low-yield accounts, with most earning 2% or less over the past year.

Last week

Iceland cuts retail losses 80% with AI theft system
Productivity

Iceland cuts retail losses 80% with AI theft system

The frozen food chain says fewer false alarms and faster staff alerts are helping protect customers, after theft losses fell 80% in pilot stores.

Last week

CloudCoCo launches AI procurement platform for IT buyers
Productivity

CloudCoCo launches AI procurement platform for IT buyers

Enterprise IT buyers could cut procurement delays as CloudCoCo rolls out AI tools across a 250,000-product catalogue and invoice processing.

Last week

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