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Peruse our blogs for the latest, fresh perspective on navigating the maze of global regulations and upcoming milestones. This is your shortcut to staying ahead, packed with insights and expert tips from the forefront of GRC innovation.

Balancing Innovation, Resilience & Competition

Balancing Innovation, Resilience & Competition

"Innovation can… [help make] the financial system stronger and more resilient. For example, via the use of third-party services, including cloud-based ones, to replace inefficient legacy in-house systems and processes with more resilient and flexible ones." Bank of...

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The ROI of GRC – Why Value Is Not Found in Headcount Reduction

The ROI of GRC – Why Value Is Not Found in Headcount Reduction

The Role of GRC - Why Value is Not Found in Headcount Reduction Making the Case for Investment in Risk and Compliance Technology In 1907, the RMS Lusitania was hailed as an engineering marvel. But behind the glamour, shipping lines like Cunard understood that true...

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A Shared Vision: Accountability in the UK and Ireland

A Shared Vision: Accountability in the UK and Ireland

"We believe that our proposed reforms will create a framework to facilitate the embedding of cultural change and ensure greater individual accountability." Derville Rowland, Speech on SEAR and Individual Accountability Framework, 2 May 2019

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Blockers to AI Adoption

Blockers to AI Adoption

The Institute of Directors' survey reports five stand out brakes on AI adoption: Skills gaps (29%), costs (25%), data protection and security risks (23%), governance/ethical concerns (21%), and explainability and black-box issues (20%). Many leaders want ‘clear,...

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Fund Oversight: From Cost Centre to Strategic Priority

Fund Oversight: From Cost Centre to Strategic Priority

Over the past few years, one of Ruleguard’s top priorities is helping clients across the fund ecosystem overhaul how they manage oversight. Delegation is at the heart of the funds industry, and with that comes the responsibility to govern and oversee critical third...

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Legal Clarity, Regulatory Complexity: The Motor Finance Challenge

Legal Clarity, Regulatory Complexity: The Motor Finance Challenge

The Supreme Court ruled that certain commission arrangements between car dealers and lenders created an unfair relationship under Section 140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. This followed years of complaints about discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), where...

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The Future of Accountability: SM&CR Reforms

The Future of Accountability: SM&CR Reforms

“The SM&CR has driven up standards in financial services. But we want to boost competitiveness, and support growth, by streamlining the regime while preserving its benefits.” — FCA CP25/21

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Why Inaction Is No Longer an Option in GRC & RegTech In financial services, GRC and RegTech play a central role in building operational resilience, maintaining stakeholder trust, and meeting regulatory expectations. Yet, many organisations continue to rely on manual,...

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“Regulatory Greens”: FCA’s Balanced diet

“Regulatory Greens”: FCA’s Balanced diet

"Good strategy, like good nutrition, is all about balance. The right elements, working together, to support long-term health." (Emily Shepperd, FCA's COO, June 2024)

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