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
UK fraud losses rise as AI scams drive new warnings
Industry experts warn that reimbursement is masking the scale of scams, as APP losses climbed 19% to GBP £576.4 million last year.
SolarWinds appoints Justin Henkel as chief security officer
The hire comes as customers scrutinise SolarWinds' security posture more closely after its 2020 breach and rising cyber risk across software suppliers.
FICO adds DataOps to platform for wider AI adoption
Weak data pipelines and poor governance can now be checked inside the FICO Platform, as the software maker pushes firms towards safer AI use.
KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance
Despite rising AI adoption, most firms are failing to turn it into enterprise-wide gains because governance and workforce readiness lag badly.
Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth
Poor provider support is costing firms revenue and slowing overseas expansion as embedded finance adoption gathers pace across Europe.
Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects
Enterprises can now turn plain-language requests into reviewable AI workflows, as Dataiku seeks to close the gap between prototypes and production.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
UK businesses warned over rising generative AI costs
Codenotary flags 210,000 risky AI agent actions daily
8x8 launches Resolve for deskless workforce alerts
Gigamon & Splunk join forces on federated telemetry
Parloa tops USD $50 million ARR after Series D boost
Featured News
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
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.
Expert Columns
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Why proof of address verification fails across borders (and how to fix it)
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
How partners can position the PSTN switch-off as a strategic growth opportunity
Why so many enterprise AI programmes fail before they scale
Navigating data challenges in China's E-commerce market
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
The silent vulnerability of the 'Heart of Europe': Why Belgian SMEs are falling behind in software security
The new UK cyber survey is out, but here's what the numbers aren't telling you
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
HSBC & Google Cloud expand AI across bank operations
The lender expects AI to speed fraud checks and staff support, while helping prioritise projects that could each deliver more than USD $100 million.
Sitehop trials payment security tech with major retailer
The trial could help retailers harden payment networks without replacing legacy kit, as cyber attacks and PCI DSS 4.0 pressure mount.
Freedom joins Microsoft for Startups to boost pensions
The partnership gives the pensions technology firm access to AI tools and Azure credits as it targets stronger links with retirees.
EcoOnline & J.S. Held join forces on workplace safety
Workers are pushing employers to improve safety, as a new survey found most want more digital tools and clearer crisis plans.
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Growing concern over AI misuse of sports likenesses is boosting demand for rights-management tools as TrueRights expands into the sector.
Cequence backs behaviour-based zero trust for AI agents
Runtime behaviour, not login checks, is now seen as the key control as businesses put AI agents into live systems and data.
Antevia wins JOSCAR supplier status for private 5G
The listing gives Antevia a quicker route into tightly controlled UK supply chains, easing procurement for its private 5G network offering.
Crypto group urges UK bank complaints over transfer bans
Bank restrictions could be challenged by thousands of customers after a campaign accused lenders of blocking legal crypto transfers in the UK.
Capgemini first SAP sovereign cloud partner in Europe
Demand for controlled cloud services is rising as governments and regulated industries seek to keep sensitive data and operations within national boundaries.
Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud with SambaNova
British firms seeking compliant AI processing can now keep inference workloads inside the UK as energy and data rules tighten.
UK SMEs turn to AI before accountants, survey finds
Seven in ten SMEs now act on AI financial advice before calling accountants, as many expect software to soon handle compliance work too.
Ombuds Group adopts Ctrl AI for dispute resolution
Rising complaint volumes and more complex cases are pushing The Ombuds Group to use AI with human oversight across all its schemes.
AI-driven fraud makes UK bank scams harder to spot
Banks must now spot whether a payment is genuine intent or manipulation before money leaves an account, amid rising AI scams.
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
UK partners gain a three-tier route to Leaseweb services as the cloud provider steps up support for hybrid and AI workloads.
CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer
Bray takes over as CyberSentriq increases AI investment and folds security, backup and recovery tools into one platform for MSPs and SMBs.
Utilize expands SonicWall security deal for 14,000 users
More than 14,000 users will gain wider managed protection as the UK services provider centralises oversight of over 1,200 firewalls.
UK CFOs lag in long-term investment leadership, EY finds
Only 31% of UK finance chiefs are leading long-term investment calls, leaving strategy, AI adoption and investor messaging underpowered.
UK digital transformation projects often run over schedule
More than half of UK organisations say digital transformation projects overrun, as competing priorities and integration hurdles keep delaying delivery.
Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners
Learners across the UK will gain access to AI video creation, as employers look for practical returns from workplace training.
Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform
A push for more cloud choice in Britain has gained another backer as customers face lock-in, higher costs and data-location worries.
Job Moves
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
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