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The Investor Lifecycle in 2026: 5 Takeaways That Should Be on Every Fund Manager's Radar
I recently had the privilege of moderating a session with two of the sharpest minds in fund services: Neil DeRosario, VP of Buy Side Product at Fenergo, and Aman Abahel, Global Head of Fund Services at TMF Group. The conversation was candid, data-driven, a
Middle East in Focus: De-Risking & the Rise of RegTech
In previous blogs in this series, we’ve touched upon a few themes which include the perception of the Middle East as having a “lighter touch” regulatory framework and carrying a “higher risk”. Despite the fact that Middle East regulators are becoming stric
Middle East in Focus: 4 Regional Challenges for KYC/CDD
A primary element of the customer due diligence process is identifying the customer. KYC (Know Your Customer) guidelines are in place to ensure financial institutions can identify beneficial ownership and that they are not being used, intentionally or othe
Middle East in Focus: A Changing Compliance Landscape
In research soon to be published by Fenergo, it finds that financial institutions across the world have been fined approximately US$26 billion for anti-money laundering and sanctions-related violations over the last 10 years. This research anticipates that
6 Pieces of Advice for Implementing Global Client Lifecycle Management
Implementing a Client Lifecycle Management program is strategically important. However, it is one that spans many different stakeholders across the business, bringing with it many obstacles and challenges to a streamlined implementation process. Having imp
Can you truly regulate cryptocurrencies & ICOs?
Volatility and ever-changing issuers, currencies and players are just some of the challenges associated with crypto (digital) currencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Many investors, regulators and market players cite a general lack of transparency ab
The Importance of Peer-to-Peer Communities in Regulatory Compliance
As we’ve seen in the news in recent weeks, regulatory fines for non-compliance continue to be imposed in eyebrow-raising monetary amounts, significantly impacting share price and banks’ reputations However, we’re now seeing a trend of financial institution
Customer Experience: The Competitive Battleground for Financial Institutions
In an increasingly fast-paced and digital world full of hype and buzzwords, it seems like the focus can often be on implementing new and innovative technologies without considering the main purpose of digitalization: to create a better customer experience
Examining Beneficial Ownership Register Adoption in APAC
In 2014, FATF published a guidance paper, ‘Transparency and Beneficial Ownership’, aimed at assisting countries in implementing measures to address Recommendations 24 and 25 relating to transparency and beneficial ownership of legal persons (R24) and arran
GDPR in Context: The 6 Legal Bases for Processing
GDPR outlines six scenarios in which data processing is legally permitted. Unless the organization can show that the processing activity fits within one or more of these scenarios, then it is deemed to be unlawful to process the personal data.
8 Major Benefits of Cloud Technology for Client Lifecycle Management
Cloud technology has developed and evolved in line with the myths that surround it. Up until 15 months ago, banks were publicly reticent about moving core banking services to the cloud for a myriad of regulatory and security concerns, including issues over
MiFID II: 6 Key Changes for Client Lifecycle Management
In less than six months’ time (January 3rd, 2018), banks will need to be fully compliant with MiFID II regulatory obligations. In her second blog on the topic, Laura Glynn, Fenergo Director of Regulatory Compliance, explores the six key areas where MiFID I
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