Christine Thomas

Regulatory change in 2025 is no longer linear or predictable. Sudden policy shifts are accelerating in volume, shifting direction across agencies, and becoming increasingly difficult to interpret. Executive orders, rule reversals, a...

As 2025 progresses, community banks are navigating an increasingly complex and high-pressure environment. Regulatory expectations are rising, operational risks are intensifying, and the need for sharper, more integrated community ba...

In 2025, the regulatory landscape for financial institutions is more complex and fast-paced than ever. Regulatory bodies worldwide are intensifying their focus on key areas, including artificial intelligence, data governance, enviro...

Compliance has rapidly evolved from a regulatory obligation into a strategic function within financial institutions. As regulatory complexity increases and expectations from regulators, customers, and stakeholders rise, firms are un...

In 2025, financial institutions are navigating an increasingly complex and fragmented regulatory environment. Global regulatory alignment is giving way to jurisdiction-specific priorities, with national authorities introducing new rul...

The risk landscape is revolutionizing, driven by regulatory scrutiny, emerging financial risks, and increasing operational complexities. Financial institutions are expected to adopt proactive risk management strategies to safeguar...

Credit unions continue to navigate a complex economic environment. On January 14, 2026, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued Letter 26-CU-01 outlining its 2026 Supervisory Priorities, which re...

Banks depend on data-heavy, language-intensive processes, and that makes them a natural fit for generative AI in banking. From automating routine tasks to supporting complex decisions, AI is redefining traditional ...

The risk management process is a framework for the actions that need to be taken to keep an organization safe from threats beyond their risk appetite. It consists of five key steps that form a continuous cycle:...

Financial organizations are going through significant challenges related to risk management and complex regulatory adherence in the current competitive business landscape. With the growing volume of regulations along with the increasi...