Christine Thomas

Compliance management software is undergoing significant transformation. Financial organizations face increasingly complex regulatory changes, evolving technology, and escalating enforcement. It is time to invest in software that...

Before you even begin to implement a compliance program, it's important to understand the essential elements that make it effective. While technology is only becoming more intricate and leaving a lot of room for specula...

Taking the time to develop a well-aligned compliance management system (CMS) is not a nice-to-have. This system needs to be applied across operational spheres for banks, insurers, non-bank lenders, and credit unions to mitigate risks....

In January of 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) underwent a leadership change with Travis Hill taking over as Acting Chairman. This departure from the previous regulatory approach has focused more on boosting innovat...

Due to the interdependent nature of regulatory compliance, organizations face a complicated set of challenges when it comes to GRC management. Manual approaches to risk management, where different departments are traditionally siloed,...

A broad federal deregulatory agenda is rolling back rules and shrinking agency staffs, while courts continue to limit agency authority. At the same time, state-level enforcement is intensifying in some areas,...

The financial services industry is navigating an era of accelerated change, mainly due to growing risk complexity and intensifying regulatory demands. Financial institutions deal with interconnected risks spanning cybersecurity, thi...

Risk management for credit unions has evolved from a defensive necessity to a critical driver of growth, trust, and long-term resilience. The growing complexity of risks, ranging from cybersecurity to regulatory pressures and market v...

The current insurance landscape is shaped by a wide range of fast-moving and interconnected risks. Inflation and interest rate fluctuations are impacting claims, pricing, and capital planning. Meanwhile, digital transformation bring...

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) markets are under mounting pressure, with loan portfolio performance varying widely across sectors. Corporate rental space remains the most challenged as hybrid work is reshaping demand, while multifamil...