Sarah Hamilton

Regulatory penalties reached $1.23 billion in the first half of 2025, according to Fenergo. This astounding 417% increase from 2024 proves more than ever why evaluating your management system for compliance is crucial. It may seem ...

Amid the complexity of evolving GRC measures and expectations from compliance regulators, the foundational principles of regulatory compliance remain constant for those in the insurance, fintech, and banking industries. Revisiting t...

Financial institutions, including banks, will find that risks are often interconnected. The possible risks can range from operational risks to cybersecurity threats, both of which may happen simultaneously. An i...

The regulatory landscape is transforming at an escalated pace, with 84% of Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) expecting heightened regulatory expectations and scrutiny over the next two years. This acceleration is not isolated to one re...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly transforming the financial services sector, leading to a new era of efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance. As financial institutions increasingly integrate AI into their opera...

Insurance risk management has become a critical pillar of strength and stability. As the insurance industry faces increasingly complex risks, including rising cyberattacks, shifting regulations, economic pressures, and operational d...

Retaining customers has become just as important as acquiring them, especially for banks and credit unions operating in a competitive, fast-evolving environment. While customer churn is a certain part of any business, failing to und...

What distinguishes financial institutions that react to risk from those that stay ahead of it? Increasingly, the answer lies in how they approach artificial intelligence. AI in finance is not just a back-office efficiency tool; it&r...

As 2025 unfolds, cybersecurity for community banks has become a defining concern. Institutions are navigating an increasingly hostile risk environment marked by sophisticated phishing campaigns and persistent ransomware attacks. Sim...

Regulatory enforcement has become increasingly fragmented and inconsistent, presenting new challenges for financial institutions. Rather than operating under a uniform set of expectations, organizations now face conflicting directives...