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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated American 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.

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Recent Risk & Compliance News

SoFi adds private market funds for retail investors
Crypto

SoFi adds private market funds for retail investors

Retail investors gain access to private equity, venture capital and credit as minimums start at just USD $500 on SoFi's app.

Yesterday

LaunchDarkly tops USD $200 million ARR as AI demand grows
IT Industry

LaunchDarkly tops USD $200 million ARR as AI demand grows

Demand from large enterprises for AI control tools has helped LaunchDarkly pass USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue, up more than 25% year on year.

Yesterday

Logile sets Scottsdale conference on connected stores
Sustainability

Logile sets Scottsdale conference on connected stores

Retailers attending Logile Connect 2026 will hear how linking labour, inventory and fresh operations could improve availability and margins.

3 days ago

Riskified & Marqeta boost fraud checks for issuers
Gaming

Riskified & Marqeta boost fraud checks for issuers

The tie-up could help card issuers approve more genuine online purchases, while reducing costly false declines and chargebacks across eCommerce.

3 days ago

Availability should follow the transaction, not the infrastructure
Disaster Recovery

Availability should follow the transaction, not the infrastructure

Manual recovery still risks missed payments and trades when financial systems fail, as customers care only whether transactions complete.

3 days ago

Maximum raises USD $30 million seed round for banks
Productivity

Maximum raises USD $30 million seed round for banks

Banks could gain faster product updates and lower operating costs as Maximum emerges from stealth with a USD $30 million seed round.

3 days ago

IBM, Red Hat offer Lightwell free to US institutions
Patching

IBM, Red Hat offer Lightwell free to US institutions

Eligible US universities and non-profits can now use Lightwell to patch open source flaws without overhauling systems or sharing data.

3 days ago

BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services
Data centers

BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services

Institutional investors could soon earn staking rewards through BNY's custody platform, pending regulatory review of the new service.

4 days ago

Appfire launches BigPicture Advanced for Jira users
Digital Transformation

Appfire launches BigPicture Advanced for Jira users

Larger Jira customers can now link budgeting, prioritisation and delivery data in one place as Appfire targets strategic portfolio management needs.

4 days ago

Straiker launches kill switch for enterprise AI agents
Security Operations Centres

Straiker launches kill switch for enterprise AI agents

Security teams can now stop rogue enterprise AI agents in seconds as Straiker adds runtime controls to its wider testing platform.

4 days ago

VanishID launches AI tool to cut identity attack risk
Chief Financial Officer

VanishID launches AI tool to cut identity attack risk

Businesses are being warned that publicly exposed staff data can now fuel phishing and deepfake fraud without breaching internal systems.

4 days ago

AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator
Taxation

AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator

Startups with working AI products can win USD $25,000 and access to accountants as firms test automation for audit, tax and advisory work.

4 days ago

ArmorCode adds AI agents to Anya security platform
Threat intelligence

ArmorCode adds AI agents to Anya security platform

The update aims to cut remediation costs and stop teams wasting time by re-analysing vulnerabilities without enough business context.

4 days ago

Avatier launches AI identity platform with pay-per-action
IT service management

Avatier launches AI identity platform with pay-per-action

Enterprises can now avoid upfront licensing as charges shift to verified identity tasks, with a healthcare provider already piloting the system.

4 days ago

Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth
Productivity

Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth

Finance teams are gaining a system that handles workflows end to end, as Maximor says its platform now covers 98% of transactions autonomously.

4 days ago

Trustmi launches AI investigation agent for B2B fraud
Chief Financial Officer

Trustmi launches AI investigation agent for B2B fraud

Fraud probes should move faster as the new tool links payment, email and vendor data for security and finance teams.

5 days ago

Appdome launches remote management for live mobile apps
Software Updates

Appdome launches remote management for live mobile apps

Mobile teams can now alter protections in published apps without a rebuild, speeding responses to fraud and other threats.

5 days ago

The cost of false positives in DSPM
Security Operations Centres

The cost of false positives in DSPM

False alarms in data security posture tools are draining analyst time and masking real exposure as cloud data volumes keep rising.

5 days ago

3forge launches Enterprise platform for finance AI
Data Analytics

3forge launches Enterprise platform for finance AI

Banks and funds can now build AI-enabled workflows on one governed system, as 3forge aims to reduce integration work and oversight risks.

6 days ago

AI models breach live systems in cybersecurity tests
Managed Services

AI models breach live systems in cybersecurity tests

Security teams face faster, stealthier intrusions after AI agents managed to breach live systems in controlled tests by Anthropic and OpenAI.

6 days ago

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