The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
A curated UK 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.
UK Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
UK partners gain a three-tier route to Leaseweb services as the cloud provider steps up support for hybrid and AI workloads.
CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer
Bray takes over as CyberSentriq increases AI investment and folds security, backup and recovery tools into one platform for MSPs and SMBs.
Utilize expands SonicWall security deal for 14,000 users
More than 14,000 users will gain wider managed protection as the UK services provider centralises oversight of over 1,200 firewalls.
UK CFOs lag in long-term investment leadership, EY finds
Only 31% of UK finance chiefs are leading long-term investment calls, leaving strategy, AI adoption and investor messaging underpowered.
UK digital transformation projects often run over schedule
More than half of UK organisations say digital transformation projects overrun, as competing priorities and integration hurdles keep delaying delivery.
Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners
Learners across the UK will gain access to AI video creation, as employers look for practical returns from workplace training.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
European fintech is maturing as G+D's Sofiane Chouane charts a future shaped by stricter regulation, AI, and bank-startup partnerships.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Expert Columns
How partners can position the PSTN switch-off as a strategic growth opportunity
Why so many enterprise AI programmes fail before they scale
Navigating data challenges in China's E-commerce market
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
The new UK cyber survey is out, but here's what the numbers aren't telling you
The silent vulnerability of the 'Heart of Europe': Why Belgian SMEs are falling behind in software security
Unlocking intelligence with access control
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard
Data matching explained: The key to clean, connected data
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform
A push for more cloud choice in Britain has gained another backer as customers face lock-in, higher costs and data-location worries.
UK digital transformation spending rises as projects stall
Higher budgets have not sped delivery, with most UK digital transformation programmes running late as implementation issues bite.
eflow launches misconduct readiness check for FCA rules
Firms face a tighter compliance test as the FCA's misconduct rules near, with eflow warning many cannot evidence oversight or escalations.
Lumera warns pension trustees on AI governance controls
Pension schemes face tighter scrutiny as reform-driven data growth makes AI oversight, accountability and human intervention more urgent.
Gravitee launches Gamma as UK AI agents top 713,130
British firms now use 713,130 AI agents, sharpening pressure for tighter oversight as Gravitee rolls out Gamma to govern them.
WealthAi lands Patronus Partners as full deployment client
The full rollout could reduce administration and compliance burdens for Patronus Partners as wealth managers look to join up legacy systems with AI.
Finance teams still rely on manual accounts payable
Delayed approvals and error-prone payments are still hobbling UK finance teams, with only 15% saying accounts payable is fully automated.
Financial leaders fear AI could harm vulnerable customers
Most firms have expanded customer-facing AI even as a survey found 77% fear their strategies could harm vulnerable customers.
How partners can position the PSTN switch-off as a strategic growth opportunity
With two million legacy lines still live, businesses face service disruption unless partners turn the 2027 PSTN deadline into migration gains.
Banks lag on adverse media screening, Ripjar finds
Despite widespread agreement on its importance, most banks still use manual adverse media checks, leaving them exposed to crime and reputation risk.
Equals rebrands after GBP £58 billion payments milestone
Businesses using the platform should see simpler access to accounts, cards and foreign exchange as the group unites under one brand.
Plaud launches Team UK workspace for business notes
Businesses can now centralise meeting notes and action points as Plaud targets wider company subscriptions with its new UK team workspace.
Why so many enterprise AI programmes fail before they scale
Pressure to show returns is exposing weak data, governance and skills, leaving many pilot projects stuck before they reach production.
Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.
CyberHub launches for UK firms as bill tightens rules
UK firms face tighter cyber rules and faster reporting deadlines, as a new package combines protection, compliance and insurance cover.
ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit
The renewal gives customers added assurance on large Azure estates as Microsoft keeps its most selective managed service badge for proven delivery.
Hubtel & Konsileo launch cyber insurance package
UK firms face tighter cyber rules, and a new bundled offer from Hubtel IT and Konsileo aims to cut compliance gaps and claims risk.
Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout
Staff at Bournemouth University will get governed AI tools first, as the institution maps use cases and sets a roadmap for wider adoption.
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
MSPs risk losing deals and margin unless they bundle Teams-aligned calling, as customers demand simpler vendors and tighter integration.
e2e-assure & A&O Corsaire seal UK cyber partnership
UK regulated sectors will get a single evidence trail from testing to live monitoring, reducing audit friction and supply chain risk.
Job Moves
Leaseweb launches UK channel programme & names Goody
Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
ICS.AI appoints Andy Logan as Head of Education Sales
Vertiv appoints Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
