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Zoë Parsons

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How Compliance Software Can Alleviate Regulatory Burden

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, regulatory compliance has become a significant challenge for financial institutions and other regulated industries. The ever-changing and complex regulatory requirements place a heavy burden on organisations, leading to increased costs, resource allocation, and operational inefficiencies. However, a silver lining appears through the rise of compliance software, which serves as an innovative solution to manage the abundance of regulatory requirements.

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Building a Faster, Smarter, Safer Market: Research Report 2024

This research report delves into the challenges posed by the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, which have resulted in decreased process efficiency and compliance impacts. Despite the proliferation of technology, the market remains hesitant to fully embrace regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions. However, businesses that have adopted RegTech have experienced significant benefits in streamlining their compliance operations. How can the market overcome the barriers and leverage technology to thrive in the face of regulatory pressures?

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Is Your Counterparty Risk Management Keeping Pace with Industry Demands?

The insurance sector is facing relentless regulatory change, meaning effective counterparty risk management has never been more critical. Recent research reveals that 74% of industry leaders have experienced a notable increase in regulatory demands over the past year. From MGAs to insurers and brokers, the pressure to demonstrate robust governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices is intensifying. Key areas of focus include fair value, consumer duty, anti-money laundering (AML), and the increasingly vital consideration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors...

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Exploring the Future of RegTech

Regulatory technology (RegTech) is shaping the future of compliance in insurance, with recent discussions highlighting the increasing likelihood of more robust tech processes becoming a regulatory requirement. During a recent REG and Insurance Post webinar, industry experts emphasised the need for advanced digital solutions to keep pace with evolving regulations. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, RegTech is proving itself not just useful, but essential for insurance companies navigating complex compliance challenges. These advanced tools streamline processes and enhance precision, making them strategic assets for the future to drive long-term resilience, efficiency, and regulatory confidence...

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REG Reviews – March 2025

Last month, brokers were seen to be consolidating agencies to prioritise key insurer relationships, the FCA intensified its crackdown on misleading financial ads, fraudulent claims sky-rocketed and industry professionals pushed for enhanced AI training to bridge the gap within insurance.

Read these articles and many more as we bring you all the important news and views in the insurance and financial services world…

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6 Crucial Characteristics that Make a Good Compliance Person

With 74% of insurance and financial services professionals reporting that the regulatory burden has increased dramatically over the last couple of years, non-compliance and relying solely on legacy processes is no longer feasible in the long term. Now more than ever, the role of compliance leaders and the influence they have in the market is crucial and can make or a break an entire firm.

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REG Reviews – February 2025

Last month, the FCA updated its guidance on 'polluter pays' and redress liabilities, the regulator also announced strategies around 'unnecessary regulation,' insurance fragility in the US was revealed in the wake of LA fires, a shift to AI hiring was noted among UK firms, and REG Technologies partnered with Insurance Post to discuss the regulatory challenges facing MGAs and insurers and the role of technology in easing the burden.

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Insurance Post Webinar: Easing the Regulatory Burden to Allow Insurers And MGAs to Prosper

As the regulatory landscape continues to tighten its grip on the insurance industry, on 30th January 2025, industry leaders gathered for a live webinar hosted by Insurance Post in association with REG Technologies to tackle how insurers and MGAs can navigate these challenges while remaining competitive.

The panel featured leading industry voices, including Zoë Parsons and Victoria Slade, Marketing Manager and Head of Sales from REG Technologies; alongside Steven Folkard, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Jensten Group and Richard Turnball, Managing Director at Collegiate Underwriting, who explored the increasing burden of compliance and the potential of technology to transform the way firms operate.

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9 Must-Know Tips for Choosing the Right RegTech Solution in 2025

9 Must-Know Tips for Choosing the Right RegTech Solution

Choosing a RegTech provider can be a hindering task as it’s often a process that demands careful research, consideration of business needs, software fit and ease of use. The key is to find a RegTech solution that is capable of addressing a financial service’s firm’s key compliance and regulatory issues all while delivering superior value and enhancing business opportunities.

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REG Reviews – January 2025

Last month, the BoE planned for tougher liquidity rules, insurers and brokers joined forces to prioritise better consumer outcomes, reforms to pension support were explored to close advice gap, smaller firms were urged to focus on their ESG impact and legacy systems still prove a challenge for many insurers...

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A Guide to KYB and KYC Checklist: What You Need to Know

A Guide to KYB/KYC Checklist: What You Need to Know

In the insurance market, firms are legally compelled to conduct KYB and KYC checks to mitigate risks of financial fraud and money laundering and ensure compliance with national and international regulations. Without proper systems in place, carrying out these necessary checks can be difficult, ultimately compromising business opportunities.

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REG Reviews December 2024

REG Reviews – December 2024

Last month, the FCA reviewed life insurers' bereavement claims processes, brokers were advised to revisit policies ahead of Employment Rights Bill enforcement, ISO introduced new global ESG guidelines to accelerate adoption of sustainable business practices and O2's AI "granny" rollout is shaking up scamming attempts...

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