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Compliance hiring trends in UK financial services for 2026 

  • Posted March 25, 2026
Regulatory compliance hiring across the UK financial services sector has entered a new period of recalibration, shaped by macroeconomic pressure, shifting regulatory priorities, and evolving operational demands. Within Insurance, particularly the London Market, firms are increasingly balancing the benefits of permanent compliance hires against the agility of fixed-term and day rate contracting models.  For many financial services hiring managers, the question of contract […]
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How AI and compliance technology are reshaping private equity compliance teams

  • Posted March 24, 2026
Private equity firms across the UK and the EU are operating in an environment defined by increasing regulatory scrutiny, rising operational complexity and rapid advances in artificial intelligence and compliance technology. As organisations rethink how they recruit compliance teams, the function is moving beyond a reactive, documentation‑driven role to become a more strategic, data‑led contributor to decision‑making.  For C-suite leaders and HR teams within […]
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Navigating the post-Mazur, FCA-led regulatory reset in UK legal services 

  • Posted January 7, 2026
The UK legal sector is facing a wave of regulatory changes, driven by the recent Mazur judgment, the shift of AML supervision from the SRA to the FCA, and stricter anti-money laundering rules under Regulations 28 and 30A. At the same time, AI-driven complaints and Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) volatility are straining operational resilience.  Together, these developments are forcing law firms across England and […]
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Redefining internal audit: the strategic move from outsourced to co-sourced models

  • Posted November 26, 2025
As an internal audit recruitment specialist, I’ve seen the sector go through a significant transformation over the past decade. Once seen primarily as a compliance exercise, it now plays a central role in helping organisations strengthen governance, enhance internal controls and improve risk management across the business. Yet many organisations still rely on an outsourced […]
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Why data protection needs to be more commercial

  • Posted November 25, 2025
Privacy and data protection teams are under pressure. Budgets are tight, AI is expanding the risk surface and boards want more than regulatory assurance. This shift is changing how organisations think about capability building and data protection recruitment, with greater emphasis on commercial impact and operational influence.  The answer is not stricter or more reactive compliance. […]
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How to prepare your insurance compliance team for regulatory change

  • Posted November 13, 2025
For senior compliance leaders in the insurance industry, regulatory change is a constant. Whether it’s consumer duty, operational resilience or new standards around non-financial misconduct, the challenge is no longer understanding what’s changing – it’s about how effectively your compliance team responds.  Across the financial services sector, insurers are under pressure to strengthen regulatory compliance functions […]
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Elevating data protection in the AI governance age

  • Posted November 12, 2025
At our recent roundtable led by João Barreiro, Chief Privacy and Data Ethics Officer at BeOne Medicines and Monica Mahay, Chief Compliance Officer (VP) at SkyShowtime, we explored how data protection and privacy leaders can reposition data protection as a driver of trust, innovation and business value – especially as AI accelerates data use and regulatory […]

From crisis management to prevention – The role of Governance, Risk and Compliance professionals

  • Posted April 8, 2025
The role of Governance, Risk and Compliance professionals has changed drastically, especially in the Middle East. GRC used to be about reacting to problems, handling crises, responding to new regulations, and making sure compliance issues were addressed after the fact. But today, the focus is on prevention! What I have observed is that as the […]

Singapore risk management – 2024 year end market update

  • Posted November 21, 2024
The risk management industry in Singapore is witnessing notable changes and shifts both in recruitment and salary trends. As we slowly close off 2024 and reflect on a year of economic challenges and opportunities, the corporate governance recruitment landscape in Singapore remains dynamic as organizations navigate regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and sustainability imperatives. While the […]

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