Insights

Once believed to be far in the future, recent advances in hardware will eventually lead to quantum computing being more universally accessible and scalable. It will create enormous business value but at what cost? This article looks at how organizations can begin to asses their risk exposure and strengthen their resilience against quantum threats.

Written by: Donna Bales, Founder, Canadian RegTech Association

In this article, we examine the link between Integrity and Security and Culture and Behaviour Risks and how organization's might approach demonstrating compliance.
Written by: Donna Bales, Founder, The Canadian Regulatory Technology Association

Summary by: Donna Bales, Founder, Canadian Regulatory Technology Association
On October 13th, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) proposed two new guidelines: An Integrity and Security Guideline and an enhanced E-21 Operational Resilience and Operational Risk Management.  The increased dependency on technology infrastructure has amplified existing risks and introduced new threats to critical operations such as increased security breaches, natural disasters, supply chain shocks, and a pandemic.

Written by Donna Bales in her capacity as strategic advisor for Compliance AI
In the last few years, we have seen the acceleration of RegTech. RegTech being the use of emerging technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance. We have witnessed technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI/ML)

Contribution from Clausematch - Written by: Claudia Coutinho-De Somma.
You’ve heard the expression that the best customers get the best customer experience, right? Well…the saying holds true in the buying experience.
POV: You’ve received a sales email/call that has piqued your interest. You’ve agreed to a meeting, curious to learn more about the offering. Fast forward.

Contribution by Alison Hawkins
In the past 10 years, the rise of social media has caused our society to have the benefits of sharing news immediately along with the risks associated with how quickly that news can spread. Democracies around the world have been warning of the use of social media by “bad actors” to spread misinformation

Written by Allison Hawkins: CRM
It’s often a criticism of individuals on both sides of the argument that ESG reporting is meaningless. Take the Elon Musk/Tesla fiasco that blew up at the end of May, for example. Tesla got tossed out of the S&P 500 ESG index for not having a low carbon strategy while fossil fuel companies

Written by Paul Childerhose, Member of the Board
The month of June saw the Canadian federal government release Bill C-27, that includes several new proposed Acts, which if enacted into law will dramatically enhance the rights of individuals and the protection of their privacy and protection of their data. In addition, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)

Written by Allison Hawkins: CRM
As we move further into the digital age and more items become IoT, pressure has steadily increased on governments to regulate and limit the collection and use of personal data. The update to PIPEDA that the government maintains will be passed in the current parliamentary session is Canada’s response to the digital age.

Written by Allison Hawkins: CRM
Most of the time ESG reporting is associated with “Climate Change” or “Sustainability” or “Carbon Emissions”, which gives the illusion that ESG is there to address climate change. The reality is that ESG is an organisational approach to managing the risks associated with, not just an excellent or poor environmental record,

This paper shares insights on the current Canadian ESG landscape and the evolution of ESG disclosure. It explores ESG standards and regulatory developments in Canada, the US, and Europe, and the necessity of making collaborative efforts towards developing a common standard in a complex ESG ecosystem. The paper discusses the three main challenges in the implementation of a successful ESG program:

Written by Matt Fowler, Former Board Member of CRTA.
Following our November event where I was privileged to host an engaging panel of experts, representing a variety of industries, the team at Canadian RegTech have continued to partner with our member firm InvestNI (Investment Northern Ireland) as well as the various RegTech companies they represent.