Leveraged finance boom draws scrutiny from regulators The leveraged finance market has seen explosive growth in recent years, benefiting from high interest rates and strong risk appetites, reflected in tight credit spreads. But with the size of this market now estimated by some at around USD 2 trillion globally, the boom is prompting heightened
How Generative AI is changing L&D The rapid and seemingly unstoppable progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rarely been out of the news, with the rise of generative AI chat bots such as ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini (formerly Bard) set to change fundamentally how businesses and their consumers interact with
What is Pharmacovigilance? Pharmacovigilance describes the various activities involved in the management and analysis of public health risks to ensure the rational use of medicines. It involves the risk identification, quantification, and assessment associated with the use of medicines to avoid and minimize harm to patients. Drugs that have made
Strategic approaches to fostering a culture of compliance In a world where regulations are increasingly stringent, and ethical expectations from stakeholders are high, fostering a culture of compliance within an organization is imperative. For managers, this means navigating a complex landscape of legal requirements, ethical dilemmas, and organizational dynamics. This article examines the importance
How to navigate GDPR compliance challenges Data protection is no longer a minor concern for businesses; it has emerged as a significant tenet of the digital economy. With the European Union's introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations around the globe have been compelled to reassess and enhance their data governance and
Money laundering explained International crime has grown exponentially over the years and continues to be a primary focus of the international community. One of the greatest challenges facing criminals is concealing the sources of their ill-gotten gains. Criminals must conceal the origins of their funds because legislation exists worldwide to allow law enforcement agencies
Corruption explained: Different forms and effects Transparency International, a global movement working in more than 100 countries for greater integrity in public life, defines corruption as ''the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.'' When individuals and organizations promote interests other than the ones they are entrusted to serve, the result is corruption. It
Navigating global compliance: Key trends and challenges The ever-evolving landscape of global compliance is characterized by a growing number of legal requirements, ethical standards, and international norms. In today's interconnected world, businesses and organizations are expected not only to comply with the laws of their home countries, but also to adhere to a myriad
What is AI's role in shaping financial markets? The below content is taken from the Intuition webinar ‘Balancing Act: AI's Role in Shaping Financial Markets’ where learning solutions specialist Alastair Tyler, financial markets expert Peter Leahy, and AI thought leader Maury Shenk discussed the evolving world of AI in finance. The full transcript can
Endgame for US Basel III negotiations The shockwaves from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) are still apparent, at least in the sphere of regulation, with the US banking industry currently engaged in an unprecedented lobbying campaign against proposed new rules to Basel III – Basel IV or the so-called “Basel Endgame”. In
