Risk and regulation continue to be key drivers of the strategic agenda. More than a decade on from the global financial crisis, there has not been the anticipated decrease in regulatory challenges for financial services providers.

Regulators continue to expect an overall strengthening of core risk management governance, controls, practices, and reporting, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity, third-party risk management, and conduct and culture. Continued adoption of automation and innovative technology will help drive sustainable and effective change across these regulatory challenges.

A global perspective

The EMA Centre is part of a global network of KPMG Insight Centres providing:

• insights into the regulatory agenda and issues, market developments, and the challenges to strategy, business model and operating procedures
• access to a global team which understands regulation, supervision and the implications for management, the board and customers
• experienced advisers who deliver pragmatic solutions to complex regulatory issues
• regular updates on key developments.

Responding to COVID 19

In light of the unprecedented economic and operational challenges due to the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis, regulators have responded rapidly by issuing new regulatory and supervisory guidance including highlighting potential delays to existing regulatory timelines. The regulatory insight centre is tracking these and will put out publications on the latest guidance and its impact for firms.