Conducting an Environmental Audit

The Future of KYC and KYB: Efficiency Meets Accuracy

The landscape of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) processes is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and the increasing demand for more efficient and accurate compliance solutions. As we move into the future, several key trends have emerged, indicating a significant shift towards digital compliance and the integration of innovative technologies. Drawing insights from leading experts in the field, this post explores the future of KYC and KYB, emphasising the trends that are set to redefine these crucial processes. The Rise of Digital Identity Verification In an expert roundtable hosted by Sumsub in 2024, top KYC trends were discussed, highlighting the pivotal role of digital identity verification technologies. As traditional manual verification methods become increasingly untenable due to their time-consuming nature and potential for human error, digital solutions offer a more efficient alternative. These technologies leverage advanced algorithms...

Forging Future Forces: The Imperative for the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP)

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and shifting geopolitical landscapes, the nature of warfare has evolved dramatically. Traditional battlefields have expanded into cyber realms and urban environments, while threats have diversified from state actors to non-state entities wielding sophisticated digital arsenals. Against this backdrop, the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and its partners, has been working for decades lay the foundations, with programs such as Output 3f Training for Combat Readiness, Common Simulator Service ( CSS ), Future Family of Collective Training Capabilities ( FFCTC) (damn! that’s an old one) which turned into DOT C before becoming NET-C and not for getting the ever-present FCAST! (have they actual finished that yet!) as response to prepare its armed forces for the complexities of modern and future combat: the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) the next in a protracted line of acronyms. CTTP has the potential...

Briefing Note: Competition & Markets Authority Investigation into Google’s General Search and Search Advertising Services

Date: 16 January 2025 Subject: Investigation into Google’s compliance under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 Purpose: This briefing addresses the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA’s) investigation into Google’s general search and search advertising services. The investigation evaluates Google's compliance under the digital markets competition regime and assesses whether Google should be designated as having Strategic Market Status (SMS). If designated, specific Conduct Requirements and Pro-Competition Interventions could be imposed to enhance competition, innovation and consumer protection. Key Context Market Dominance: Google accounts for over 90% of the UK general search market, generating high revenues from search advertising. Its market share and control over key access points create significant barriers for competitors. Economic Impact: UK advertising spend on search has doubled between 2019 and 2023 to £15 billion, with Google dominating the ...

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