In the news
- Complinet launches global Online Networking Community for compliance professionals
- This article in Wall Street and Technology announces the launch of the world’s first free global online compliance networking community - MyComplinet. With more than 18,000 members already, and an expected community of more than 100,000 in 3 years, MyComplinet has become a key point of information exchange for many in the industry. The article explains the benefits of this type of service in a principles-based regulatory environment, and the collective value of a community to share experience, best practice and information about regulations and compliance.
- Written by Melanie Rodier.
- Published in Wall Street & Technology on 2 November 2007.
- Keeping pace with compliance
- Compliance is marked by ever-increasing complexity and an abundance of information. In this article by KMWorld, Paul Johns, Complinet's chief marketing officer, discusses how software solutions are helping to ease the burden by automating and connecting the processes that are required for compliance.
- Published in KMWorld on August 31, 2007.
- Facebook fodder
- Millions of bank customers are revealing all on Facebook, but are they putting themselves and their banks at risk, or does the new mania for online public living present useful information-gathering opportunities for banking institutions? By Paul Johns, chief marketing officer, Complinet.
- Published in Finextra.com on August 22, 2007.
- Newly Formed SRO Points Toward Principles
- The newly formed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has signaled a shift to a more principles-based approach to regulation. This article outlines the background to the formation of FINRA. It also discusses the likelihood that the self regulatory organization's new rules will place the onus on regulated firms to decide how to reach desired outcomes, rather than depend on check-list procedures for compliance. Paul Johns, Complinet's chief marketing officer, and Nicole Lefort, head of compliance services at Complinet, comment on the impact this shift towards a more principles-based regime will have on the compliance professional in a market that has traditionally been defined by a more prescriptive approach.
- Published in Securities Industry News on August 6, 2007.
- Think you’re compliant? Think again
- Peter Williams, senior analyst at Bloor Research, highlights the challenges associated with keeping policies up-to-date in today’s heavily regulated marketplace. The article identifies solutions to the challenges posed, and Chris Pilling, Complinet’s CEO, comments on Complinet’s contributions to the optimizing of the compliance process.
- Published in IT Director June 28, 2007.
- Finance firms fear Mifid as implementation date looms
- This article highlights industry concerns regarding MiFID implementation identified in a recent Complinet survey. Greg Kilminster, group managing director at Complinet, comments on some of the industry’s key concerns, including what best execution means in practice.
- Published in Computer World UK on June 26, 2007.
- Companies Shaping the Future of Finance
- Complinet is named in Financial News’ second annual list of 21 technology companies for the 21st Century – which identifies innovative businesses with the potential to shape the industry landscape in the new millennium.
Companies are selected for their innovative technology, a clear vision of how they might improve the markets in which they operate and a track record of success. - Published in Financial News June 25, 2007.
- More than 100,000 Sign Up for Compliance Help from Complinet
- Forbes.com reports on Complinet’s continued growth as more and more compliance professionals turn the company’s unique approach to connectivity to drive compliance intelligence and operations in the financial services sector.
- Published in Forbes.com on June 11, 2007.
