In today’s regulatory landscape, firms face several significant challenges with compliance monitoring, particularly in the context of ever-changing financial services regulation. Read on to see if you agree with our list of “struggles” impeding effective compliance efforts.

  1. Resource Constraints
  • Time Constraints: Time can slip away with so much going on and finding time to correctly manage compliance processes can be complicated, leading to last minute rushes and errors.
  • Financial Resources: Budget constraints can limit the effectiveness of compliance monitoring meaning tasks are expected to be done in a very manual and time consuming way.
 
  1. Data Management Issues
  • Data Quality and Completeness: Effective compliance monitoring relies on accurate and complete data. Poor quality or incomplete data can hinder the ability to detect and manage compliance risks.
  • Access to Information: Compliance officers need access to all relevant databases and records to perform their duties effectively. Limited access can impede the monitoring process.
 
  1. Technological Limitations
  • Automated Systems: Whilst automated systems provide the opportunity for simple and effective compliance management, attention is required to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Integration with Manual Processes: Balancing automated and manual monitoring processes can be difficult. Firms need to ensure that both systems work together effectively.
 
  1. Regulatory Complexities
  • Evolving Regulations: Keeping up with constantly changing regulations and ensuring that compliance monitoring processes are updated accordingly is a significant challenge.
  • Coordination with Other Functions: Effective compliance monitoring requires coordination with other control functions such as risk management and internal audit. Ensuring this coordination while maintaining independence can be challenging.
 
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The challenges of compliance monitoring are varied and intensifying under the pressure of continuously evolving regulations. A critical issue that compounds these challenges is the rising cost of compliance. Firms are increasingly required to allocate substantial resources—both in terms of finance and manpower—to keep up with new and changing regulatory demands. This not only affects their operational efficiency but also impacts their overall competitiveness in the industry.

As such, it is prudent for firms to seek innovative solutions that streamline compliance processes and reduce associated costs. The importance of leveraging technology may be able to enhance accuracy and efficiency in compliance monitoring. Additionally, fostering a culture that prioritizes ongoing compliance education and proactive risk management can also play a crucial role in mitigating the burdens of regulatory compliance. In doing so, firms can better manage the financial impact of these requirements and position themselves for sustained success in a stringent regulatory environment.

ComplyPortal simplifies financial services regulatory compliance management on an easy-to-use cloud-based comprehensive compliance platform. ComplyPortal is able to help with the challenges identified in this article:

Resource Constraints

  • Save time and money by centralising all your compliance, monitoring and reporting data into one resource and improve the efficiency of your compliance team.

 

Data Management Issues

  • Create a robust, detailed central database complete with comprehensive information all in one place. Quick access to company information in one easy access, cloud-based platform.

 

Technological Limitations

  • With the combination of automated reminders and an on-hand support team to ensure all your compliance needs are met. ComplyPortal’s Client Services team can help implement to meet your firm’s unique circumstances.

 

Regulatory Complexities

  • Our expert Consultants constantly update our selection of templates and questionnaires in line with changing regulations made available to all users.

 

Find out more about how the ComplyPortal platform can help firms adapt to new regulatory expectations at: https://complyportal.uk/modules/

About ComplyPortal:

First developed in 2011 by compliance professionals for compliance officers, ComplyPortal offers workflow, automation, and several modules to help firms with control and regulatory compliance monitoring. 

ComplyPortal simplifies financial services regulatory compliance management on an easy-to-use cloud-based comprehensive compliance platform. It enables compliance officers, risk officers and senior management to keep track of their firm’s regulatory responsibilities and workflows. Our platform includes the following modules, among others: 

  • Monitoring: a year-round schedule pre-populated with monitoring questionnaires to ease compliance processes.
  • Approvals: authorise request and keep track of workflows
  • Registers: lists controlled by the Compliance officer, but easy for staff to view.
  • Risk: map and control risk areas to effectively identify and manage risk for your firm.
  • Training: access our LMS platform for all Compliance and Governance Training

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