The RegTech Report

Hosts Karl and Stefan discuss Digital Legacies. Strategies, facts and everything you need to know about this topic. In this episode's Cyber Basics segment, we continue the legacy-focus conversation diving into: Email Legacies and Security. People assume emails are secure, is that really true? What's more secure: WhatsApp or Email? Then, as the year comes to an end and holiday shopping begins, we give you Top 3: Great Gift Ideas for Tech Enthusiasts. 

In this episode, hosts Karl Viertel & Stefan Sulistyo do an unfold of the RegTech Industry. How has it changed in the past years? Where were we vs where do we currently stand? Later, WTFacebook. All you need to know about the recent Facebook (or shall we say Meta) dilemma. To close, a new Cyber Basics segment: Mobile Phone Security. Then, Top 3: Productivity Hacks and Updates that can, potentially, make your life easier.

Karl and Stefan break down the topic everyone is talking about: Mitratech's recent acquisition of Alyne, an insider scoop right from the source. In this episode's Cyber Basics segment, Karl & Stefan discuss: Passwords. All you wanted to know about the topic and maybe a little more. Then, we switch our usual Top 3 section for: Love, Hate & Avoid about Octoberfest.

DNA Ancestry Pages & Data Privacy. The use of DNA information from ancestry websites that can be used to draw family trees and potentially help solve criminal investigations. One person's DNA could be enough to identify hundreds or even thousands of their genetic relatives - none of whom have consented to law enforcement checks. In effect, one person can sign up their entire extended family. Then, we introduce a new segment: Cyber Basics. In this episode's Cyber Basics segment, Karl & Stefan discuss: Cryptography and Ransomware Attacks. Plus, Top 3: Worst Stock Images.

Karl and Stefan discuss ESG Frameworks.  ESG topics in regard to placing it into a risk reporting framework, is reasonably new, which is evident in many of the currently available frameworks – perhaps more accurately, 'structures and thoughts'.  So, how do you go from assessing the Megatrends, to creating a specific methodology to report on ESG risk?

In the second segment, Karl is joined by Claudia Howe, Alyne's Regional Head of Sales, to talk about the Finanzmarktintegritätsstärkungsgesetz (FISG). (Yes, this is a real word). FISG is a new German regulation that further amplifies that requirement for a well functioning ICS and risk management function. This activity however, is not just limited to Germany, but will take place in the UK too, with the upcoming UK SOX.

Then, our Top 3 reasons you might cancel (last minute) your flight to space with Richard Branson.

What role do Continuous Controls play in an organisation? From preventing or mitigating potential losses to helping maintain powerful regulatory activity; all while saving money by reducing compliance costs, manual monitoring costs and costs incurred due to losses. Also in this episode, the Eastern Seaboard Fuel Crisis and the impact of cybersecurity in it. Later in our news segment, our hosts discuss Apple's accusations of using forced labor, WhatsApp's new end user agreement and N26 under the scrutiny of the German regulator BaFin. To close our episode, Karl & Stefan's Top 3: Things You Do When You Get Vaccinated.

How can organisations avoid exposure to risks directly connected to their supply chains? Lessons learned in Supply Chain Management from the crisis generated by the blockage of the Suez Canal. Also in this episode, Vaccine Passports and the potential issues they bring with them. Concerns are rapidly rising in relation to privacy issues, equality and practicality. To close our efficiency-focused episode, Karl & Stefan's Top 3: Archaic Business Requests.

ESG topics and global Mega Trends are gaining fast momentum  - with regulation increasing and likes of reporting being made mandatory in some sectors. Karl and Stefan discuss ESG Risk Management as a hot topic to watch. 

In the second segment, they discuss an older topic of Data Residency which seems to be gaining steam again. What is the legal view? Why is there avoidance of the public cloud and preference for own tenancy? Are we in a bubble, or is this a trend?

Then, Karl and Stefan's Top 3 'Corporate email fails'. 

Karl and Stefan talk about access to the internet and how it influences various democratic processes.  In the second segment, Karl talks to Frederick Geyer, Alyne's specialist for Control Frameworks based out of the US, to discuss Financial Controls and modern assurance mechanisms. What approaches should be taken in the design and testing of internal Controls? How do you go about achieving financial integrity and resilience? How is technology facilitating this process?

Then, Top 3: YouTube categories on Karl and Stefan's playlist.  

In this episode, Karl and Stefan discuss recent data privacy issues related to popular messaging apps. In segment two, they dive into the key role of RegTech in the healthcare industry, in light of the current situation.

Then: Top 3 lighthearted reasons for (and against) taking the  COVID-19 vaccine. 

In the first segment, Stefan talks to Erkan Wisler from RegTech Impact on the past, present and future of RegTech. Where are we in the hype cycle? What does RegTech 3.0 look like?Secondly, Stefan and Karl discuss their predictions of the big themes for 2021 in business, technology and regulation.

To close off the year, they end with their top 3 thoughts on how the year 2020 might end. 

In the first segment, Karl and Stefan discuss E-Government, the flaws in many government identity schemes and the impact it has on the likes of voting and elections – in contrast with a country that gets Digital Identity Systems right.

In the second segment, Karl talks to Shawn Livermore, author of Amazon best-selling book, Average Joe: Be the Silicon Valley Tech Genius. The book teaches anyone how to think, speak, and create like some of the brightest tech founders in the world. The episode discussion is centred around innovation and creativity in tech. 

Then, our top 3:  Binge-worthy shows to stream right now. 

Stefan Sulistyo is joined by Krista Arndt, Deputy CISO of Customers Bank, to discuss the life of a CISO, the parallels of risk management and race car driving, and Vendor Threat Intelligence. 

Then, Stefan is joined by Felix Schock, Head of Customer Success at Alyne to talk about how Insuretech's, FinTech's and other startups in the financial services industry are faring though the crisis.

Top 3: Alman Behaviours
 (Alman = Typically German, in Turkish)

What is required for the German auditing standard, IDW PS 340 n.F.? Karl Viertel and Claudia Howe (Sales Director at Alyne) talk to Jochen Friedemann (Head of Operational Risk at HDI) on operational risk and preparing for audit against such standards. Listen in as they discuss aspects such as risk models, risk assessment (qualitative and quantitative), documentation, communication and tips like talking to the auditor in his/her own language.

This week's Top 3: How to recognise a Big 4 consultant

In the first segment, Karl talks to Ben Richmond, CEO and Founder at Cube on change management and implementation in the context of RegTech. In the second segment, Karl and Stefan cover contact tracing apps, arguably the greatest change management undertaking of current times – preventing the spread of the Coronavirus through technology acceptance and transparency.  

Then, in celebration of the move to our new Alyne Munich office, we've decided to do the Top 3 cliché startup office objects.

This episode, we talk to Charles Delingpole – Founder and CEO of ComplyAdvantage – on sustainability, ethical governance and how at the core, RegTech's purpose is centred around supporting a better future for all.

Then in the second segment, Karl and Stefan dive into a current snapshot of the cyber attacks recently experienced at Alyne. 

Then, a summer edition discussing Top 3 cool down tips.

Karl and Stefan discuss thoughts on the similarities between two major and rapidly unfolding stories of 2020 - the Twitter Hack and Wirecard. Both environments, who are heavily regulated and audited with strong conventional controls, still left a wide open space to defraud shareholders, manipulate employees and expose customers. 

In 2020, moving people into new environments shifted the security baseline, making employees vulnerable with compromised security awareness. 

What does this tell us about the nature of Controls? Can this even be completely prevented going forward? As even in the strongest castle, you can still find some way to get through the walls. 

Top 3: Things that went away with COVID and are likely not coming back any time soon.

Karl Viertel (CEO at Alyne), Shiran Weitzman, (CEO at Shield), Danny Gal (CRO at Clausematch) and Koen Vanderhoydonk (CEO at Blanco) talk about their checklist for "New Compliance Normal" with Bayley Benton. 

In recent months, the operations of the financial services have been taken by surprise. During this period, financial services have been embracing innovative technologies in order to continue servicing their clients. This transition has raised many concerns revolving around compliance in the "new" work environment. We are in the midst of a true compliance evolution and a new compliance checklist is required for financial services to remain relevant and compliant.

Check out compliancevolution.com to see more from the companies. 

Recent events have revolutionised the trajectory of business operation and opened the doors for organisations to function collectively, yet in a decentralised manner. This downtime does not signify a pause in compliance and regulation, but rather a time for organisations to review their operational efficiencies as we undergo a true compliance revolution. In our 7 point strategy, Karl and Stefan provide projections for the future of business and compliance. 

In the second segment, the pair discuss Contact Tracing Apps and the privacy, compliance and controls surrounding it. How do you distinguish between tracking and tracing? How do you prevent the misuse of a structure such as this, that is already in place?

Top 3: Small things you realised you missed, now that things are getting back to 'normal'.

Karl and Stefan discuss cyber attacks and phishing attempts - why perimeter security is essential, but awareness is paramount. Then, Enterprise controls and frameworks, and last cloud computing and sustainability – reducing your digital and organisational carbon footprint. 

Then, our special Top 3: Disappointments of the apocalypse #nerdedition