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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.

What to know about Risk & Compliance

Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.

Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.

Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.

For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.

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Recent Risk & Compliance News

Shadow AI upends Australian workplaces as firms catch up
Digital Transformation

Shadow AI upends Australian workplaces as firms catch up

Australian firms are racing to curb shadow AI use after staff began sharing confidential data with unsanctioned tools.

6 days ago

Geotab wins TCA approval for GO9B telematics device
Integration

Geotab wins TCA approval for GO9B telematics device

Heavy vehicle operators can now keep existing hardware or adopt a second approved device as Geotab expands its Australian compliance options.

Last week

Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks
Small Business

Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks

Poorly checked AI use could leave SMEs exposed to lending errors, fines and loan cancellations, Banjo Loans has warned.

Last week

QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod
Productivity

QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod

The recognition highlights growing insurer demand for tools that curb building repair claim inflation, with users reporting 10% to 12% savings.

Last week

Anna Green named Chief Executive of Australian AFCX
Scams

Anna Green named Chief Executive of Australian AFCX

As Australia braces for tougher scam rules, the exchange is expanding its intelligence-sharing role and separating management from oversight.

Last week

AI is coming for the month-end close - what CFOs should automate first
Chief Financial Officer

AI is coming for the month-end close - what CFOs should automate first

Finance teams could cut days from month-end reporting by automating repetitive reconciliations first, while leaving judgment calls to people.

Last week

HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service
Workforce Technology

HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service

The overhaul is meant to help the workforce group tackle skills shortages, tighter regulation and rising AI use in Australia.

Last week

URSYS launches secure Layer 2 Starlink for remote sites
Disaster Recovery

URSYS launches secure Layer 2 Starlink for remote sites

Remote Australian operators can now keep Starlink traffic off the public internet, easing security concerns for critical systems and SCADA links.

Last week

Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies
Managed Services

Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies

Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.

Last week

ATO tax debts lift insolvency risk for Australian firms
Taxation

ATO tax debts lift insolvency risk for Australian firms

More than 35,000 Australian businesses now face heightened failure risk as ATO debts above AUD $100,000 coincide with rising defaults.

Last week

Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG
Digital Transformation

Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG

Recognition in two Microsoft services quadrants puts the Sydney specialist alongside bigger rivals as AI projects hinge on cleaner data and governance.

Last week

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists
Outsourcing

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists

Banks and insurers are scrambling for scarce regulatory experts as deadlines bite, even after cutting about 8,000 permanent roles this year.

Last week

Ledger launches agent stack for AI payment approvals
Distributed Ledger

Ledger launches agent stack for AI payment approvals

AI agents can now draft payments and wallet actions while final approval stays on a Ledger device, limiting theft if software is compromised.

Last month

How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue
Robotics

How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue

Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.

Last month

Bulla Dairy Foods adopts Luminance AI for contracts
Productivity

Bulla Dairy Foods adopts Luminance AI for contracts

Manual review time has fallen sharply at the Australian dairy producer, which is using AI to speed negotiations and track obligations.

Last month

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards
Productivity

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards

The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.

Last month

Konica Minolta Australia named cloud print leader again
Small Business

Konica Minolta Australia named cloud print leader again

Cloud print is becoming a mainstream priority as most organisations balance rising costs, hybrid-work security risks and data-governance concerns.

Last month

Pinch Payments opens national hackathon with AUD $50K
Financial Systems

Pinch Payments opens national hackathon with AUD $50K

Developers can win AUD $50,000 by building payment tools on the firm's API, with finalists pitching to fintech investors after a week-long sprint.

Last month

Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI
Productivity

Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI

New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.

Last month

The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking
Storage

The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking

Banks risk repeating DevOps sprawl as DIY agentic AI pushes build costs above USD $1.4 million and delays production by up to 18 months.

Last month

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