Financial Services Risk

Our research helps financial institutions and technology providers navigate the new technologies, solutions, and sourcing models that are transforming all areas of Risk, from financial and operational risk to financial crime and cyber security, as well as sector-specific risks such as market abuse and insurance fraud.

We examine technology strategies for optimizing Risk across all sectors of the financial services industry. Our in-depth analyses of next-generation technologies and the competitive vendor landscape across Risk provide practical support for your technology and go-to-market strategies.


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Our focus areas include the regtech solutions and services that are transforming Risk operations; financial crime use cases for AI, RPA, NPL, and alternative data; and benchmarking risk and compliance technology investment.

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Risk Management: Technology Trends Previsory 2025

Harnessing Gen AI and Machine Learning to Transform Risk & Compliance
November 7 at 10am EST/4pm CET

2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for risk and compliance with the global surge in fraud, intensifying regulations across risk and compliance, and the continuing evolution of data sharing. How can risk professionals leverage transformer-based technologies – including LLMs – machine learning and other next-gen technologies to effectively manage these challenges?

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Surveillance and MAR Compliance

A snap guide

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AI vs. Dirty Money

State of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Crime Compliance

Research Agenda

Risk & Compliance Research Outlook

See what we have in store for 2024

On-Demand Webinar

Dimensions: Risk IT Pressures & Priorities 2024

Advancements in Risk management technology, particularly in AI, automation, and cloud computing have the potential to transform Risk operations. Celent surveyed 200+ Risk executives globally to understand how technology strategies and budgets are evolving. Which Risk functions are prioritizing digital tools like AI, Generative AI and process automation? Join us as we examine how Risk priorities vary globally across regions and financial sectors.


Reports

Celent examines the Generative AI solutions and capabilities of AWS, Google, IBM, and Microsoft.

Reports

Best Practices for Scaling GenAI in Insurance

Reports

Key capabilities and functionality to meet current threats


Banking Risk

Celent offers tailored research for risk management and technology leaders at retail and corporate banks. Our insights focus on governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and integrated risk; credit risk; and financial crime including anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and fraud.


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We offer expert guidance on risk management and compliance technology strategies for financial institutions and solution providers.

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Our Experts

Meet our Financial Services Risk Experts.

Ian Watson heads Celent’s global Risk practice and is based in Boston. Ian joined Celent after 20 years in the Technology Industry and consultin…

Cubillas Ding is a Research Director with Celent's Capital Markets division, based in the firm’s London office. His expertise lies in global fin…

With a multi-disciplinary background in economics, finance, technology and marketing, Craig leverages his retail lending and banking industry ex…

Neil is a Director in Celent's global Risk practice. His current areas of focus include regtech, anti-money laundering and know-your-customer co…

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