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Stay focused, build moats: the real implications of the software stock selloff
The outlook appears gloomy for software markets, as stocks take a hit amid fears of an AI-led ‘do it yourself’ revolution. But as Chartis’ Chief Researcher Sid Dash highlights, the reality is more complex and nuanced. While some vendors will be hit,…
Trading places: ‘AI in the loop’ takes center stage in cyber defense strategies
NIST's draft Cyber AI Profile pushes Chief Information Security Officers to treat AI risk and AI cyber defense as first‑level design considerations rather than generic ‘emerging tech’ add‑ons. Chartis believes that CISOs should embrace this shift, and in…
Dear CEOs: To comply with the rules, invest in robust, integrated RiskTech/RegTech platforms
In its 2026 ‘Dear CEO’ letter, the PRA emphasizes the growing importance of data-centric RiskTech and RegTech platforms, reflecting a wider shift from rule-based compliance to outcome-focused supervision. To demonstrate effective regulatory compliance,…
Insights from the AI Risk Summit 2025
Chartis Research Director Michael Versace offers some highlights and takeaways from the Validmind and Experian AI Risk Summit 2025.
Palo Alto Networks/CyberArk Acquisition: Identity Has Always Been the Endpoint
Palo Alto Networks (PAN) recently announced plans to acquire CyberArk, giving a primary provider of endpoint and network security a significant position in identity and privileged access management services. Michael Versace examine the implications of…
The Challenges of Onboarding for Alternative Assets
A collaborative paper by Chartis Research and FIS.
GRC World Forum 2025: Highlights
The GRC World Forum's #Risk conference in early July provided an opportunity to validate and socialize what Chartis is writing about the future of GRC and related innovations. This article summarizes some of the market drivers that resonated with…
Risk.Live Europe 2025: 3LoD Culture Clash
In yet another outstanding event in London, Risk.Live gathered hundreds of risk practitioners from buy-side and banking firms, regulatory bodies and innovators, all united by a shared goal: to transform the way we think about risk.
Risk.Live Boston 2025: Stronger, More Agile Governance
Risk.Live Boston drew an accomplished group of risk practitioners, regulators and economists to talk about the world’s evolving risk landscape. Chartis Research Director Michael Versace gives a taster of what was discussed.
QuantitativeAnalytics50 2025 published
Chartis Research is happy to announce the inaugural QuantitativeAnalytics50 2025 ranking and report. This new report, a reimagining of and natural extension to our STORM research, examines how the computational cores of risk management, portfolio…
Apax’s Finastra Deal Highlights Value of Trusted Assets in a Time of Flux
Apax’s well-timed acquisition of Finastra’s treasury and capital markets division raises questions about established conglomerates’ strategy and technology. But it also highlights the value of consolidation in a time of market uncertainty.
Complacent RiskTech vendors are sleepwalking into a new, deregulated reality
Tectonic regulatory and legislative upheaval promises to transform financial institutions’ RiskTech spending. As compliance-based revenue streams slow due to deregulation, solution vendors will need to adopt more business risk-focused strategies for…