About Candidates Clients Case studies Insights Vacancies Contact us Login Register Insights Search Insights Search for: Categories View All Blogs Industry Leader Interview Momenta News Thought Leadership Webinars White Paper AML regulated? Here’s how the new Economic Crime Levy will impact your business The Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy has been developed in the hope of creating a long-term Sustainable Resourcing Model... Read more › More time to transition: Synthetic LIBOR to help RFR adoption The FCA recently confirmed rules for legacy use of synthetic LIBOR rates which can be used for a limited... Read more › Momenta appoints head of operations for its US business Momenta Group, the UK-headquartered global contingent resource firm, that specialises in remediation programmes for financial services and legal sectors,... Read more › New Treasury sanction guidelines set for virtual currency companies in the US Ransomware and financial criminals utilising cryptocurrencies for the purposes of conducting illegal transactions have become key issues of focus... Read more › Contingent workforce continues to plug vital gaps in the fight against financial crime Following on from the recently issued ‘Dear CEO letters’, regulators have warned that financial crime control gaps need to... Read more › Is your firm prepared for a post-BREXIT tightening of AML regulations? The signs are becoming ever clearer that UK firms should be preparing to beef up their AML systems and... Read more › Getting governance right: Why customer digital adoption will still rely on a people solution With the aftershocks and wider impact of the pandemic on businesses still very much in the formative stages of... Read more › Buy now, fine later- Understanding upcoming regulations for the BNPL market It seems that everywhere you turn a BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) service is being offered to you as... Read more › Arts & AML: Why people should be at the forefront for all market participants regulatory planning In an international effort to fight terrorist financing, UK art dealers are now responsible for the appropriate checks on... Read more › Dear CEO, it’s time to improve your financial crime controls. Now. The FCA and PRA recently sent out their ‘Dear CEO’ letters in September, asking those in trade finance to... Read more › SOFR Update: Notable moves away from LIBOR in US leveraged loan market The last month has seen some significant movement in US markets as momentum builds towards LIBOR’s impending demise. So... Read more › Regulatory trends keeping U.S compliance teams up at night AML efforts in the US have been a key governmental priority throughout the implementation of AMLA 2020 and the... Read more › How will the new EU legislation impact UK financial services? The signs are becoming ever clearer that UK firms should be preparing to beef up their AML systems and... Read more › Will Perpetual KYC solve your review process? Many banks have a backlog of remediation and client files to refresh on top of a timetable of periodic... Read more › Unlocking your career in the compliance industry It is estimated that more than half of UK firms have been impacted by some form of financial crime... Read more › Momenta finalists in three categories in the 2021 TIARA Awards for UK’s most resilient recruiters In the face of an exceptionally challenging year, Momenta are finalists in the Tiara Recruitment Awards by TALiNT Partners in... Read more › As UK businesses face-up to mammoth post-COVID collections efforts, how prepared are you? Since the start of the COVID crisis in March 2020, UK Banks have distributed more than £75billion of lending... Read more › Why UK compliance teams are currently spending more on resource than on technology Compliance departmental spend has seen an enormous surge over the last few months for UK firms who are struggling... Read more › As LIBOR cessation countdown enters the final 6-months – Where do UK businesses stand now? With less than 6 months to now go until LIBOR’s cessation, there is currently a cautious sense of optimism... Read more › Why 2021 may be the perfect year to become a contractor Becoming an independent contractor can bring with it opportunities that full time role simply cannot. If you are considering... Read more › Industry Leader Interview: Sujata Dasgupta who is the Global Head , Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory , Tata Consultancy Services Ltd Industry Leader Sujata Dasgupta who is the Global Head – Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory at Tata Consultancy Services Ltd... Read more › AMLA and the resource questions it poses for US businesses As US business continue to plan, prepare and look-beyond the imposition of the new AMLA act to a world... Read more › June Milestone set for scrapping of derivatives Last week, Thursday 13th May, UK regulators (FCA & Bank of England) urged banks, by the 16th of June,... Read more › The Financial Services Bill receives Royal Assent: What does this mean for your business? On the 29th of April 2021, The Financial Services Bill received Royal Assent, meaning it is now written into... Read more › Practical tips for taking care of your mental health As we celebrate and raise awareness of the key-themes during mental health week, we wanted to take time during... Read more › ‘SOFR, so good’ – Despite challenges, hopes remain for a resolution to tough legacy contracts The LIBOR Legislation Bill has recently been passed by New York State, raising hopes of a smoother transition for... Read more › Industry Leader Interview: Marcus Morton, Managing Director Valuation Services, Duff & Phelps Momenta sat down with Industry Leader Marcus Morton, Managing Director Valuation Services, Duff & Phelps, who discussed the importance... Read more › Why should talent still be at the forefront of your compliance function? Compliance teams have, it is fair to say in recent times, had a seemingly never-ending array of differing pressures... Read more › What do new AML regulations mean for art & antiquities traders? In our latest Momenta insight, we explore why the recently passed Anti-Money Laundering Act (the “Act”) of 2020 will... Read more › What are the next steps for Capital Markets in the LIBOR transition process? With the April 1st, 2021 milestone having now been passed, Capital Markets can no longer use LIBOR in any... Read more › The global compliance trends you should be making note of In our latest Momenta insight, we focus on the latest notable news and developments to have taken place across... Read more › Are you prepared for AML regulatory reform in the US? Until now, the United States and its territories have had sole responsibility for the establishment and administration of legal... Read more › Momenta and The Big Issue partner to offer employability hotline Momenta bolsters The Big Issue’s RORA (Ride Out The Recession Alliance) through offering its staff to coach jobseekers back... Read more › Associates guide to IR35 It is commonplace for many people working in the contract or temporary employment market to use a Limited Company... Read more › Why you need specialised talent for your LIBOR transition The LIBOR transition will require a different approach when it comes to ensuring that you have the right people... Read more › Recent ruling forces UK insurers to act swiftly The COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of concern and uncertainty for industries across the globe, and the... Read more › Why do financial services firms need case handlers? In recent years, the financial services industry has never seen a greater need for appropriate teams to be in... Read more › The 5 most in-demand LIBOR roles in 2021 The LIBOR transition has been deemed one of the biggest changes to established processes that businesses operating in the... Read more › Brexit, LIBOR, and financial crime update: What does the new Financial Services Bill mean for UK market participants? On 21 October 2020, The UK government announced the launch of the Financial Services Bill. The Bill was specifically... Read more › Harnessing the power of Women: Building High-performance teams Listen to the full webinar Our latest webinar with partners people matters, leading experts delved into what measures can... Read more › Client onboarding: Is technology automation enough? Most banks have a backlog of remediation to refresh and periodic review to implement. Shifting regulations have meant that... Read more › Why becoming a litigation paralegal is the right step in your legal career When considering a career in the legal world a paralegal role can give you first-hand experience of the legal... Read more › Contingent workforce helps mortgage underwriting departments with increased demand Mortgages processing times have increased significantly in the last few months as homebuyers in the UK were able to... Read more › How Case Review staff can help the Bounce Back Loan Scheme bounce back from financial crime As with many cases of financial crime, criminals use weaknesses to develop their tactics and it’s been no different... Read more › Industry Leader Interview: Anurag Gupta, CRO, Sequoia Investment Management Company Momenta sat down ( virtually) with Anurag Gupta to discuss it all. Anurag is the Chief Risk Officer at... Read more › Industry Leader Interview: Hanif Virji, Director Vivadum Hanif Viriji a LIBOR industry specialist and Director of Vivadum talks to us about LIBOR and explains the real... Read more › Industry Leader Interview: Ritesh Jain, Industry Thought Leader Momenta sat down with Ritesh Jain, a leader in the financial services space. He has held positions with the... Read more › LIBOR update: ISDA IBOR Fallback Protocols On Friday the 9th of October 2020, ISDA announced the launch of its IBOR Fallback Protocol and IBOR Fallbacks... Read more › The 7 most in-demand contingent roles right now All facets of society and business are forced to create new norms to adjust to the COVID-19 world we... Read more › LIBOR regulatory update LIBOR regulatory updates Policymakers and regulators have been vocal about their expectations of organisations concerning transitioning to new index... Read more › Find your place in the world: How to land your dream graduate role Find your place in the world: How to land your dream graduate role After studying for a certain amount... Read more › How will BREXIT influence new AML practices? The UK will officially complete its transition out of the European Union on the 31st December 2020, and many... Read more › What is next for banks post-pandemic in India? It is no surprise that more societies are adopting cashless methods of transactions, and organisations are embracing digital integration.... Read more › The new KYC on the block: where technology and people sync Face to face interactions sadly seems to be a thing of the past as financial services players embrace digital... Read more › What Indian market trends can we expect to see post-pandemic? A biological disease will determine the fate of economic markets, many have never had to predict or deal with... Read more › Industry leader interview: Nitin Shakdher Founder & CEO Green Capital Momenta sat down with Nitin Shakdher, a professional institutional investor as the Founder & CEO at the Green Capital... Read more › Industry leader interview: Tom Wipf Vice Chairman of Institutional Securities, Morgan Stanley Momenta sat down with Tom Wipf, Vice Chairman of Institutional Securities at Morgan Stanley and Chair of the Alternative... Read more › The importance of collection handlers during a pandemic The importance of collection handlers during a pandemic During these unprecedented times, businesses, in particular those trying to collect... Read more › 2020 Financial Crime Review and Predictions As criminals have adapted to a faster, digital environment, risk compliance has become a key component for all in... Read more › The cost of capital: Understanding how KYC/CDD can de-risk the future of the BNPL industry The financial hardships brought as a result of the pandemic has caused significant growth in individuals turning to Buy... Read more › The importance of starting your LIBOR journey – now All players in the financial services sector are facing the biggest change since the implementation of the Euro, as... Read more › The new claims pandemic: How has COVID impacted the claims market The financial industry has never seen a greater need to cope with the abundance of pressure placed on them.... Read more › Unprecedented times call for ‘out of the box’ solutions: Dealing with the additional lending pressures during a pandemic March 2020 saw the US unemployment rate rise to 13.2%, the highest rise seen in the last 50 years... Read more › Compliance and COVID: How the pandemic influences KYC/AML practices Compliance teams, the watchdogs of any institution ensuring regulation is adhered to and abided by, will now need to... Read more › $153.5 billion worth of deferred loans: What this means for Australian lenders Like many countries, Australia has already started to witness the economic ramifications the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. As a... Read more › The future of offices: Remote working leading the way for office free businesses Global companies are now letting go of the traditional office settings that use to house their businesses. The pandemic has caused global... Read more › Staying cool in a panic: How to cope with increased demand created by CBILS Globally, governments are doing their best to create unprecedented financial packages: the UK is no different. In March, the... Read more › Handling your customer complaints as a result of the increased demand from COVID-19 Firms are inundated with immense amounts of workloads placed upon them as a result of COVID-19. Fiscal and monetary... Read more › Remote work opportunities: The revolution starts now All facets of society and business are forced to create new norms to adjust to the COVID-19 world we... Read more › How to get the most out of working from home Adjusting to working from home can be tricky for many as remote working becomes the new norm. Whether you... Read more › Financial crime paradise: The criminals capitalising on COVID-19 Who knew a pandemic would create the optimal opportunity for crime to take place? Well, it most certainly has,... Read more › Understanding how COVID-19 will change the work landscape of 2020 and beyond Society, businesses, and industries are forced to create new norms to adjust to the COVID-19 world we inhabit. So,... Read more › Mental health and isolation- Are you doing enough for your employees? It has consumed our thoughts fuelled our anxiety and we are faced with new work realities, COVID-19 has impacted... Read more › Coping with COVID-19: Why digital transformation can save your business This is as much a financial pandemic as it is a medical one. As global businesses lack clarity on... Read more › Coping with COVID-19: Managing your remote workforce COVID- 19 has disrupted every facet of society, work is one of the biggest affected. From managing teams in... Read more › Rethinking the Traditional Workplace Global digital transformation has changed how we live and also the traditional workplace. Many people are now looking for... Read more › Why sustainable finance roles are ones to look out for in 2020 As a society, we are becoming increasingly aware of the threat posed by climate change and its impacts on... Read more › How tech companies can use AI to attract skilled talent The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has become an innovation that is used around the world in a number... Read more › Supporting diversity in the hiring process Are you supporting diversity in the hiring process? Workplace diversity is the view that your workplace or business should... Read more › The future of work in Australasia: How recruiting is changing The Australian workforce is 11.9 million and of that number, 38 per cent of employees are open and looking... Read more › 5AMLD, the regulation you shouldn’t ignore The 5th Money Laundering Directive- 5AMLD came to fruition on 9 July 2019 and was adapted into Member States... Read more › How contracting is changing attitudes in traditional industries The move away from permanent 9-5 roles has encouraged many industries, such as finance and law, to hire contract... Read more › Building an ecosystem in Europe: Attracting tech talent With the European tech scene thriving, start-up businesses with a value of over $1bn (also known as Unicorns) are... Read more › 5 reasons to consider contracting Contracting refers to project-based jobs that are carried out by professionals for a fixed period of time. This type... Read more › How to network as a young professional Building your network: how to network as a young professional Networking is all about making connections and progressing your... Read more › What is an Operations Manager? Are you a born leader who has experience managing multiple teams? Do you encourage productivity and hit quality targets... Read more › Momenta & Muldoon Britton – A powerful partnership Much of the time when a new project is launched there is little information around the project in its... Read more › Minimising risks with know your customer Against a backdrop of heightened legislative demands, it’s increasingly important for financial institutions to know who their customers are.... Read more › The future of hiring: how digital transformation is changing recruitment It can be hard to keep up with digital transformation in the workplace – in today’s world, the pace... Read more › Perks of working outside of the city When people consider how to heighten their employment opportunities, moving to a big city is often high on their... Read more › Perks of Relocating: Is it the right move for you? Moving to a new town or city to enhance your employment situation can undoubtedly be a daunting prospect. In... Read more › What is a Data Gatherer? Do you have a passion for in-depth research that helps to uncover the whole picture and provides your employers... Read more › The balancing act of internal networking and its importance to your career A lot of people don’t realise how much of an impact effective internal networking can have on progressing within... Read more › How will the finance industry be impacted by AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) is very much a reality in the 21st century and its influence has become intrinsically linked with... Read more › Life after PPI, why contractors should still choose PPI As many will be aware, the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) deadline is looming, with the Financial Conduct Authority stipulating... Read more › Motor finance – The first major regulatory review in the credit sector People buy, generally, on emotion! Never can this be truer than when it comes to choosing a car, new... Read more › IR35 reforms Background and history In 2017 HMRC implemented a number of IR35 reforms for ‘off-payroll workers’ in the Public Sector... Read more › What does a PPI Case Handler do? With banks, building societies, credit card and loan providers handing out compensation to the tune of £34.4 billion over... Read more › New regulatory impacts on the business finance market Last year the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that Small Businesses (SMEs) would be given an additional element of... Read more › Promoting mental health and wellbeing at the workplace It’s increasingly important for businesses to focus on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace as part of a... Read more › Legal services – A brave new world Although it is to be hoped that the more sinister themes from Aldous Huxley’s dystopian classic remain mercifully absent... Read more › Changing face of contracting After a quarter of a decade working for a large corporate insurance company, one day I thought there must... Read more › Plevin: the shape of things to come? The FCA recently issued a progress report on its work in relation to the PPI complaints deadline. Included within... Read more › Multi-jurisdictional business transformations With the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) effective since the begin of 2018, banking executives become more accountable for... Read more › Welcome to Momenta thought leadership Welcome to Momenta Thought Leadership. Every month we will be looking at what matters most in our industry and... Read more › Copyright © 2020-2021 Momenta | All Rights Reserved | +44 (0) 207 374 6600 | info@momentagroup.com | Policies Twitter LinkedIn This site uses cookies to provide you with a more responsive and personalised service. By using this site you agree to our use of cookies. 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