The chief executives of Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, and NatWest recently faced a Treasury Select Committee to discuss IT vulnerabilities and the increasing role of AI in banking. Cybersecurity emerged as a major concern, with substantial investments noted by leaders to safeguard digital systems critical for customer trust. The discussion also touched on how AI […]
Memo Title:Post-Breach Protocols: From Detection to Disclosure To: Executive Leadership TeamFrom: Strategy & Risk AdvisoryDate: 21 May 2025Subject: Leadership Protocols for Cyber Breach Response and Regulatory Disclosure Executive Summary:Security breaches are now a matter of “when”, not “if”, across digital-first gambling environments. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and stakeholder trust becomes harder to recover post-incident, clear […]
What It Is:AI governance refers to the frameworks, policies, and controls that ensure artificial intelligence systems are used responsibly, safely, and in compliance with legal and ethical standards. It encompasses areas such as transparency, accountability, fairness, data privacy, and human oversight. For the gambling sector, where AI is increasingly used to optimise operations and personalise […]
Summary Ciphr and Endometriosis UK have launched a six-minute survey aimed at HR professionals and business owners to explore how workplaces support menstrual health and conditions like endometriosis. The survey’s results will inform future support initiatives and provide insights into the existing practices within UK organisations. Claire Williams, Ciphr’s chief people and operations officer, and […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising recruitment, but we need to ensure that the human touch remains vital in the hiring process. Karen Handley from Virgin Media O2 explores how companies can adapt their recruitment strategies to address the challenges posed by AI-generated applications while ensuring a fair and inclusive process. Source: HR Magazine Key Points […]
The Update As we enter the second half of 2025, the cyber threat landscape is marked by increasing sophistication, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a pivotal role in both offensive and defensive cyber operations. Threat actors are leveraging AI to automate and enhance the effectiveness of their attacks, making them more adaptive and harder to […]
Summary of the Event In January 2019, Sweden officially re-regulated its gambling market, ending the state monopoly and introducing a licensing system for both domestic and international operators. This move aimed to channel gambling into a controlled framework while offering consumer choice and improving oversight. The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, became the central regulatory body […]
Snapshot Summary This benchmark insight examines regulatory requirements and operational standards for Responsible Gambling (RG) across selected European jurisdictions, including the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, and Spain. The data is drawn from official regulatory guidance, enforcement reports, and comparative analyses published between 2023 and Q2 2025. It highlights the variation in mandatory RG measures, enforcement […]
KPMG’s latest study dives deep into the trust surrounding AI, surveying 48,000 people across 47 countries. The findings reveal that while 58% of respondents view AI as trustworthy, only 46% are willing to trust it. A significant concern highlighted is the prevalence of AI-generated misinformation, with 70% unsure if online content can be trusted due […]
This is a Thought Experiment for strategic scenario planning. It explores a hypothetical situation inspired by real-world trends. It is not a prediction or report of actual events. Scenario Set-Up In this scenario, gambling regulators in several mature markets agree on a framework that classifies specific product design features as “high-risk” based on their potential […]
