Posts by Jasmine Brant
The general counsel’s guide to open source information
In 2024, companies are expected to report on various topics, including environmental issues, worker treatment, anti-corruption measures, and supplier relationships.
Read MoreReal examples of when adverse media checks was crucial
In today’s complex regulatory landscape, the importance of AMS cannot be overstated. Whether you’re a financial institution, a law firm, or a non-profit, you need to understand the negative news associated with your clients, partners, or donors.
Read MoreHow Xapien’s AI due diligence software works
Xapien is an AI tool that handles manual research, analysis and report writing, freeing up teams’ time to focus on serving clients better. It automates in-depth research, covering the entire process from initial search to summarising insights in a final report.
Read MoreWhat could you achieve with an automated research analyst?
Online insights about your counterpart can be fundamental to winning new business, serving your clients with the best supply chain, or mitigating risks related to fraud and money laundering.
Read MoreThe role of ethics committees in legal firms, and the need for nuanced insight
While the SRA’s Code of Conduct does specify ethical values to guide decisions, and emphasises that ‘public interest’ should be prioritised, there are nonetheless situations where it’s unclear how to fulfil these ethical obligations.
Read MoreWhy new research funding regulation increases pressure on universities
The UK has a world-leading status in R&D, and the higher education sector is ripe for global investment. But that doesn’t come without its risks. In recent years, there have been growing concerns about hostile state actors exploiting the UK’s latest advancements.
Read MoreHow to gain trust in AI for background research
AI is no longer the future – it’s here. In the domain of research and due diligence, it’s causing a paradigm shift. Manual tasks are giving way to automation, and insights about individuals and companies, previously concealed within online articles, are more accessible than ever.
Read More5 use cases for RegTech in the legal industry
In today’s fast-evolving regulatory landscape, legal firms need to work at speed, processing large volumes of data to maintain compliance. It’s no simple task.
Read MoreWhat are Large Language Models, and how does Xapien use them?
Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced computer programs that understand and generate human-like language. They can read, write, and understand text in a way that’s almost like how we do.
Read MoreHow AI is impacting RegTech, and why it’s the future for firms
Regtech helps law firms and financial institutions stay abreast of these complex, evolving regulations. It can help reduce money laundering and be used to demonstrate compliance. Until recently, this technology can extract, process, and categorise open source information.
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