In a recent article published by Finance Magnates, Christodoulos Mouskos, Head of Operations at MAP FinTech, shared his insights on how the world of regulatory reporting is undergoing a profound transformation — moving far beyond its traditional compliance roots toward becoming a key driver of operational resilience and data integrity.
Christodoulos highlights how today’s regulatory landscape — shaped by initiatives such as EMIR REFIT, the DORA Regulation, the MAS and ASIC rewrites, and the ongoing GDPR obligations — is forcing financial institutions to rethink their approach to reporting. What was once a tick-box exercise is now a cornerstone of firms’ broader governance, risk, and resilience strategies.
He explains that compliance-only thinking is outdated. Legacy, rule-based systems can no longer cope with constant regulatory change, rising data quality expectations, and heightened scrutiny from regulators and boards alike. Instead, firms need flexible, scalable RegTech solutions that embed resilience, transparency, and adaptability into their design — transforming reporting from a back-office function into a strategic advantage.
Drawing on MAP FinTech’s experience supporting firms across multiple jurisdictions, Christodoulos outlines how leading organisations are already evolving their reporting capabilities — implementing modular architectures, automated reconciliation, AI-powered validation, and multi-jurisdictional reporting from a single platform. These capabilities are helping firms future-proof their operations, reduce risk, and respond swiftly to change.
As Christodoulos concludes, regulatory reporting can no longer be treated as an obligation. It must be resilient — built on robust systems, reliable data, and empowered teams. Firms that embrace this shift are turning regulatory readiness into a lasting competitive edge.
Read the full article on Finance Magnates here.
Explore how MAP FinTech helps firms strengthen their reporting resilience here