From Alert to Action. The true cost of regulatory compliance

LONDON, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CUBE, a global leader in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI) and Regulatory Change Management (RCM), has today launched its Cost of Compliance Report 2025.

The report surveyed over 2,000 senior compliance and risk officers from 1,300 unique financial institutions across 11 major global markets to identify the most pressing issues facing financial services organisations in an increasingly complex global regulatory environment. It aims to help guide strategic decision-making within compliance and risk departments and features exclusive interviews with leading industry professionals and regulatory experts.

CUBE’s report finds that financial services regulation is now firmly back in the spotlight as governments seek to simplify rulebooks to drive growth and reduce complexity. A key factor in achieving this, the report notes, is the ability to stay ahead of any potential regulatory change and ensure executive decision makers are informed early. Encouragingly, 16% of respondents now report potential regulatory change directly to their executive teams or board, which has traditionally been seen as an area of weakness in firms’ approach to compliance and risk.

The report also highlights that geopolitical uncertainty remains a significant concern for compliance and risk professionals globally. When asked how rising geopolitical tension would affect their approach to compliance and risk over the next 12 months, 25% of respondents said significant strategic change would be required, with 8% citing fundamental business model implications. Concerningly, 21% rated their regulatory change management approach as “somewhat” or “highly ineffective”.

Describing the current environment facing financial services institutions, Ben Richmond, Founder and CEO of CUBE, commented: “Our Cost of Compliance Report 2025 reveals a surge in AI regulation, with 157 new laws and rules in a single year. Add to that trade tensions, tariff shifts and conflicting legislation, and it’s clear compliance teams are under unprecedented pressure. The challenge is how global institutions keep up, and stay compliant, as the pace of change accelerates”

Technology, particularly advances in AI, is expected to play a pivotal role in driving strategic change. Richmond continued: “We remain optimistic about the use of AI and look forward to helping our customers use this technology to stay ahead of regulatory change, mitigating any risk with a precision and agility that was previously unthinkable. Our recent acquisition of Kodex AI underlines our commitment to lead this transformation, creating the industry’s first unified compliance, risk and agentic AI platform.”

With 98% of respondents reporting that they already automate at least part of their regulatory change management process, it’s clear that compliance and risk professionals are turning to technology, and increasingly AI, to streamline operations and navigate the complex global regulatory landscape. However, CUBE’s report found that it still takes organisations, on average, more than a year to fully implement a regulatory change. This highlights the critical importance of early visibility for decision makers on upcoming regulatory requirements.

Pedro Pereiro, Chief Customer Officer at CUBE, added: “Customers are focused on faster insights, clearer risk identification and smarter automation to keep pace with regulatory change. This report shows how mission-critical compliance and risk has become, and how technology is foundational to any strategy, with AI rapidly becoming central to staying ahead.”

Finally, the Cost of Compliance Report 2025 finds that AI itself will remain under heightened scrutiny from regulators. Between June 2024 and May 2025, CUBE captured and published 157 financial services regulatory insights relating to new laws, rules and regulations relevant to the use of AI – almost double the volume from the previous year. This increase reflects ongoing uncertainty around how best to regulate the use of AI to ensure financial services institutions remain compliant when adopting this transformative technology.

To access CUBE’s Cost of Compliance report for 2025, please click here.

About The Cost of Compliance Report

The Cost of Compliance Report is recognised as the global benchmark for insights into the evolving compliance and risk landscape. Now in its fifteenth year, CUBE revitalised the report following its acquisition of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence and expanded its scope. The 2025 report draws on the views of 2,200 senior compliance and risk officers from 1,300 unique financial institutions across 11 major markets (including China, Japan, India, Australia, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, US and Canada) representing the most comprehensive global analysis of its kind.

From Alert to Action. The true cost of regulatory compliance

LONDON, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CUBE, a global leader in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI) and Regulatory Change Management (RCM), has today launched its Cost of Compliance Report 2025.

The report surveyed over 2,000 senior compliance and risk officers from 1,300 unique financial institutions across 11 major global markets to identify the most pressing issues facing financial services organisations in an increasingly complex global regulatory environment. It aims to help guide strategic decision-making within compliance and risk departments and features exclusive interviews with leading industry professionals and regulatory experts.

CUBE’s report finds that financial services regulation is now firmly back in the spotlight as governments seek to simplify rulebooks to drive growth and reduce complexity. A key factor in achieving this, the report notes, is the ability to stay ahead of any potential regulatory change and ensure executive decision makers are informed early. Encouragingly, 16% of respondents now report potential regulatory change directly to their executive teams or board, which has traditionally been seen as an area of weakness in firms’ approach to compliance and risk.

The report also highlights that geopolitical uncertainty remains a significant concern for compliance and risk professionals globally. When asked how rising geopolitical tension would affect their approach to compliance and risk over the next 12 months, 25% of respondents said significant strategic change would be required, with 8% citing fundamental business model implications. Concerningly, 21% rated their regulatory change management approach as “somewhat” or “highly ineffective”.

Describing the current environment facing financial services institutions, Ben Richmond, Founder and CEO of CUBE, commented: “Our Cost of Compliance Report 2025 reveals a surge in AI regulation, with 157 new laws and rules in a single year. Add to that trade tensions, tariff shifts and conflicting legislation, and it’s clear compliance teams are under unprecedented pressure. The challenge is how global institutions keep up, and stay compliant, as the pace of change accelerates”

Technology, particularly advances in AI, is expected to play a pivotal role in driving strategic change. Richmond continued: “We remain optimistic about the use of AI and look forward to helping our customers use this technology to stay ahead of regulatory change, mitigating any risk with a precision and agility that was previously unthinkable. Our recent acquisition of Kodex AI underlines our commitment to lead this transformation, creating the industry’s first unified compliance, risk and agentic AI platform.”

With 98% of respondents reporting that they already automate at least part of their regulatory change management process, it’s clear that compliance and risk professionals are turning to technology, and increasingly AI, to streamline operations and navigate the complex global regulatory landscape. However, CUBE’s report found that it still takes organisations, on average, more than a year to fully implement a regulatory change. This highlights the critical importance of early visibility for decision makers on upcoming regulatory requirements.

Pedro Pereiro, Chief Customer Officer at CUBE, added: “Customers are focused on faster insights, clearer risk identification and smarter automation to keep pace with regulatory change. This report shows how mission-critical compliance and risk has become, and how technology is foundational to any strategy, with AI rapidly becoming central to staying ahead.”

Finally, the Cost of Compliance Report 2025 finds that AI itself will remain under heightened scrutiny from regulators. Between June 2024 and May 2025, CUBE captured and published 157 financial services regulatory insights relating to new laws, rules and regulations relevant to the use of AI – almost double the volume from the previous year. This increase reflects ongoing uncertainty around how best to regulate the use of AI to ensure financial services institutions remain compliant when adopting this transformative technology.

To access CUBE’s Cost of Compliance report for 2025, please click here.

About The Cost of Compliance Report

The Cost of Compliance Report is recognised as the global benchmark for insights into the evolving compliance and risk landscape. Now in its fifteenth year, CUBE revitalised the report following its acquisition of Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence and expanded its scope. The 2025 report draws on the views of 2,200 senior compliance and risk officers from 1,300 unique financial institutions across 11 major markets (including China, Japan, India, Australia, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, US and Canada) representing the most comprehensive global analysis of its kind.

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BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Global Television Network (CGTN), China Media Group (CMG)’s international arm, officially launched three specialized channels on free advert-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms on Thursday, offering up a variety of programming to global viewers.

The newly launched channels — CGTN Global Biz, China Travel and Discovering China — will be broadcast 24/7 across 15 major international FAST platforms, reaching nearly 200 million viewers worldwide. It marks a crucial step as CMG explores new business formats in the expansion of its international communications strategy.

The channels were launched at the Global South Media Partners Mechanism Inauguration Meeting and the 13th Global Video Media Forum (VMF), which opened in the ancient city of Xi’an in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province on Thursday.

The three new channels will focus on delivering specific content that meets the demands of overseas audiences.

The CGTN Global Biz channel aims to establish a round-the-clock financial information service platform. Featuring real-time financial news, market analysis, and in-depth interviews, it will help global viewers decode China’s latest economic policies and market trends.

The China Travel channel seeks to spotlight China’s tourism and lifestyle trends, serving as a window for the world to better understand the vibrant cultural offerings in today’s China.

The Discovering China channel will showcase a selection of documentaries that reflect the achievements of Chinese modernization and highlight exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations, presenting a panoramic view of China’s development journey alongside the country’s cultural charm.

According to CGTN, the three channels will air six hours of original programming each day, which will be broadcast in a daily loop, with the content coming from the organization’s high-quality production resources.

Since 2023, CGTN has been working on advancing the FAST medium and has already promoted the CGTN English Channel and Documentary Channel on leading global FAST platforms.

As an emerging and fast-growing business format in the global television market in recent years, FAST TV features specialized content, recognizable branding, accessible programming and operational support via advertisements.

ISTANBUL, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beko, a global leader in home appliances celebrated Beko Day with a powerful event of inclusion, and sustainability uniting over 50 thousand employees from 50 countries under one shared purpose: celebrating the tenth anniversary of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing collective action toward them. 

Zeynep Özbil, Beko Chief Global Communications Executive Director

With sustainability embedded into every decision, from product design to operations and corporate governance, this event is another example of the central role sustainability plays in Beko’s corporate culture. Active participation across regions ensured Beko Day brought together internal and external speakers to inspire action, highlight progress, and reinforce Beko’s ongoing commitment to its vision: ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’

“The SDGs represent a shared roadmap for a better future,” said Zeynep Özbil, Global Communications Executive Director of Beko. “Through action-oriented initiatives like Beko Day, we ensure this roadmap goes beyond a strategy and becomes a part of our corporate culture. The incredible participation across 50 countries sends a clear message: By connecting our employees directly to the SDGs, we ensure Beko’s sustainability story is authentic and anchored in real impact. These kinds of collective actions are at the heart of creating a powerful shared purpose, which is the true driver of meaningful employee engagement.”

A Global Gathering of Ideas and Inspiration

Following opening remarks by Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Beko, the programme continued with four impactful sessions designed to spark reflection and drive action. Speakers explored how to move from promise to practice in achieving the 2030 Goals, reflected on three decades of change in sustainability and what lies ahead, highlighted how Beko’s technologies contribute to advancing the SDGs, and discussed how sustainability is embedded in everything the company does.

These sessions showcased how sustainability at Beko extends far beyond technology; embracing collaboration, responsibility, and shared value creation across all functions. Employees and leaders alike shared insights on collective progress toward the 2030 Agenda and Beko’s evolving role as a responsible industry leader.

Local Actions Creating Global Impact

Beko Day activated local communities worldwide, as teams from Türkiye to the UK, Pakistan to Poland turned their chosen SDG focus areas into creative, purpose-driven initiatives.

In Türkiye, employees organised a lively Swap Day, exchanging toys, stationery, and decorative items in support of SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and also built birdhouses to promote local biodiversity in line with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. In the UK, a bake sale raised funds and awareness for cancer support, contributing to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, while also supporting SDG 2: Zero Hunger through its charitable donations. In Singapore and Poland, teams held movement and stretching sessions that encouraged well-being, aligned with SDG 3. Meanwhile, in Thailand employees celebrated SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation through their “Save Tissue, Save the Earth” campaign, displaying awareness posters and encouraging mindful resource use in the workplace.

These were just a few examples of the many creative and purpose-driven initiatives that took place across Beko’s global network each demonstrating how small, local actions can collectively create a lasting global impact.

Participation, Creativity, and Engagement

Employee creativity and collaboration were at the heart of the celebrations. Colleagues across the world joined the Global Beko Day Quiz, exploring sustainability goals and initiatives in an engaging, interactive way. The Slogan Contest further inspired imaginative ideas, with winning entries capturing the spirit of equality, innovation, and sustainable living and these winning slogans will go on to contribute to Beko’s sustainability narrative in future communications.

Across a shared digital platform, teams from 50 countries exchanged reflections, photos, and ideas turning the day into a true celebration of connection, belonging, and creativity that defines the Beko culture while bringing the SDGs to life in a meaningful way.

A Shared Purpose for a Better Future

Teams across the world transformed shared purpose into tangible engagement; listening, learning, and reconnecting in the spirit of unity. The day stood as a testament to Beko’s belief that small actions, when multiplied globally, create a lasting difference.

ABOUT BEKO 

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of over 50,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions—including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.6 billion Euros in 2024. Beko’s 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 4,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the sixth consecutive year (based on the results dated 22 November 2024) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.** The company has been recognized as the 17th most sustainable company on TIME Magazine and Statista’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. Beko’s vision is “Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide”. 

www.bekocorporate.com   

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** The data presented belongs to Arçelik A.Ş., a parent company of Beko. 

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• Adyen is first to market with the S1E4 Pro, a robust all-in-one mobile device that is spill and drop proof targeted at the F&B space.
• Also announced today, the S1F4 Pro, an all-in-one portable Android device which offers printing power for enhanced flexibility across dynamic retail and service environments.

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced the release of two new terminals; the S1E4 Pro and S1F4 Pro. Designed to thrive in challenging environments across various sectors including retail, food & beverage (F&B), hospitality and beauty & wellness, the introduction of these latest terminals marks the latest step forward for Adyen’s in-person payments solutions.

The S1E4 Pro and S1F4 Pro.

S1E4 Pro: Smart inside, strong outside, built to last
The S1E4 Pro is an all-in-one mobile POS built with a durable design to thrive in the most demanding environments, from busy restaurants and bars to high-volume event venues. It is rated IP-65 spill proof and dust proof, plus a 1.5m drop-proof rating. The S1E4 Pro is built to last and withstand the realities of extended, rigorous use which is essential for the service environment where broken terminals can be disastrous for a busy restaurant.

Other key features include a large 6.1-inch screen for viewing in visually challenging settings, an easy to use handstrap, as well as being PCI 6 certified and PCI 7 ready. The S1E4 Pro ensures seamless service and uptime with its fast processor, all-day battery life, and comprehensive connectivity (4G, Wi-Fi). It accepts all major payment methods and currencies via tap, insert, swipe, and QR code scanning.

Running on Android 13 OS, the device allows merchants to integrate and run their existing business apps, effectively streamlining order-taking, payment, and back-of-house tasks into a single, intuitive device.

S1F4 Pro: Smart, portable, with a printer
Optimized for flexibility, the S1F4 Pro functions seamlessly as a dedicated countertop POS when seated in its dock, or as a fully mobile terminal for service on the floor when not docked. The S1F4 Pro’s combination of mobility and an integrated printer offers a distinct advantage, allowing businesses to streamline transactions anywhere in-store. This queue busting functionality significantly reduces customer wait times and accelerates service in busy stores.

The terminal offers full connectivity (4G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet), easily handles all payment methods and currencies, and runs on Android 13 OS, empowering businesses to efficiently manage orders, process payments, and oversee loyalty programs.

Featuring a large 6.7-inch screen, PCI 6 certification with PCI 7 readiness, a fast Octa-core processor, and a long-lasting battery, the S1F4 Pro is built for durability and continuous use. Additional key features include the QR code scanner as well as front and rear cameras.

Elevating customer experience
“This latest product update underscores our commitment to transforming the in-person payments experience,” said Derk Busser, VP of Product at Adyen. “By listening closely to our customers, we’ve identified the key gaps in both our previous offering as well as the industry. These new terminals are designed to directly address those requirements, whether that be the need for a rugged device in an F&B setting, or a mobile terminal for retailers which can print, we want to offer powerful, reliable tools tailored to the operational demands of a whole range of verticals, each which has unique needs.”

Availability
The S1E4 and S1F4 Pro will be available for order in Europe, UK, North America, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates in Q1 2026, with the devices rolling out in Mexico, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore in Q2, 2026.

About Adyen
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payment capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with brands including H&M, Uber, eBay, and Meta. Adyen continuously improves and expands its product offering as part of its ordinary course of business. New products and features are announced via press releases and product updates on the company’s website.

First Launch Sold Out—Exclusive Black Friday Restock with Jaw-Dropping Discounts Available NOW

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VEVOR, the global home improvement brand empowering home creators, announced that its newly launched Hybrid Heat Press has exceeded first-week sales projections, offering the market professional-grade customization equipment at accessible price points. To capitalize on this momentum and meet surging holiday demand, VEVOR is unveiling exclusive Black Friday promotions across its entire Hybrid Heat Press lineup.

Creators Vote with Their Wallets: Launch Week Success

Since its launch, the Hybrid Heat Press has resonated strongly with young creators, stay-at-home entrepreneurs and small business owners. Within the first seven days, VEVOR processed thousands of orders. Customer feedback highlights the 3-step operation and “pull and walk away” convenience as key purchase drivers, with many buyers citing the ability to scale their creative businesses as their primary motivation.

“These numbers validate what we’ve been hearing from the creator community—there’s a real hunger for equipment that delivers professional performance without the professional price tag,” said Gavin, Brand Director at VEVOR. “We’re seeing orders from young creators customizing custom streetwear that reflects their unique personality, college students launching their first Etsy shops, DIY enthusiasts making personalized gifts for friends and family, stay-at-home parents building side businesses, and small boutiques bringing production in-house. The Hybrid Heat Press is empowering people to create, express and profit.”

The product has also gained unexpected traction among school organizations, and community groups seeking in-house customization capabilities.

Your Shortcut to Professional Results—Now with Black Friday Savings

For those who missed the initial launch or have been waiting for the right moment to invest in their creativity, VEVOR’s Black Friday promotion delivers compelling value.

The Hybrid Heat Press’s patented design features a 3-step operation transforms heat pressing from a physical endurance test into an intuitive creative process: pull the board, grab the handle, hit the box. Users pull out the smooth-gliding press board to position their design and fabric, grab the handle to engage the mechanism, then hit the control box to activate 170kg of consistent pressure. The machine maintains that pressure automatically—no arm fatigue, no quality variations, just professional results every time.

This simplified workflow enables creators to complete custom T-shirts in under five minutes, with the freedom to walk away and prepare their next project while the press works. The full pull-out design keeps hands safely away from the 150-240℃ heat plate, while the 15-minute auto shut-off provides peace of mind for busy multi-taskers.

Available in two press sizes—12″x15″ and 15″x15″—the Hybrid Heat Press accommodates everything from standard tees to oversized streetwear designs. The 50mm maximum opening height handles thicker items like hoodies and layered materials, a capability typically reserved for higher-priced equipment. Multi-functionality options include 5-in-1 and 8-in-1 configurations, enabling users to customize T-shirts, caps, mugs, plates, and more with a single investment.

Black Friday Exclusive: Maximum Value for Home Creators

Black Friday Flash Sale: Save up to $47.99+ and FREE Bonuses:

• 12″x15″ 5-in-1 Hybrid Heat Press: Now $161.49 (Reg.$189.99) – SAVE $28.49
• 15″x15″ 8-in-1 Hybrid Heat Press: Now $191.99 (Reg.$239.99) – SAVE $47.99

PLUS: Every purchase includes FREE starter essentials

These offers are available for a limited time during Black Friday 2025, exclusively through vevor.com and Amazon.

Why This Matters: The Personalization Economy Meets Accessible Tools

The Hybrid Heat Press’s strong launch performance reflects broader market trends. The personalization economy continues its double-digit growth trajectory, driven by consumers who value unique, meaningful items over mass-produced alternatives. Simultaneously, social media has democratized marketing, enabling micro-entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses from bedrooms, garages, and small shops.

Traditional heat presses require significant physical effort and produce inconsistent results. Automatic presses deliver professional quality but cost $400-600+, putting them out of reach for startup budgets. The Hybrid Heat Press occupies this critical middle ground—bridging manual and automatic operation to deliver professional capability at an accessible entry point. Featuring VEVOR’s exclusive patented exterior design, the machine combines professional aesthetics with functional innovation. At nearly half the cost of comparable automatic systems, the Hybrid Heat Press enables creators to invest their savings into materials, marketing, or expanding their product lines.

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a global home improvement brand that empowers home creators, who actively reshape living spaces to express their inner pursuits, finding joy in turning visions into reality with their own hands to upgrade spaces with pro-level gear at fair prices. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, VEVOR delivers uncompromised quality through vertical integration—combining precision engineering with the joy of making.

Founded in 2007 as an eBay seller, VEVOR began selling on Amazon in 2013 and launched vevor.com in 2020. The brand unveiled its refreshed identity in 2025. Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, with a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of over 40,000 products spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions.

The brand’s promise is built on four pillars: professional-grade performance, unexpected value, complete home ecosystem coverage, and uncompromising quality. This commitment is reflected in its 90% customer satisfaction rate, supported by 24/7 assistance and a 30-day hassle-free return policy.

For more information, visit vevor.com or search “vevor” on Amazon.

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