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1. Regulatory & Compliance Frameworks
OECD (2024)Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and Amendments to the Common Reporting Standard
https://www.oecd.org/tax/exchange-of-tax-information/
Why read: Official OECD guidance on CRS 2.0 implementation; essential for multi-jurisdiction operationsEuropean Union (2024)Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act)
Brussels: European Parliament and Council
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng
Why read: The law itself; Articles 11-14 (documentation, logging, transparency) and Article 99 (penalties) are critical for compliance officersFinancial Stability Board (2024)The Financial Stability Implications of Artificial Intelligence
Basel: FSB https://www.fsb.org/2024/11/the-financial-stability-implications-of-artificial-intelligence/
Why read: Global regulatory perspective on AI risks; board-level strategic context2. AI Implementation & Risk Management
Ransbotham, S., Kiron, D., Gerbert, P., and Reeves, M. (2024) Winning With AI: Lessons From the Leaders
MIT Sloan Management Review, Spring 2024
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/projects/winning-with-ai-2024/
Why read: Research from 3,000+ organizations on successful AI adoption; includes ROI data, implementation frameworks, and common failure patterns; financial services heavily representedNational Institute of Standards and Technology (2023) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
Washington DC: NIST
https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework
Why read: U.S. government standard for AI governance; practical implementation guidance for Govern-Map-Measure-Manage frameworkWorld Economic Forum (2024) The Global Risks Report 2025
https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-risks-report-2024/
Why read: Chapter on AI and technological risks; macroeconomic context for board discussions3. Industry-Specific Research
Bank for International Settlements (2024) Regulating AI in the Financial Sector (FSI Insights No. 63)
Basel: BIS Financial Stability Institute
https://www.bis.org/fsi/publ/insights63.pdf
Why read: Most comprehensive regulatory analysis; documents actual AI use cases across 25+ jurisdictions; pages 21-27 cover implementation challengesMcKinsey & Company (2025) The State of AI in 2025: How organizations are rewiring to capture value
https://www.fiduciacorp.com/ailibrary/ai-reports
Why read: Industry benchmarking data; ROI metrics from financial services implementationsDeloitte (2024) AI-Powered Compliance: From Cost Center to Strategic Asset
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/financial-services.htmlWhy read: Case studies from peer institutions; cost-benefit analysis frameworks
4. Data Governance & Privacy
Information Commissioner's Office (UK) (2024) Guidance on AI and Data Protection
London: ICO
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/artificial-intelligence/guidance-on-ai-and-data-protection/
Why read: Practical GDPR compliance for AI systems; explainability requirements detailedKPMG (2024) AEOI Updates & Tracking Service: CRS/CARF Alert
https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/xx/pdf/2024/11/aeoi-updates-tracking-service.pdf
Why read: Implementation timeline for CRS 2.0 XML Schema v3.0; jurisdictional differences mapped -
AI Governance Simplified: From Zero to Pro
Why watch: A masterclass in turning AI complexity into clear governance frameworks. Essential for fiduciary leaders who must steer AI with authority, not hype.
🔗 Watch on YouTubeMIT Sloan — The Business of AI: What Every Company Needs to Know
Why watch: MIT faculty outline what boards and executives must understand about AI’s impact on strategy, risk, and long-term competitiveness.
🔗 Watch on YouTubeOxford — Governing AI: The Future of Trust and Accountability
Why watch: Oxford experts explore the critical question: how can AI be governed to protect trust, accountability, and fiduciary responsibility?
🔗 Watch on YouTubeIBM Technology (2024)What is Agentic AI?
Why watch: Clear explanation of supervised autonomy; relevant to Layer 2 (Intelligence) in Continuous Compliance framework
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The AI Skills You Should Be Building Now (Harvard Business Review, September 2024)
Why listen? Explores the integration of AI into professional skillsets, with practical discussion on judgment, risk, and compliance in AI-driven environments.
Tech at Work: What GenAI Means for Companies Right Now (Harvard Business Review, May 2024)
Why listen? Looks at how generative AI changes workflow, oversight, and technology adoption for compliance-heavy industries—discusses regulatory pressures and compliance transformation.