Stephen Scott

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    Stephen Scott is a co-founder of Starling, a US-based RegTech firm that applies behavioural science, machine learning and network analytics to identify and mitigate culture and conduct risks before they escalate into crises. A risk management expert, he has led successful engagements in over 50 countries, including serving as the lead international investigator for a US Senate inquiry into espionage and corruption during the 1996 Presidential election. Stephen holds degrees from Cornell University and the London School of Economics, and a dual-MBA degree from Columbia University and the London Business School. stephen@starlingtrust.com

    Articles by Stephen Scott

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    Enforcement

    Time to Get Serious About Culture Risk Governance & Supervision

    08/04/2025

    More than five years after the Hayne Royal Commission, Australians are grappling with twin crises at ANZ and ASX, writes Stephen Scott.

    Market Infrastructure

    Culture & Conduct Risk: The Normalization of Deviance

    29/07/2021

    Many still believe that misconduct can be discovered only after it occurs: a ‘detect and correct’ mindset. Starling’s Stephen Scott says a ‘predict and prevent’ approach is starting to emerge.

    Market Infrastructure

    Culture & Conduct Risk: Singapore Sets the Pace for Peers

    08/06/2021

    Among global peers, Singapore is setting the pace for effective governance of culture and conduct risks, say Starling’s Stephen Scott and Mark Cooke.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Culture Audits: Removing the Blindfold

    03/08/2020

    To avoid individual liability, leaders along all Three Lines of Defence must identify indicators of non-financial risk that permit “upstream” interventions, say Stephen Scott and Mark Cooke.

    Market Infrastructure

    The New Normal: Conduct Risk & Personal Accountability

    01/07/2020

    Increasingly, leaders along all Three Lines of Defence are being held personally accountable for misconduct that takes place on their watch, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Now More than Ever: The Need for Reliable Conduct Risk Metrics

    20/03/2020

    The demands being imposed on the global banking system highlight the Achilles Heel of nonfinancial risk management and, particularly, misconduct risk, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Is RegTech Coming of Age in Australia?

    25/02/2020

    Regtech is not fintech, says Stephen Scott at Starling. While fintech firms look to regulators for permission, what most regtech firms require from regulators is their collaboration.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision

    15/08/2019

    Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.

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