Managers of Wealth Fintech

FCA approach to MiFID transparency calculations

Full details will be provided then, but the powers were provided to us to help avoid significant short-term disruption in a no-deal scenario.

BMA Joins Global Financial Innovation Network

The BMA’s involvement with GFIN is a testament to its commitment to support innovation and to collaborate with the international regulatory community.

Philippines brings in new rules on crypto assets

Under the rules, all DATOs must have proper offering documents with pertinent details on the issuer, project, and accompanying advice and certification of experts and DA agents.

Islamic-Compliant Cryptocurrency Exchange Certified

Rain aims to enable family offices, investors and Islamic institutional investors to buy, sell and store cryptocurrency in an Islamic-compliant way.

Malaysia regulator unveils rules for digital asset platform operators

SC Chairman Syed Zaid Albar says the framework is part of the regulator’s efforts “to promote innovation while ensuring investor protection in the trading of digital assets".

Vietnam's FPT teams with Allianz on digital insurance

New venture will cater to country's tech-savvy youth

Ghana SEC Mulls Over Possibility Of Regulating Cryptocurrencies

People to desist from dealing with these crypto entities but when you choose to go there you are on your own

Ultimate Software Announces Agreement to be Acquired

Ultimate Software Stockholders to Receive $331.50 Per Share in Cash; Ultimate to Continue Driving HCM Innovations Under Private Ownership

Starling Bank courts Irish banking licence as it launches euro accounts

The move marks a sizeable step-up in the battle to win over British consumers

Cayman’s laws well equipped for maturing digital asset market

Cayman is well positioned as it already has laws in place to navigate digital asset projects.

Raisin announces Open Banking partnership with Santander Spain

For Raisin, based in Germany and launched in 2013, the partnership with one of Europe’s largest banks is an important signal.

Ogier's new online wills portal makes life even easier

The new service uses a simple online questionnaire to prepare a draft will, which is then reviewed by a Jersey Advocate before a face-to-face meeting for final review and signature.

Iran's central bank issues draft rules on cryptocurrency

Government regulators recognise global cryptocurrencies and licensed trading but prohibit it as payment inside Iran.

Are Crypto Taxes Giving You A Headache? Keep These Tips In Mind To Make Next Year Go Smoother

Many also ended up unexpectedly owing thousands of dollars in tax, which forced them to sell coins at depressed prices in order to pay it.

Open banking: clarity provided for banks over 'opt outs' and revoking consent

The views expressed by the European Banking Authority (EBA) build on other guidance banks have been given in relation to customer consent in the context of open banking.

Further regulatory perils await unwary financial sector

Perhaps due to the sheer volume of regulatory changes, a quick-fix approach still prevails in the industry.”

Saudi Arabia and UAE cooperating on regional crypto coin

Most regulatory agencies have been wrangling with the digital currency concept for years, searching for existing regulations that could be used to police exchange compromises and protect investors from outright fraud.

How regtech will digitally transform asset management in 2019

This lets AMs focus on what they are good at – raising new capital, retaining existing clients and delivering strong risk adjusted returns for their investors.

Reflections on the "Crisis? What Crisis? - Dealing with Data Breaches" Seminar in Guernsey

Partners Richard Field and Richard Sheldon analyse the results from the polls, which were run on the day, and summarise some of the core themes and takeaways from the session.

Wealth manager calls on FCA boss to quit over Mifid II

Financial Conduct Authority CEO admits no firm has faced enforcement action on fee transparency

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