05/14/2019

Singapore and China ink major fintech collaboration agreement

AFF executive president Du Yan added that the emerging fintech era requires more international communication and cooperation, and regulators from different jurisdictions need to promote innovation in financial services to enhance inclusion both regionally

05/14/2019

Technology and Innovation update

Prior to the changes to FSMA, a person could only have held a financing business licence or money services business licence depending on the nature of their business.

05/07/2019

ABTA warns: Millions lost to holiday booking fraud

The average amount lost was GBP 1,380 per person but, as in previous years, in addition to the financial cost, victims have also reported the significant emotional impact caused by this crime.

05/06/2019

FIs Need to Automate to Meet Tax Reporting Obligations – Report

“The concept of a global economy is now well embedded in how business groups and individuals look at the world and, as a consequence, their reporting obligations to an increasing number of tax authorities and regulators have become more complex.&

05/06/2019

Japanese banks to boost fight against money laundering

If the industry receives a similarly inferior evaluation again, Japanese banks’ international transactions may be subject to restrictions, and overseas settlements and remittances, as well as transactions for cross-border trade, may be affected.

05/03/2019

Jersey and Bahrain sign digital innovation agreement

The agreement will see Jersey and Bahrain working to promote the benefits of businesses operating in each other’s locations, further collaboration of women in the sector, and an opportunity for members of Digital Jersey and Bahrain FinTech Bay to us

05/03/2019

Bitcoin scam in Jersey costs victim £1.2m

The gang responsible claimed they were operating out of Norway, but investigators say there is evidence of money being moved to bank accounts around the world