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SEC says bitcoin funds raise 'investor protection issues'

They also asked whether investors can understand the risks and how to address concerns that bitcoin markets could be manipulated.

BearingPoint's Abacus platform taken up by Raiffeisen Bank International

Raiffeisen Bank International has confirmed it will leverage BearingPoint’s RegTech platform Abacus in the New Year.

Tech drives financial sector consultancy in the post-crisis era

Helping banks adapt to disruptive change accounts for a growing share of activity

Humans can win the race against robot lawyers

Senior lawyers will already have felt the effects of technological changes during their careers.

‘Freedom at a Price’: Why Regulation Is Crucial to Fintech’s Future

The emerging fintech ecosystem has also created opportunities for firms like LegalZoom, a web-based platform that promotes inclusion and aims to make legal help accessible to all.

MAS Chief Coy on Cryptos

Menon recognised the value of the technology to the city-state, and Singapore is now recognized as a leading fintech hubs.

After Fintech, Singapore Eyes Legaltech Status

The legal industry has been a glacial mover when it comes to disruptive technology, though this is changing.

Brazilian Regulator: Cryptocurrency is Not a Financial Asset

Bitcoin is popular in Brazil, but government cracks down.

Italy: 2018 budget law includes new equalization tax on digital services

The new provision applies as from 1 January 2018

Australia Creates Tax Taskforce To Monitor Crypto Traders

No matter the case, governments frown at any attempt to circumvent paying taxes

SARS to provide tax rules on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in next few months: report

In July, it was reported that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) would start testing a number of regulations related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies before the end of 2017.

SARS to provide tax rules on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in next few months: report

This was followed by a December report in which SARS said it was in discussions with a number of technology companies to enable it to track cryptocurrency trades more efficiently.

Creating business value with Legal Entity Identifiers Interview with Stephan Wolf, CEO, GLEIF

The use of Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) as a common identifier to combat this issue has a wide range of business use cases that span multiple industries, business activities and functions.

Abu Dhabi and Bahrain pursue fintech co-operation deal

The agreement will allow for a closer collaboration on the exchange of information on trends, services and products, leading to a closer relationship in the development of Islamic finance and Fintech initiatives across the region.

Financial service firms must join information system: OJK

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders, microfinance institutions and credit unions are exempt from the mandatory requirement.

Morningstar names Devbridge Group as 'Featured Integration Partner'

"Our clients have great ideas on how to innovate. Devbridge provides a proven process to quickly turn ideas into products."

Arc Legal launches household cyber cover product

The product is available via brokers and according to Arc Legal can either be embedded into household cover or sold as part of a legal expenses policy.

Cloud provider converge secures private equity boost

Private equity investor Tenzing has backed Converge's senior management team to support the firm's growth ambitions

All Wirehouses Forbid Cryptocurrency Trading, Not Just Merrill Lynch

Wells Fargo, UBS and Morgan Stanley also bar advisors to purchase bitcoin or derivative products on behalf of clients.

Why new rules threaten the survival of traditional banks

It could also allow big technology companies such as Amazon to enter the market, with banks having to adapt to survive.

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