04/11/2017
The robot regulator: UK watchdog reveals use of machine learning
The final model now being implemented by TPR splits the UK schemes it oversees into 30 groups.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
04/11/2017
Asset Manager Fidelity to Join Blockchain Group IC3
IC3 was founded to pursue the development of blockchain technology applications
04/10/2017
MiFID II brings a world of change for the buy side … and not just in Europe
The business conduct requirements will also be far more onerous
04/10/2017
Law firm expects growth in FinTech M&A
“We expect this to result in a significant increase in investment and M&A activity in the FinTech sector over the coming years”.
04/10/2017
Magic Circle firm denies plans to trim finance practice
Linklaters began its review of equity points in the practice last year.
04/10/2017
3i Infotech successfully implements Kastle ULS for Gulf Lifting and Finance Leasing Company in record time
The application supports business lines across commercial finance, consumer finance, home equity, project financing, Islamic finance and micro financing.
04/10/2017
Capgemini wins new agreement with Ikano Bank
This project will see Capgemini leverage its broad financial services and banking experience.
04/10/2017
Fight Over 2 Big Law Accounts Sparks Legal Tech Spat
At the root of the dispute is a fight over document management technology for law firms.
04/10/2017
SIX simplifies challenge of Automatic Exchange of Information
As of January 2017, all financial institutions in Switzerland must begin collecting client data
04/10/2017
FCA contemplates blockchain regulation
UK authority outlines concerns with regulating blockchain technology within new consultation paper.
04/07/2017
Fintech partnerships reveal innovation insecurities
Reports from Simmons & Simmons and PwC highlight the challenges of collaboration between fintech startups and big financial institutions
04/07/2017
RegTech: Evolution or revolution?
RegTech might not sound particularly new or revolutionary – after all, financial services firms have been using technology to automate their processes for decades, right?
04/07/2017
Alexander Forbes Selects Sapiens as Partner for its Modernisation Programme
Our modern IT platforms will help fuel Alexander Forbes’ growth and provide it with full and automatic regulatory compliance.
04/06/2017
Sibos to return to Boston and Singapore
The city-state has long been seen as a leader in digital innovation, with a highly connected telecoms infrastructure driving industry trends, such as mobile payments.
04/06/2017
The rise of anti-RegTech?
Uber’s ride sharing app presents an interactive map to its users that displays all available cars in a given location.
04/06/2017
Australian Trade Group Looks to Boost Regulatory Tech's Presence
Twelve companies, mostly startups, have joined the association.
04/06/2017
AxiomSL Takes Best Implementation Prize in 2017 Sell-Side Technology Awards for Second Year
The Sell-Side Technology Awards are managed by the highly-respected Waters magazine and recognizes the work of the leading financial technology providers serving banking institutions.
04/05/2017
FCA publishes near final rules on MiFID II and encourages firms to submit applications for MiFID II authorisation
The Financial Conduct Authority has today published near final rules on the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II. These include changes to the trading of financial instruments including issues affecting trading venues, trans
04/05/2017
Proplend Receives ISA Manager Status For IFISA
Proplend is now inviting investors to register their interest and sign up for IFISA updates.
04/04/2017
SIX Securities Services partners with DTCC to issue Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) in Switzerland
This partnership comes as Europe readies itself for the implementation of MiFID II on 1 January 2018.