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Swiss regulator publishes guidelines for relaxed FinTech Licence

FINMA is responsible for granting the FinTech licence

MUFG Europe Selects Wolters Kluwer for Regulatory Reporting and Risk Software

The bank is an existing user of OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting, which uses a single source of data

Central Bank of Kuwait outlines fintech initiatives

The system will cover various initiatives including the Government Electronic Banking System, Wages Protection System, Digital Currency and Automated Clearing House.

Crypto Bank Seba Names Directors

Other Seba directors are Reto Kunz, Sébastian Mérillat, Guy Schwarzenbach and Urs Zulauf an.

Simon Bodjanski talks Luxembourg RAIFs and Brexit’s impact on funds

Luxembourg introduced its RAIF fund regime in 2016, and the structure has proven incredibly popular with fund managers since launch. What was the thinking behind the launch and why has uptake been so enthusiastic?

Singapore banks offered $21M in funds to boost cybersecurity capabilities

Funded under the country's Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme, the grant would facilitate the development of "advanced cybersecurity functions" such as cyber threat surveillance and intelligence gathering, computer forensics,

Chambers Ranks Top US Blockchain/Crypto Lawyers

Blockchain is a relatively new sector falling in the Fintech industry

Developments in RegTech and SupTech - Patrick Armstrong

Demand is linked to regulatory changes and the need of market participants and supervisors to process large amounts of data. Supply factors primarily focus on advances in technology.

Singapore’s First Crypto Litigation Highlights Need for Regulatory Clarity

The case raises the question of whether, and in what circumstances, a crypto exchange operator has the right to reverse completed transactions.

Malaysia’s securities regulator unveils blockchain blueprint

The 25-page document also discusses the role of various stakeholders when implementing DLT-based infrastructure for unlisted and OTC markets.

Singapore Digital Asset Industry Launches Best Practices

The first phase of the program is to create an industry-wide Code of Practice.

Revolut secures Singapore and Japan licences

Challenger banking service Revolut is on an Asian roll as it has secured licences in Singapore and Japan for planned launches next year.

Axioma seals contract with LGIM to implement Axioma Risk

Adel Malcolm, Head of Global Analytics at LGIM, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Axioma as we expand our risk analytics capability so that we are well-positioned for the future.”

Central Bank of Kuwait issues regulatory 'sandbox' framework for fintech

In Bahrain, local Islamic banks have collaborated with the Bahrain Fintech Hive in its first year.

Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange Granted Business License by Regulator

Also in August, a Liechtenstein-based bank, Union Bank AG, revealed that it had issued its own internal cryptocurrency backed by fiat.

Digital Identities Pioneer IdentityMind Named to RegTech 100

The regulatory compliance technology finalists were recognized for their innovative use of technology to solve a significant industry problem, or to generate cost savings or efficiency improvements across the compliance function.

FCA blames over-confidence for providers' IT issues

A traditional view of regulation is that it is a barrier to this kind of progress.

At A Glance Guide to Cayman Islands ICO and Blockchain legal services

Cayman is the leading offshore jurisdiction for ICOs because of its tax neutrality

Global Forum on Tax Transparency marks a dramatic shift in the fight against tax evasion

The meeting marked the widespread rollout of automatic exchange of financial account of information.

Germany Using Blockchain to Combat Tax Evasion

The German government is reportedly considering using blockchain in combating tax evasion

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