Managers of Wealth Fintech

Consultative document on the implications of fintech for banks and supervisors issued by the Basel Committee

Banking standards and supervisory expectations should be adaptive to new innovations

SAS, KPMG launch cloud-based IFRS9 and stress testing regtech solutions

Many banks in Asean seeking a pragmatic solution for IFRS9 have been caught between tactical solutions that do not meet the full requirements, or high-end solutions that are too expensive.

Alibaba and Tencent are showing how companies can get around Beijing's crackdown on foreign deals

Chinese delivery firm 58 Suyun is combining with Hong Kong logistics company GoGoVan

Alibaba and Tencent are showing how companies can get around Beijing's crackdown on foreign deals

Chinese delivery firm 58 Suyun is combining with Hong Kong logistics company GoGoVan

Fintech's the target: Chan

The authority is taking the lead in the process, he said, and if there are good opportunities, the exchange fund will definitely be interested and will form consortiums to invest.

Canadian Securities Administrators issues guidelines on cryptocurrencies

The notice describes the factors the regulator considers while assessing whether securities law requirements, including prospectus, registration, and marketplace requirements apply.

Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Accused of Misappropriating Client Funds

Leading Chinese exchanges have been accused of using customer funds to make high-risk private investments.

Accenture acquires financial consulting company

Toronto-based technology services firm provides breadth of digital and technology integration experience

Risky Business For South African Central Bank To Dish Out Bitcoin

We are witnessing the disruption of financial services.

Mizuho Bank employs IBM Watson to fight financial crime

This can efficiently verify financial crimes investigation efforts such as criminals including terrorists sneaking into the customer base.

Bloomberg granted FCA approval for MiFID II reporting product

As a component of Bloomberg’s pre-integrated MiFID II solution, Bloomberg’s APA will allow the seamless publication of required trade details when MiFID II goes into force.

Corlytics named by Magic Circle law firm in its regtech programme

Over 80 RegTech and LegalTech firms applied to join the programme with multiple companies giving pitches, before the successful eight were selected.

Luxembourg professor joins global experts to research FinTech law and regulation

They include the impact of big data on the financial system

Eze Software, Charles River Form Mifid II Partnerships

Eze Software and Charles River Development have just announced in their bids to help clients ease the many MiFID II burdens.

IRS Hunts Bitcoin User Identities With Software In Tax Enforcement Push

It takes time for people to adapt, and that is one reason compliance may be poor so far.

How Bitcoin could be regulated in South Africa

This is because it is a well-known and implemented concept with the South African financial markets, with SRO status already conferred upon the JSE Limited and the central securities depository.

Novo Holdings selects SimCorp for front-to-back office overhaul

The agreement with Novo Holdings A/S is a testament to the fact that the continued investment into our products and services makes us attractive to many types of investment companies.

DBS to invest $20m over five years to transform 10,000 employees into 'digital workforce'

The programme is designed to encourage large-scale participation and digital adoption by all bank employees

Stroock Advises Instinet in Purchase of BlockCross ATS from State Street

Stroock’s FinTech team counseled Instinet in the preparation, negotiation and due diligence of vital intellectual property and information technology components.

RegTech Spending Lags

Financial institutions basically have reverted to manual processes for a lot of the regulatory compliance issues.

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