Managers of Wealth Fintech

Guernsey's data protection regime - shifting our attitudes

ODPA's goal is to achieve a "fair, low-cost, low-admin business

Wethaq launches first fintech Sukuk on its market infrastructure using SWIFT gpi Link

Al Ghurair Investments LLC (AGI) acted as the issuer, advised by Mashreqbank PSC acting as lead arranger

The Launch of the Legal Statement on the Status of Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Chancellor of the High Court

There is an endless spectrum of types of cryptoasset and cryptocurrencies, many of which already are or certainly will be designed for use as wholesale and retail payment mechanisms.

Bahrain's Push to Fintech by Central Bank

Given the extreme pace at which digital transformation is happening in the financial services sector, Central Bank of Bahrain adapted innovation to ensure that the country remains a thriving financial hub

English law recognizes cryptoassets and smart contracts

English law will now recognize cryptoassets as tradable property and smart contracts as enforceable agreements.

Nedbank contracts with Fexco for dynamic currency conversion

The DCC technology allows international cardholders to pay for products in their home currency

FNZ / GBST merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition of GBST Holdings Limited by FNZ (Australia) Bidco Pty Ltd.

Scottish Widows in ‘data breach’ over wrong letters

The error arose when the employee was completing the same task for two different customers at the same time.

Banking tech could lead to discrimination, says ex-regulator

Banks can now more accurately identify ‘unprofitable’ or costly customers

OECD Digital Tax Proposals would Require Canadian Overhaul: C.D. Howe Institute

New OECD proposals on digital taxation would mean a substantial overhaul of Canadian tax rules if they are brought into effect, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute.

Canadian Securities Regulators and MAS Strengthen Cooperation in FinTech

The agreement sets out the framework of collaboration between the CSA members and MAS.

MAS, Deloitte, S&P Launch Fintech Investment Research Platform

This limits their view of all the companies in which they might deploy capital.

Deutsche Bank tech failings hit thousands of payments

Bank retreats on letter to BoE that CHAPS improvements were on track

Fintech closes Swiss business due to FinSA

Scalable Capital was servicing the assets of Swiss clients from Germany, with accounts in euros.

UBS Fined by Hong Kong for a Decade of Overcharging Clients

Bank is accused of overcharging clients in wealth management

Law change will confirm that HMRC decisions can be made by a computer

The provisions affected include the giving of notice to file a tax return as well as the automatic issuing of penalties where returns are filed late.

Int’l Bank Regulator Is Studying Crypto Lending Capital Requirements

Global banking regulator the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is working to establish how much capital lenders should hold to cover the risks generated by dealing with cryptocurrencies. Business Reporter published the news on Nov. 7 that the

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