Managers of Wealth Fintech

Kenya keen on regulatory fintech sandbox

Kenya is the latest nation to show an interest in creating a regulatory sandbox for fintech innovation.

Implement a continental strategy on technology – Fidelity Bank MD

“Connectivity, literacy, and cost of mobile phones are some of the challenges with technology in Africa,” he added.

Interoperability of FinTech firms

Today, fintech firms must rely on advance tools for assessing the suitability of credit, financial product and insurance policies, with particular attention

A Tiny Gulf Nation Is Opening Its Doors to Crypto

IPO operator SprinkleXchange to go live in Bahrain this month

Deadline approaching on Bahrain robo advice consultation

The draft rules set out in the consultation place an obligation on firms to record the extent of any client profiling

Wealthtech Pictet picks NetGuardians for fraud fight

Swiss wealth and asset manager Pictet has chosen NetGuardians’ fraud-mitigation software for protection against banking fraud.

Indonesia Sets New Capital Requirements for Crypto Players

It also regulates which crypto assets can be traded and covers mechanisms for trading, account opening, fund saving and withdrawals.

Are You Ready for China's Cybersecurity Law?

For foreign institutions operating in China and local institutions with overseas operations, the Cybersecurity Law is raising major concerns about the amount and cost of the work required to assess all computer systems to ensure compliance.

BigTechs, Outsourced Services Pose Financial System Risk – FSB

Additionally, that there could be new implications for financial stability from the entrance of BigTech firms into finance.

CSRC Seeks to Control Speculation on Shanghai’s New Tech Board

“Regulators are concerned that it will in turn hurt investors.”

UK and Canada forge closer fintech ties

Renewing this MoU will help us to encourage greater innovation and ensure ongoing cooperation between the UK and Canada.

RWC Partners Selects Charles River IMS to Centralise Investment Management Processes

For investment managers to make sound decisions in real-time, they require timely and accurate information, said Gavin Lavelle, Managing Director EMEA, Charles River.

Saudi banking regulator launches regulatory sandbox to test FinTech

The initiative will help the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority understand and assess the impact of new technologies on the financial services market

Philippines’ CEZA Issues New Rules for Digital Assets, Token Offerings

“It is our goal to provide a clear set of rules and guidelines that will foster innovation yet ensure proper compliance by actors in the ecosystem,” said CEZA chief Raul Lambino.

Calls for regulator to ensure access to cash after bank IT failures

New watchdog required to protect 25 million people who still rely on cash, says Which?

Managing Blockchain: Gov't. Looking at Regulations

Mr. McLaughlin said according to the online magazine International Investment Cayman-registered blockchain companies raised upwards of US $5.5 billion from initial coin offerings.

Mifid rules 'corrupt' investment strategies

The rules took effect in January 2018, with the intention to increase transparency of costs charged to clients and to strengthen investor protection.

FCA approach to MiFID transparency calculations

Full details will be provided then, but the powers were provided to us to help avoid significant short-term disruption in a no-deal scenario.

BMA Joins Global Financial Innovation Network

The BMA’s involvement with GFIN is a testament to its commitment to support innovation and to collaborate with the international regulatory community.

Philippines brings in new rules on crypto assets

Under the rules, all DATOs must have proper offering documents with pertinent details on the issuer, project, and accompanying advice and certification of experts and DA agents.

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