Managers of Wealth Fintech

JFSC and OIC issue joint statement on data law

The Data Protection Law 2018 will be regulated and enforced in Jersey by the Office of the Information Commissioner.

Carey Olsen advises Ultraviolet on blockchain research application platform ICO

Cayman Islands partner Alistair Russell led the Carey Olsen team advising Ultraviolet and was assisted by counsel Dylan Wiltermuth.

Technology and global ties: turning the tide on financial crime

Speech by Christopher Woolard, Executive Director of Strategy and Competition at the FCA, delivered at the Anti-Money Laundering TechSprint, London.

Investors warned on robo-advisers as watchdog finds some are 'potentially misleading' customers on fees and advice for their investing service

Investment firms can offer different levels of service

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Fintech 2018 - Isle of Man Chapter

The Fintech sector in the Isle of Man consists of, among other things, e-gaming, payment services and crypto-currencies.

FCA puts robo advisors to the test...and finds them wanting

The first review looked at 7 firms offering automated online discretionary investment management.

Carey Olsen support Techemy Capital on ICO-focussed investment fund

The fund, which has been authorised under the Jersey Private Fund regime, has appointed Techemy Capital Limited as investment adviser and will invest in cryptographic token deal flow.

FCA: robo failing on suitability and clear charging

It added that some firms did not ask about clients knowledge and experience at all, falling foul of rules about on discovery.

Seizing the GDPR Advantage: From mandate to high-value opportunity

Look beyond the compliance side of the GDPR

Technology Firms Will Be Regulated Like Banks in Future

It’s not good for us and, according to Pew Research, is responsible for more and more suicides, particularly amongst the young.

AxiomSL solution goes live at European operations of mystery US bank

AxiomSL claims that the implementation was fast, efficient and cost-effective due to its use of a single platform that can be used “for all regulatory calculations and reporting requirements.

Tax on cryptocurrency transactions: SARS should come to the aid of taxpayers

Though SARS' announcement on the tax status of cryptocurrencies has been anticipated, at this late stage it may come as a shock to many to learn that, not only will their cryptocurrency transactions be taxable going forward, but that tax legislation

Investigation of South Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange Upbit Continues

However, the prosecutors have confiscated the exchange’s computers and records as part of the investigation.

Regulators have blown up bitcoin trade in Africa’s most active crypto currency market

It has halted its planned token sale to raise $32 million under an initial coin offering (ICO) aimed at generating funds to expand across Africa.

Tax agency cracks down on illegal wealth transfers

Last year, the tax agency collected 2.81 trillion won (US$2.6 billion) in additional taxes from such illegal wealth transfer.

Finance without frontiers

Technology is prevalent in most industries so the topics of fintech and regtech are of utmost importance to those working in financial services.

Will Lawyers Become Extinct in the Age of Automation?

The most enduring relationships in the legal profession are the ones where the client feels and believes the lawyer has their back.

Hong Kong group aims to curb money laundering around Asia

China has battled to curb capital outflows for years.

Bermuda's InsurTech revolution

The InsurTech Sandbox has a continued role in this evolution and will allow insurers to test new initiatives, gain valuable market data, and reduce their time to market at a lower cost.

Vizor AEOI Software adopted by Ministry of Finance, Government of The Bahamas

Vizor is proud to work with The Bahamas

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