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Basel Committee on Banking Supervision

Sound Practices Implications of fintech developments for banks and bank supervisors

Global regulators neutral on new rules for 'hyped' fintech

Analysts have said banks could become irrelevant as fintech firms become the “face” of financial services, a scenario Basel said seems far-fetched.

GDPR - 100 days and counting: Are you ready?

The GDPR will bring with it some important changes to data protection law.

FCA explores creation of global sandbox

Authorities in other countries have followed the FCA's lead

Monetary Authority of Singapore publishes guidelines to protect users of electronic payments

Financial institutions will be expected to set clear resolution processes for unauthorised or erroneous payment transactions.

The Law Firm Disrupted: The Next Wave of In-House Tech Is Already Here

What the advent of contract analytics could mean for the future function of corporate legal departments.

HM Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission announce plans for token legislation

A bill is expected to be considered by Parliament in the second quarter of 2018.

UAE leads Arab markets in Islamic fintech

The UAE follows Malaysia and the United Kingdom in terms of the number of Islamic fintech start-ups per market, according to analysis conducted by Edmond Christou, Bloomberg Intelligence.

French & German Ministers Spread FUD About Crypto Currencies

The letter further argued that crypto currencies are mislabeled as ‘currencies’ in the media and on the internet.

Banks May Get Involved in Cryptocurrencies, Says ECB President

ECB president Mario Draghi has said that European banks may eventually dive into the cryptocurrency market because of the release of futures contracts on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin trading prohibited in Qatar: Central Bank

This cryptocurrency is highly volatile and can be used for financial crimes and electronic hacking as well as risk loss of value because there are no guarantors or assets.

Authorities should be prepared to act on cryptocurrencies: Carstens

"Novel technology is not the same as better technology or better economics," Mr Carstens said.

Monetary authority issues guidelines for the launch of virtual banks in Hong Kong

Authority to receive feedback until March 15 and final regulations will be issued in May

Robo-advice provider inks deal with Class

Six Park is part of a new breed of advisers which is making this happen, and we're really excited to embark on this journey with them.

New law grants cybersecurity czar new powers

CII refers to any system that relates to 11 essential services, including banking, telecommunications, transport, healthcare and energy.

Jersey regulator warns (again) on initial coin offerings

Most jurisdictions do not regulate ICOs.

Keeping the promise of the digital economy

Restrictions on high-tech trade can hinder the empowerment of the poor

Bitcoin slump highlights ‘zombie’ investor risk

Citi Private Bank analysts, reports Fortune magazine, found the volatile cryptocurrency surged up and down in value independently of other asset markets.

FinTech Australia Tells Aussie Government it is Time to Act on Legislation to Empower Private Company Equity Crowdfunding

Australia enacted new crowdfunding regulation (Crowd-sourced funding) in 2017 but left a gaping shortcoming in the new rules.

United States: House Subcommittee Examines FinTech Regulation

Brian Peters, Executive Director at Financial Innovation Now, advocated for modernization of the regulatory structure to keep pace with innovation.

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