06/14/2017
Bahrain launches new rules for fintech firms
The testing duration is nine months, with a maximum extension of three months.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
06/14/2017
With Watson Financial Services, IBM Launches Cognitive Era of RegTech
First-Generation Cognitive Solutions Trained by Promontory Experts
06/13/2017
Hong Kong and Australia seal agreement on fintech cooperation
The Innovation Hub and Fintech Contact Point offer assistance to innovative fintech businesses to understand the regulatory regimes in each of their jurisdictions.
06/13/2017
ResearchPool launches MiFID II research tool
By improving sourcing, spending and the valuation process for research, investment firms will be better aligned with the interests of their end-clients and raise the overall quality of the research offering efficiently.
06/13/2017
Bitcoin is helping the pot business get over its banking problem
The buyer can keep their bitcoin and use it anywhere else that accepts the currency.
06/12/2017
Fasken Martineau Launches New Integrated Platform for Private Clients
The launch of this platform reinforces the Firm's commitment to serve high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and the private enterprises they own or manage.
06/12/2017
Broadridge Forms Strategic Alliance with Spence Johnson
The combined capabilities will generate a unique global view of the global asset management market.
06/09/2017
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Asba sign fintech co-operation agreement
The MOU provides a framework for FinTech cooperation between Singapore and ASBA member countries.
06/09/2017
Banks told to open up their data
He called on the big four banks to “do something for the country” and open up their APIs.
06/08/2017
OCBC launches AI-powered HR mobile app for its workforce
It also includes a chatbot named Buddy who can deliver instant responses to HR-related questions.
06/07/2017
First Space-Based 'nation' could 'spur off-planet tax havens'
This potentially opens the door to off-planet data and tax havens, according to filings obtained by Motherboard, and represents an important step towards the group's proclaimed goal of starting a private nation in space.
06/06/2017
An Obscure European Law Will Profoundly Change How You'll Use Banks
Europe’s banking rules will push the industry’s acceptance of new technology globally and accelerate the pace of change in the industry.
06/06/2017
Consultancy titan EY to offshore hundreds of jobs to India
Fresh wave of outsourcing could slash UK IT team from 600 to less than 100
06/05/2017
Firm wraps up Australia’s largest fintech debt-market deal
The bank provided $200m in senior funding.
06/05/2017
Regulatory Change Identified as the Key Driver for Fixed Income Market Structure Change in Europe
Despite this, there is clear progress being made and the industry appears keen to take advantage of the additional data soon to be available in the market as a result of the regulation
06/05/2017
How to Set Up a Fintech Business in the UAE – Part 1: Onshore Financial Service Regulation and Licensing
A recent “State of Fintech in MENA” report by Wamda Research Lab and Payfort predicts that by 2020 there will be 250 fintech startups in the GCC.
06/02/2017
FinReg Spring Update 2017 - Jersey
Some brief thoughts on the implications of these developments for your business.
06/01/2017
When Money Can No Longer Travel
Money travels around the world in more or less the same way as people, and through some of the same city hubs.
06/01/2017
HSBC to roll out robo-advice for small savers
UK bank to launch online investment service for customers with less than £15,000
06/01/2017
Deloitte acquires Market Gravity
Market Gravity’s rapidly growing team which combines consultants, designers, marketers, insight specialists and entrepreneurs will become part of Deloitte’s consulting business.