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SIX x-clear further extends clearing services to Nasdaq Nordic markets

SIX Securities Services centrally manages counterparty risk and reduces post-trade costs

UK and Hong Kong regulators enter into co-operation agreement to foster collaboration and promote innovation

This is the fifth such co-operation agreement that the FCA has entered into (with previous agreements being concluded with regulators in Australia, China, Singapore and South Korea) and the first such co-operation agreement that the HKMA has entered into,

New York Just Told the OCC to Stick It

Not all fintechs are created equal, Superintendent Vullo continued

White House publishes framework for fintech

U.S. should continue developing a policy strategy that helps advance fintech and the broader financial services sector

Deutsche to Ban Text Messages

A leading global investment bnk has been working to improve compliance and clean up a reputation dented by a series of probes

Regulatory productivity - Deloitte

Is there an answer to the rising cost of compliance?

Singapore tries to become a fintech hub

The city-state wants fintech that bolsters, not disrupts, mainstream banks

Indonesia issues new fintech law for lending firms

Foreign ownership is limited to 85%. So this adds a layer of complexity for those looking to set up in Indonesia as they have to find a local partner.

Open data demands a double-edged sword for fintechs, ANZ says

Calls for banks to make data more available could further entrench their dominance, fintechs warned

Moving the Goalposts: U.K. and U.S. Trends in Fintech Bank Licensing

U.K. and the U.S. have made it easier to obtain a banking licence

Big Data, Big Risk? Privacy and Security Tips for Fintech Companies - Blake, Cassels & Graydon

The sheer volume of the information increases its sensitivity because over time a fintech company may generate a very detailed and complete picture of an individual.

Statpro scores £1.5m contract with South African asset manager

StatPro Revolution is a platform wherein users can access portfolio performance measurement

Confluence Appointed by Royal London Asset Management for AIFMD Annex IV Reporting

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive regulation covers hedge funds, private equity, real estate and other Alternative Investment Fund Managers in the European Union.

A fired Snapchat employee claims the company lied to investors ahead of its IPO

Snapchat will not let anything stand in its way of an IPO

Ogier advising on proposed merger for major Asian Internet-of-Things firm

The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, including shareholder approvals of both Pacific and Borqs.

Will Cryptocurrencies Improve Financial Ethics?

The cryptocurrencies will deliver on the first promise, given time.

Agency Signals Separate Regulation of “FinTech” Companies

Most national banks and FinTech companies operate under documents called charters

Increasing Blockchain Patents May Soon Hamper Innovation

Increasing cryptocurrency patent applications may soon lead to patent wars, hampering innovation in the sector.

SEB Selects SimCorp Dimension as Its New Back Office Solution

SEB is one of the leading financial firms in the Nordic region

IOSCO monitors growing use of automated advice tools to protect investors

A growing number of retail investors, whether by preference or because they consider the services of traditional intermediaries too expensive or extensive for their needs, also prefer to manage their own portfolios using online tools.

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