08/18/2022
GB Bank secures UK banking license
The banking licence allows Middlesbrough-headquartered GB Bank to start driving its ambitious plans forward.
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08/18/2022
UOB and Doxa team up to digitise trade financing and procurement
This will unify the financial ecosystem and we are excited to be part of this journey.
08/17/2022
CellPoint Digital takes on the subscription market with Rebar Technology
IBS Intelligence reported that CellPoint Digital, a global leader in payment orchestration, announced a strategic partnership to expand its successful relationship with Continuum Commerce, which provides multi-currency and FX services.
08/17/2022
Synapse Announces Partnership with Lineage Bank
Agreement aligns with Synapse’s commitment to deliver total solutions for fintech companies as part of its multi-bank partnership strategy – and extends Lineage Bank’s opportunities to rapidly expand and serve more fintech customers with
08/12/2022
Carey Olsen advises Argentinian fintech Geopagos on US$35m funding round
The Carey Olsen team advising Geopagos on the Cayman Islands law aspects of its fundraising
08/11/2022
Progress on Digital Asset Rules and Regulations Lagging
With Congress bogged down, it may be some time before bills that will directly impact the charitable sector begin moving again.
08/11/2022
Thread Bank teams up with BaaS player Unit
Together Unit and Thread Bank are well-positioned to offer customers seamless banking experiences by combining best-in-class finance and technology capabilities.
08/09/2022
Bank of London to bring 350 new jobs to Charlotte with new tech hub
The UK's second clearing bank in 250 years continues to expand after investing millions in a Belfast hub two months ago.
08/08/2022
Crypto.com secures licences in South Korea with acqusitions of PnLink and OK-BIT
“This is an exciting next step for Crypto.com in an important market,” said Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO of Crypto.com.
08/08/2022
Fintech Laws & Regulations Report 2022 – The Bahamas
The chapter, which is now available, outlines the fintech landscape, funding for fintech, regulatory regime, accessing of talent and technology in the jurisdiction.
08/08/2022
Opalesque Roundtable: The Bahamas’ Pioneering Legal Groundwork for Digital Assets Industry
The Roundtable report, which was published today, features fintech partner, Christel Sands-Feaste as one of the expert contributors.
08/05/2022
Goldman Sachs’s credit card division under investigation by CFPB
Goldman Sachs is reportedly absorbing over $1.2 billion in losses to back its move into the digital consumer market.
08/05/2022
Kenya beefs up consumer data protection
The law requires that all entities that process data must register with the ODPC and pay fees according to number of employees, turnover/revenue, and whether the firm is a public entity or not.
08/04/2022
3S Money Obtains a Luxembourg Licence as an Electronic Money Institution
3S Money continues to invest in its expansion across its key regions by attracting new talent in the UK, Dubai, Latvia and now Luxembourg
08/04/2022
SmartKYC introduces smartLists
With smartLISTS, firms are able to manage or ingest their own lists of individuals or entities.
08/03/2022
HSBC points to IT risks of proposed break up
In a presentation to analysts on a positive second quarter, HSBC CFO Ewen Stevenson hit back at Ping An's proposals, arguing that the risks of setting up separate IT systems for Asia would far outweigh any material benefits from the move.
08/03/2022
Regulation and how financial services can stay compliant
At the same time, with rapid digitisation over the last three years, and ever-evolving UK legislation accelerated by Brexit
08/03/2022
BDCD in banking tech overhaul with BML Istisharat
The first phase of the replacement project is planned to complete within five months
08/01/2022
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gets FCA Crypto Green Light
At Zodia Markets, our mission is to be the most trusted trading partner for institutional participants as they navigate this rapidly evolving asset class.
07/29/2022
Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group: WSJ
If realized, the move will mark another important turn in Ant’s restructuring and power shuffling since China called off its $35 billion initial public offering nearly two years ago.