11/06/2020
OECD to release framework amid inconsistent rules on crypto taxation
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is next year planning to release a tax-reporting framework for crypto-assets based on the common reporting standard (CRS).
11/06/2020
Regulators launch global fintech sandbox
This will enable firms to test “innovative financial products, services, business models or regulatory technology across more than one country or jurisdiction”.
11/06/2020
“It shows that we are embracing the digital assets space, the Blockchain and crypto space and also provides us an avenue to new industries, which we really need. It’s going to be a big win for us.”
11/05/2020
Among the subjects discussed were the Government’s view of the future of financial services regulation after the UK leaves the EU Single Market
11/05/2020
The CMA has ordered FNZ to sell GBST after finding their completed merger could lead to a reduction in the quality of service and higher prices.
11/05/2020
In association with Nordic Capital, RegTech has developed an ambitious growth agenda and is set to make consistent investments in the company’s forward-looking, proven, and reliable software solution suite for the expansion of its footprint in the c
11/04/2020
CBUAE Governor Abdulhamid M. Saeed Alahmadi said: "We are confident that the new SVF regulation will strengthen the public's confidence in the use of digital products and services and foster further development and innovation across the payments
11/03/2020
Ron van Wezel, senior analyst for the Aite Group, says privacy and data protection are becoming central to bank policies.
11/03/2020
The HKMA strongly believes that Hong Kong has the right foundations to support a thriving Regtech ecosystem, and ultimately become a Regtech hub.
10/30/2020
Dutch Police Seize $33 Million in Bitcoin from Couple Accused of Money Laundering
The man and woman were residents of North Holland’s Hilversum and the couple will face two and a half years in prison for their crimes. Dutch prosecutors noted during the trial that the traders did not leverage proper KYC/AML guidelines while operat
10/30/2020
Racela cited as an example the Maute Group that attacked Marawi City and clashed with state forces in 2017.
10/30/2020
applications. This was the case for the Court’s recent appointment of ‘light touch’ provisional liquidators over Samson Paper Holdings Limited (HKEx Stock Code 731, hearing on 24 July 2020) and Ping An Securities Group Holdings Limited (
10/29/2020
Update prepared by Helen Wyatt (Partner, Guernsey) and Jonathan Stevens (Associate, Guernsey)
10/28/2020
Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent
Credit reference agency Experian has been sharing the personal information of millions of people without consent and must stop, the UK's information commissioner has ruled.
10/27/2020
Ant IPO sheds light on China’s new growth model
Beijing backing tech champions to speed up recovery amid pandemic and US row
10/27/2020
Westpac rolls out customer complaint resolution system
Australian bank Westpac has enlisted IBM to help build a complaint resolution platform that is now being rolled out to more than 15,000 customer-facing employees.
10/27/2020
“The proposed rules give greater clarity and regulatory certainty to those operating with CVCs. This will be a positive for the industry.”
10/27/2020
Opalesque Industry Update - Two Ocean Trust, a Wyoming-chartered trust company that provides wealth management services for high-net worth individuals, family offices, and advisers, announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of digital asset products a
10/23/2020
International banking supervisory community meets virtually
10/22/2020
UniCredit has become the latest firm to rethink its long-term attitude towards where staffers work in the wake of Covid-19, agreeing a deal to give all employees the chance to spend a part of their week working from home.