MiFID II

Introducing the Global RegTech Buyer’s Guide 2021 to help financial firm pick the right...

Picking the right RegTech company to invest in is difficult. Luckily, the Global RegTech Buyer's Guide 2021 has just been launched to help make it easier to make the right choice.

How will Brexit affect wealth management regulations?

Brexit could change the realities of wealth management and how WealthTech companies can navigate the new realities is something Zaliia Gindullina, head of business development at Kidbrooke, discussed in a recent podcast.

The 38 FinTech funding rounds raised last week highlight the success of payments companies...

While the payments industry has reason to celebrate, last week also proved a boon for 38 FinTech companies closing investment rounds. The FinTech industry returned...

Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...

Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.

Firms paid $10.4bn in fines over the last year for breaking money laundering, privacy...

The total volume of fines levied against firms for breaking money laundering, data privacy, MiFID and know your customer rules jumped by 141% and amounted to $10.4bn in total so far this year.

FCA warns firms to be ready for Brexit being completed on New Year’s Day

A City watchdog has warned firms that the Brexit transition period will be over in less than a month's time as the government is still working on a last-minute deal with the EU.

FCA responds to ESMA assessment of financial trade reporting post-Brexit

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a new assessment of British trading venues to see how well they can keep trading after Brexit. Now the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a response.

FCA updates its handbook for a post-Brexit UK market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an updated version of the FCA Handbook to give companies ample time to prepare before the Brexit transition period is over.

ESMA calls for evidence on review of equity legislation

The EU’s securities markets regulator has published a call for evidence for an upcoming review for two pieces of regulation.

ESMA advises European Commission about key areas to consider when changing alternative investment rules

The EU's Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is up for review and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has now issued an open letter about the key areas that may need some attention.

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Covr appoints Ryan Bivins as head of sales

Covr Financial Technologies has appointed Ryan Bivins as head of sales, bolstering its leadership team as the business scales its national distribution platform and...
Hexure launches first digital NIGO resubmission workflow

Hexure launches first digital NIGO resubmission workflow

Hexure, a leader in AI-powered sales automation for insurance and financial services, has launched what it says is the first fully digital, end-to-end workflow...
compliance

Why 99% AI accuracy can mislead compliance

AI is rapidly reshaping supervisory controls across financial services, with 94% of firms either deploying or planning to deploy AI-based detection tools. From communications...

Willis and Belfry partner to simplify security insurance

Willis, a WTW business, has partnered with physical security software platform Belfry and InsurTech firm Kayna to launch a digital insurance programme tailored for...
AI

Rethinking the financial crime stack in the age of AI

AI is rapidly reshaping financial crime operations, but its impact is increasingly architectural rather than incremental. Rethinking the financial crime stack requires more than...

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