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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Quantifind

Summit Partners backs Quantifind in $200m growth round

Quantifind, an AI-native risk intelligence provider serving financial institutions and government agencies, has secured $200m in a growth investment led by Summit Partners. The round...
EDD

The compliance gap EDD software is closing fast

The compliance landscape for regulated financial services firms has shifted considerably in recent years. Regulators are no longer willing to accept that enhanced due...
PS26/2

Why PS26/2 puts third-party risk under the spotlight

Britain's financial firms have built their operations on a foundation of interconnected technology and outsourced services. That architecture has delivered speed and scale, but...
compliance

Building AI governance for the next compliance era

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming compliance, but as adoption accelerates, so too do questions around governance, accountability and trust. Building effective AI governance is...
Fenergo

Nair joins Fenergo executive team to scale global revenue

Fenergo, a provider of AI-powered client lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for financial institutions, has appointed Lekshmi Nair as its new chief revenue officer (CRO). Nair,...

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