MiFID II

Brexit hasn’t gone away because of the coronavirus – the FCA says

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned businesses that they still need to get act together when it comes to Brexit, despite COVID-19.

ESMA agreed with European regulators to renew short selling prohibitions because of the COVID-19...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has given its thumbs up for Austrian, Belgian, French, Spanish and Greek regulators’ decision to continue to limit short selling because of the coronavirus.

ESMA has suspended 352 instruments for breaching EU trading rules under MiFID II

The EU's securities markets regulator has reported 46 new breaches to the double volume cap (DVC) thresholds, bringing the total to 352 instruments having been suspended.

Last year’s jump in global RegTech activity was driven by increased investment in cybersecurity...

Cybersecurity companies continue to be leading the growth of the global RegTech sector when it comes to investment.

How can businesses stay ahead of video conference regulations?

Video communication has become a particularly useful tool for businesses these days. However, using it comes attached with several laws and regulations to follow.

Why Brexit will continue to be a big challenge for financial services firms

Despite being more than three years in the making, the UK’s divorce from the EU is still a cause of great uncertainty for financial services firms.

Will the UK remain a leading RegTech hotbed after Brexit?

The UK may have been the European RegTech leader for years, but the question is if this could change because of Brexit.

Six FinTech and cybersecurity companies you missed at the Cyber & FinTech Summit

From: RegTech Analyst The threat landscape around financial services is ever-evolving. Fortunately, many companies are looking to make it safe to do business. Back in February, several...

Top EU regulator is thinking about making financial market rules simpler and want to...

The EU’s Market in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) is a complicated piece of legislation, but it might soon become easier to comply to.

ESMA warns that Brexit and the US-China trade war are still causing a lot...

Massive geopolitical events continue to stir up a lot of financial market volatility, according to the EU’s leading financial markets watchdog.

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What will WealthTech look like in 2030?

What will WealthTech look like in 2030?

Since the start of this decade, wealth management has transformed dramatically. Technology is evolving at such a rapid pace that the sector could look...
Fintel buys Mortgage Brain to unify adviser tech stack

Fintel buys Mortgage Brain to unify adviser tech stack

Fintel, the UK provider of software, data and support services for retail financial services, has acquired Mortgage Brain Holdings, a move that pushes the...
HKMA’s ART framework sets rules for agentic AI in banking

HKMA’s ART framework sets rules for agentic AI in banking

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has introduced the “ART” Framework, a set of measures intended to guide lenders towards responsible use of artificial intelligence...
Visa and STB pact targets high-value repeat travellers

Visa and STB pact targets high-value repeat travellers

Visa has agreed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), a move that puts cardholder data at the centre...
Luxembourg’s AMLR clock is ticking: is your firm ready?

Luxembourg’s AMLR clock is ticking: is your firm ready?

With fewer than 270 days until the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) takes effect, Luxembourg’s financial institutions can no longer treat the rules as...

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