MiFID II

What will Brexit mean for RegTech companies?

Britain is poised to leave the EU in the end of October. The divorce could affect everything from RegTech funding to legislation.

Brussels is already looking to make things worse for British finance by shaking up...

For the past 47 years, the UK has been able to influence EU legislation. Now, less than a week after Brexit, Brussels are looking to tear up the concessions made to Britain about its financial rulebook.

The EU’s securities markets regulator updates its guidelines on MiFID II

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has offered some clarification on the Market in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation (MiFID II).

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.

ESMA has updated its Q&A about the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation

Credit rating agencies have reason to swing by the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) website as the body has just provided some extra insights into how they are regulated.

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...

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.

ESMA unveils Q3 bond liquidity data from MiFID II requirements

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published new liquidity data on bonds subject to requirements in the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. The data...

The biggest challenges giving the RegTech sector a headache right now

From getting accurate data to responding to new regulatory challenges, there are plenty of opportunities and obstacles to overcome for RegTech innovators.

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.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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