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What will happen to UK FinTech after Brexit?

Britain is officially leaving the EU on January 31. The question is if the UK FinTech scene is ready.

“There will not be alignment” Sajid Javid tells businesses as Brexit approaches

The UK's chancellor of the Exchequer has admitted that some firms will suffer as he ruled out alignment with EU legislation.

How Brexit could change one of the most important laws for financial firms

With days left until the UK officially leaves the EU, David Clee, CEO of MirrorWeb, explains how the divorce may change how British businesses operate.

This is what you need to know about 6AMLD – the EU’s new money...

By this time next year the EU will have enforced a new law to fight money laundering. Are you ready?

US regulator fines BGC Financial $3m for failing to comply with supervision, reporting and...

An American futures industry voice broker and registered futures commission merchant has found itself in the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) crosshairs.

Theta Lake unveils new video explaining its partnership with Webex Teams

RegTech startup Theta Lake has created a video explaining how its collaboration with Webex Teams, the teamwork solution provider, works.

US regulator SEC extends MiFID II relief period for three years

Assist market participants in the US can breathe a little easier after the top securities regulator extended the period they have to comply with the EU’s financial instruments law.
Affinity Federal Credit Union has announced its strategic partnership with Green Check, a leading FinTech connector and technology provider in the burgeoning cannabis banking sector.

FCA appoints three new board members

The UK’s top finance watchdog has appointed three new non-executive directors to lead the regulator’s operations for the next three years.

ESMA is asking people in the industry for what they think about new changes...

The EU’s top markets authority is looking for input from the financial industry about changes to one of its trickier pieces of legislation.

The US congress is gearing up to vote on new cryptocurrency bill

The House of Representatives is looking to vote on legislation about how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) should regulate crypto asse

News Stories

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

In a strategic move, Sequoia Capital has reportedly extended an offer to its investors to buy shares in Stripe, a leading payments company it initially supported nearly 14 years ago, according to a report from Axios.
Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech OCN, formerly known as OneCarNow, has successfully secured $86m in a Series A funding round, according to a report form Bloomberg.
EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced a public consultation on new draft Guidelines intended to standardize reporting requirements under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR).
New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

In the realm of sustainable finance, the clarity and credibility of categorising economic activities have received a substantial boost with the introduction of the Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT).
KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG International has recently launched the Clear on Climate Reporting Hub, an innovative platform designed to offer valuable insights and guidance on corporate reporting of climate-related matters.

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