FCA reminds financial firms of their responsibilities after Brexit

With the UK having pulled out of the EU on New Year's Eve, the nation's financial regulator has reminded companies about the new red tape they must navigate.

ESMA fines Moody’s €3.7m for failing to disclose conflicts of interests

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) fined credit ratings firm Moody’s €3.7m for breaching rules including the failure to disclose conflicts of interests.

FinTech community welcomes UK FinTech review but fear more must be done

The UK FinTech community has welcomed Ron Kalifa's review, but stakeholders argue the government must do more to take the sector seriously and protect the nation's position as an industry leader.

FCA censures Premier FX for breaking payment services rules

A City watchdog has publicly censured collapsed payments company Premier FX for failing to safeguard its customers’ money and for misuse of its payment accounts under the Payments Services Regulations.

MAS eases concerns about transactions from Myanmar

Singapore's top financial watchdog has responded to concerns following the military coup in Myanmar.

How the FCA expects financial services to protect vulnerable consumers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final guidance of its expectations of firms should fairly treat vulnerable customers.

Nearly half of banks could soon be digital new survey finds

Almost half of the banking executives around the world are looking to digitalise their businesses, according Temenos' new research.

SEC announces almost $3m award to two whistleblowers

The Securities and Exchange Commission has awarded two separate whistleblowers a total of almost $3m.

FCA launches insider trading case against former Goldman Sachs employee

The UK's financial markets watchdog has commenced criminal proceedings against a former Goldman Sachs analyst and his brother, accusing them of insider trading.

FCA gives disgraced fund manager Neil Woodford stark warning after he hinted of a...

The UK's top financial markets watchdog has warned disgraced fund manager Neil Woodford that his announced comeback is reliant on him passing a character assessment.

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Steering third-party risks in banking: Final guidance by regulatory agencies explained

Steering third-party risks in banking: Final guidance by regulatory agencies explained

Final guidelines aimed at bolstering third-party risk management in banking organisations have been issued by a cohort of federal bank regulatory agencies. This initiative is designed to help such institutions better navigate the risks arising from relationships with third-party entities, with a particular emphasis on financial technology, or FinTech, enterprises.
CBA takes a stand against cryptocurrency scams

CBA takes a stand against cryptocurrency scams

As cryptocurrencies become increasingly popular, the risk of scams targeting investors has grown. In response, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has launched new safety measures aimed at safeguarding its customers. The bank will now impose restrictions, delays, and limits on certain payments to cryptocurrency exchanges.
GTreasury and C2FO: A strategic alliance unlocking liquidity solutions for treasurers

GTreasury and C2FO: A strategic alliance unlocking liquidity solutions for treasurers

In a significant announcement today, GTreasury, a premier integrated treasury and risk management systems provider, revealed a strategic collaboration with C2FO, known as the world's leading on-demand working capital platform.
BingX and CoinTracking revolutionise crypto tax reporting in strategic alliance

BingX and CoinTracking revolutionise crypto tax reporting in strategic alliance

BingX, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has revealed its new collaboration with CoinTracking, the renowned cryptocurrency portfolio management and tax reporting platform.
Amsterdam-based InsurTech Insify attracts $10.7m

Amsterdam-based InsurTech Insify attracts $10.7m

Amsterdam-based InsurTech firm, Insify, has successfully sealed its Series A funding round by amassing an additional $10.7m.

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