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ESMA takes extra measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus

As the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening by the day, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has taken more measures to limit the outbreak.

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.

Australian regulator announced new regulatory framework for foreign financial services providers

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has unveiled its latest update to foreign financial service providers looking to provide their services to wholesale clients in Australia.

Fraud fighting company Signifyd launches new Commerce Protection Platform

Signifyd is updating its offering with a new solution aimed at protecting e-commerce companies from fraud.

CFTC approves Small Exchange as new futures exchange for individual traders

The US regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the Small Exchange as a contract market exchange.

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.

Revolut is lining up to apply for a UK banking licence because of Brexit

Challenger bank Revolut is preparing to submit a banking licence application to the Bank of England.

The US government is accusing Fifth Third Bank of opening fake accounts but the...

There seems to be a legal battle brewing between the US government and a Cincinnati-based bank.

Monzo founder says the “positive effect of open banking on innovation has been nil”

When open banking was first introduced, it was suggested that it would enable both big banks and smaller firms to innovate. However, the founder...

Nine out of ten financial firms still have huge gaps when it comes to...

The past few years have seen the introduction of many new laws aimed at protecting people’s privacy. However, it seems as if the financial services industry is still struggling to comply with them.

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New UK Bill eyes £1.6bn savings by toughening fraud controls

The UK government has announced the introduction of a new Bill aimed at aggressively curbing fraud within the social security system, expected to generate savings of £1.6bn over the next five years.

Scotiabank and Nova Credit enhance credit accessibility for Canada’s newcomers

Scotiabank is enhancing its support for newcomers to Canada through an expanded partnership with Nova Credit.

GCBC launches digital platform to empower EMDEs with climate finance

The Global Capacity Building Coalition, a pivotal player in climate finance, has introduced its latest innovation, the Digital Platform.

Rising relevance of ESG: 64% of asset owners shift focus to environmental impact

A significant shift in investment priorities has been noted among global asset owners, with environmental factors increasingly coming to the fore. According to ESG...

InDebted bags $60m to enhance debt collection with AI and machine learning

InDebted, an Australian-founded global FinTech, announced today the successful completion of a $60m Series C funding round.

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