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SEC votes to change securities rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to potentially change the rules governing the securities market.

SEC offers EU traders clearer path to register in the US

The US's top financial markets watchdog has issued a new policy statement outlining how European traders can become authorised to operate stateside.

Are these the eight most common reporting errors?

Fulfilling reporting obligations is not always easy for regulated companies, but knowing what mistakes to look out for can, at least, lighten the burden ever so slightly.

FCA slams FX broker TFS-ICAP with £3.44m fine for misleading clients

A UK City watchdog has fined TFS-ICAP, a foreign exchange options broker, £3.44m for communicating misleading information to clients.

Zilch secures FCA authorisation as it aims to take on Klarna and Afterpay

Buy now pay later startup Zilch has secured a consumer credit authorisation with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which could be a first for the London-based venture.

US regulators attempt to make it easier for banks to tackle risk

Major US financial markets watchdogs have issued a joint fact sheet to make it easier for banks to tackle risks when it comes to charities and non-profit organisations.

NCA calls for reform to better flag money laundering

The UK's National Crime Agency has called for an overhaul of the money laundering reporting system to deal with low-quality or unnecessary warnings.

SEC awards $900,000 to whistleblower

The US top market regulator has awarded $900,000 to a whistleblower who identified securities law violations overseas.

Muinmos welcomes ESMA’s new powers

Last week the EU's securities market regulator announced that it had begun to use its convergence powers, which has now been welcomed by RegTech Muinmos.

Lanistar not authorised to operate in the UK – City watchdog warns

Influencer and Mastercard-backed FinTech Lanistar is not allowed to operate in the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority has warned.

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fraud

What large organisations need to know about fraud prevention

The UK Home Office has issued guidance pertaining to the newly introduced offence of failure to prevent fraud by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, set to be enforced in nine months.
IFRS

IFRS Foundation releases guide on sustainability-related financial disclosures

The IFRS Foundation has launched a new guide to assist companies in identifying and reporting on sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
scams

How fraudsters use social engineering to empty bank accounts

Social engineering scams, particularly those involving bank impersonation, pose a significant threat to financial security.
VOOM Insurance, an InsurTech pioneer known for crafting usage-based insurance products tailored for the future of mobility, has appointed Thomas Coyne as its new head of insurance.

VOOM Insurance appoints Thomas Coyne as head of insurance

VOOM Insurance, an InsurTech pioneer known for crafting usage-based insurance products tailored for the future of mobility, has appointed Thomas Coyne as its new...
The Claims Portal, a UK Ministry of Justice-mandated service for managing personal injury claims valued between £5,000 and £25,000, has partnered with CRIF to improve user experience and modernise the claims management process.

The Claims Portal teams up with CRIF to modernise the claims management process

The Claims Portal, a UK Ministry of Justice-mandated service for managing personal injury claims valued between £5,000 and £25,000, has partnered with CRIF to...

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