FinTech CEOs call on regulators to speed up Kalifa review reforms
More than 70 FinTech CEOs have called on regulators and the UK government to speed up the reforms of the Kalifa review for the FinTech sector in an open letter.
MAS proposes extended regulatory clout over financial services in new bill
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) may gather more regulatory powers over Singapore’s financial services sector with the introduction of a new Bill this week.
How the Bank of England is helping to fight climate change
As the fight against climate change continues to expand in industry upon industry, many of the big players in finance are readjusting their policies to ensure they can aid the fight.
UK financial regulators team to conduct payment systems review
Four financial regulators in the UK have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out the framework the authorities use to cooperate in relation to UK payment systems.
FCA locks in changes to BNPL terms to cut consumer risk
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured changes to potentially damaging terms in the contracts providing by a select number of buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms.
ECB to not extend bank capital and leverage relief beyond 2022
The European Central Bank (ECB) has stated it sees ‘no need’ to allow banks to exclude central bank exposures from their leverage ratios beyond March this year.
UK’s European Affairs Committee launches UK-EU financial services inquiry
The UK’s European Affairs Committee in the House of Lords has launched an inquiry into how the UK and EU’s relationship in the financial services sector.
MAS unveils assessment methodologies for responsible AI use in financial services
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released five whitepapers detailing assessment methodologies to help guide responsible use of AI in financial services.
Bank of Thailand issues consultation on digital repositioning of its financial sector
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has unveiled a public consultation on repositioning Thailand’s financial sector to succeed in a sustainable digital economy.
Majority of Brits want government to focus on financial stability post-Brexit
Opinium has found 91% of UK citizens want the government to focus on the future stability of the financial system rather than to promote international competitiveness post-Brexit.