Fifth annual RegTech100 lists the companies compliance teams must know in 2022
As investment into RegTech skyrockets in 2021, RegTech Analyst has named the 100 must know companies in the sector as we head into 2022.
Japan to place new restrictions on stablecoin issuance
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it is proposing new restrictions that would only enable banks and wire transfer services to issue stablecoins.
Arctic Intelligence bolsters financial crime capabilities through FrankieOne alliance
Australian RegTech firm Arctic Intelligence has entered into strategic alliance with FrankieOne to strengthen financial crime synergies between the two.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand issues cash system safeguarding consultation
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has issued a consultation seeking feedback on challenges facing the country’s cash system and the options to maintain it.
Interpol arrests over 1,000 people, seizes $27m in large-scale fraud operation
A four-month long operation conducted by Interpol between June and September this year has led to the arrest of 1,003 individuals and capturing of $27m in illegal cash.
New EU legislation set to provide more independence to national regulators
The European Commission has proposed legislative changes that would ensure national regulators have a more independent role in their supervision of the financial industry.
China’s exchange regulator fines Tenpay for misconduct allegation
China State Administration of Foreign Exchange has reportedly fined Tenpay, which is owned by Tencent Holding, for foreign exchange rules violations.
CBIRC calls on banks to aid supply chain finance reforms in China
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has asked banks in China to strengthen risk management in supply chain finance transactions.
fonoa making tax less taxing with $25m investment
fonoa has raised $25m in investment capital to help it expand its global tax solutions.
BCBS launches consultation on climate-related financial risk management
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued a public consultation on the principles for the management and supervision of climate-related financial risks.