Could 2024 be a big year for tokenisation within wealth management?
It has been a few years since the digital asset hype took the world by storm and has since fallen to the background. Despite this, the asset type is still popular, and could see more market adoption in 2024.
Euro
The European Council has recently adopted regulations to facilitate instant payments in the Euro currency.
BNY
BNY Mellon, a leader in investment management and investment services, has appointed Gary Delaney as its new International CISO.
Helcim
Helcim, a payment processing platform, has announced a financial milestone with the closure of its $20m Series B funding round.
Navigating the complexities of EMIR REFIT reporting: A cost-benefit analysis
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations, staying compliant is more critical than ever. The European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and its forthcoming amendments, known as EMIR REFIT, introduce significant changes to reporting requirements. These modifications, aimed at harmonizing with international standards set by IOSCO-CPMI, bring about increased data granularity, the introduction of new fields, and expanded reconciliation demands,...
Unveiling the cost of non-compliance: 16 firms hit with $81m in SEC fines
In a significant move underscoring the persistent focus on regulatory compliance within the financial sector, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again made headlines by imposing fines on another 16 firms. Theta Lake, a pioneer in digital communications governance, recently explained what these new fines mean for recordkeeping compliance. These penalties, amounting to a substantial $81m, are in addition...
Xcelerate secures over $25m in funding to expand GRC and ESG platform
Singapore-headquartered Xcelerate, a prominent governance, risk & compliance (GRC), and environmental, social & governance (ESG) platform, has closed a funding round exceeding $25m.
AI
As it continues to rise and grow in stature, could AI lead to an industry meltdown and cause a financial crisis? 
Lloyds Bank joins forces with WaveBL to pioneer blockchain-based trade solutions
Lloyds Bank, a leading British financial institution, has announced a pioneering partnership with WaveBL, a prominent electronic trade documentation platform.
Warwick University's £1.25m leap into AI and FinTech innovation
The University of Warwick has been endowed with a significant £1.25m donation, earmarked for the groundbreaking FutureFinance.AI Research Group. This initiative, hosted within the prestigious Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology at Warwick Business School, is set to redefine the financial and property technology sectors over the next half-decade. At the heart of this ambitious project is the vision to revolutionize how...

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10 RegTech solutions helping firms keep pace with regulatory change

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Why trusted data is Luxembourg’s next financial frontier

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Digital assets in wealth management: what banks must do now

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Digital assets have moved well beyond their speculative origins to become a recognised component of mainstream financial markets, according to the WealthTech Radar 2026,...

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