Tag: coronavirus

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has relaxed video communication monitoring requirements under MiFID II during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

After several cybersecurity companies and government bodies have warned that the spread of the coronavirus has increased the number of cybsersecurity threats, criminals have now started to use phones in their scams.

COVID-19 has hit Italy particularly hard. But one challenger bank might use this to its advantage.

Many financial services firms have been gearing up to publish their financial statements. But now the UK’s financial markets watchdog tells them to wait for at least two weeks.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of damage on the financial sector, there are also lessons to pick up from it.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned the public to be on alert for frauds seeking to profit from recent market volatility related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australian challenger bank Judo Bank has reportedly raised $350m credit facility from Citi Bank to help support its coronavirus struggles.

As several European challenger banks move to limit the fallout from the coronavirus, Revolut’s CEO and founder has issued a statement.

Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now companies and governments are urged to take action.

The World Health Organization (WHO) classified COVID-19 (coronavirus) as a pandemic last week. While ensuring people, particularly those at high-risk, are safe, protecting businesses and jobs has been a major priority for governments across the globe. But what are the good and bad impacts it can have on FinTechs?