Tag Archives: regulation
REGULATION IN THE AGE OF CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Blockchain technology is ushering in a new epoch of monetary oversight, creating opportunities and challenges for regulators in a world disrupted by the advent of cryptocurrencies
Filed under Asia, IT & Technology
Open Banking catching the eye of global regulators: Developments in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia
The banking industry has undergone rapid change in recent years with the rise of virtual currency, fintech and digital innovation challenging the status quo. One of the key developments emerging in the last couple of years is the concept of … Continue reading
Filed under Asia, Australasia, Regulatory, Uncategorized
Fintech regulation – what to expect
With increasing regulation in the fintech space, we have created a timeline of key UK and EU regulatory milestones to expect over the coming months and years.
Filed under Europe, Fintech, IT & Technology, Regulatory, Uncategorized
Further developments in Distributed Ledger Technology
On 15 December 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the Feedback Statement (FS) to its April 2017 Discussion Paper (DP) DP17/03 on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).
Filed under Europe, Fintech, IT & Technology, Regulatory
Singapore’s MAS issues Guide to Digital Token Offerings
On 14 November 2017, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a guide during the first day of the Singapore FinTech Festival to provide general guidance on the application of the securities laws administered by the MAS, namely the Securities … Continue reading
Filed under Asia, Fintech, IT & Technology, Regulatory
Fintech regulation – what is on the horizon?
With fintech becoming such a fast-moving and increasingly regulated space, we have created a timeline of key UK and EU regulatory milestones to watch out for over the coming months and years.
Scaling up the Senior Managers and Certification Regime: Thinking Ahead
The UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is being extended to almost all financial services firms authorised by the FCA. This will include many firms in the payment services, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding and robo-asset management sectors. The plans are … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, Fintech, Regulatory
New regulatory trial grounds for fintech firms in Hong Kong – Regulators announce additional fintech sandboxes
New regulatory trial grounds for fintech firms in Hong Kong – Regulators announce additional fintech sandboxes
Filed under Asia, Fintech, Regulatory
Regulators around the world become more vocal regarding the potential risks associated with ICOs
On 4 September 2017, seven major regulators governing the finance and technology sectors in China (collectively, the Chinese Regulators), jointly published an announcement prohibiting initial coin offerings (ICOs) in China.
Filed under Asia, Europe, Fintech, IT & Technology, Middle East, Regulatory