Google gets payments licence in Ireland
Follows on from last month’s licence in Lithuania.
Regulation
Chetwood Financial gets full UK banking licence and new cash
Alongside a new lending product launch.
How France’s regulator is leading the way in fintech innovation
The rise of fintech cannot be ignored and France is taking bold and necessary steps to harness it.
South Africa talks tax with crypto task force
Government gets tough on cryptocurrency activities.
Top ten lendtech stories in 2018
No groans, just loans. Our top ten lendtech stories in 2018.
It’s safe to bet on open banking
Open banking is the future where everyone can win.
JP Morgan Chase fined by Hong Kong regulator for money laundering fails
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing not up to scratch.
Top ten regtech stories in 2018
Regtech rules this page with our top ten stories in 2018.
Initiatives by India’s government to boost fintech
The fintech space in India has seen an exponential growth over a few years.
Top ten fintech analysis features in 2018
Dive into all things fintech!
Arrow Capital goes with Profile Software
It will use the Axia platform for wealth management.
Top ten fintech events in 2018
We’ve been to events all around the world this year. These have been our favourites.
Google gets e-money licence in Lithuania
The Bank of Lithuania keeps boosting its fintech ecosystem.
Everything you need to know about blockchain in Switzerland
Switzerland has introduced a comprehensive legal framework for regulating blockchain on a national level.
CoinAlpha fined $500k for crypto law breach
Blockchain protocol also gets a cease and desist from the US regulator.
Put your SEPA cards on the table
European Cards Stakeholders Group calls for feedback.
Estonia arrests ex-Danske staff over money laundering case
Ten former employees feel the heat in Tallinn.
FundedByMe gets the nod for UAE crowdfunding debut
Sweden-based platform granted approval for 2019 start.
Compliance software provider Egress gets $40m funding
Led by FTV Capital and supported by AlbionVC.
Xinja grows up to be a bank with APRA licence
The Australian regulator has given the bank a restricted authorised deposit-taking institution licence.
Swiss government preps for blockchain bonanza
Federal Council wants to exploit digital opportunities with friendly framework.
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs over 1MDB misuse
Bank denies wrongdoing – charges due to misappropriation of $2.7 billion from bonds.
Banking Technology Awards 2018: and the winners are…
The Banking Technology Awards 2018 winners announced!
Robinhood steps back from checking and savings launch
Firm says there was “confusion” and now offers cash management instead.
AriseBank execs fined $2.5m over ICO scam
US Securities and Exchange Commission lays down the law yet again.
Australian challenger bank Judo powers on with Vermeg regtech
Selects AgileReporter package for APRA requirements.
Top fintech stories this week – 14 December 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
UAE and Saudi Arabia trial cross-border payments on blockchain
Despite some media reports it’s not a digital currency.
Revolut gets European banking licence
Will begin operations in 2019.
Mark Carney’s backdoor to the European financial system
The boom in fintech investment should not be taken for granted.
Delay to Distribution Finance Capital’s UK banking licence
UK’s Prudential Regulatory Authority informs wannabe about the wait.
Reserve Bank of India’s governor quits for personal reasons
Tensions with the finance ministry are rumoured to lie behind the departure.
Norwegian Finance targets European banking expansion
Acquires shares in Irish company Lilienthal Finance to make this happen.
Voyager Innovations first for Singapore’s faster fintech patent
Seven months a save via Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
How technology and AI are set to transform compliance
A three-level structure: humans at the top, AI at the bottom, an automated decision support system in the middle.
Swift adds information check pilot for gpi payments
The pilot for global payments innovation starts with 14 banks.
White paper: Adaptive Authentication – Superior User Experience and Growth through Intelligent Security
White paper on the state of authentication and the evolving threat landscape.
Swiss seek fintech action with laid-back licence offer
Parliament chills out by offering a licence with relaxed requirements.
Kuwait plots payment system and digital Dinar
Central bank will take its time with fintech initiatives.
Ripple and friends form Blockchain for Europe alliance
To teach the power of blockchain across the continent.
