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UK regulators unleash new insurer start-up unit
Will help firms apply and get authorised for insurtech action.
US wakes up to SME cybersecurity needs
The cybersecurity act disregarded SMEs, and this latest bill aims to fix that.
AAIS pilots open insurance data link on IBM Blockchain
American Association of Insurance Services looks to automate regulatory reporting.
FCA and CMA demand transparency in banking service quality
Asking banks to publish customer ratings.
Bitt the builder for Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s digital guilder
Caribbean central bank turns to fintech portfolio firm.
Konsentus gets PSD2 with new open banking sandbox
Regtech wants to help FIs get compliant.
FBI sounds alarm over ATM cash-out attack
It’s warning banks that cybercriminals are preparing a global fraud scheme.
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Top fintech stories this week – 10 August 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
White paper: PSD2 – opportunities beyond compliance
White paper by Fiorano.
China crypto company ACChain goes off the grid
A real China hustle.
UK watchdog takes legal action over Barclays PPI breach
Barclays failed, for a second time, to send annual reminders to PPI customers.
Italy to spark an e-invoicing revolution?
Ushering in one of the biggest tax reforms Italy has ever undertaken.
Regulator syndicate unleashes Global Financial Innovation Network
Builds on UK regulator’s plan to create a global sandbox.
TransUnion teams with EXL for CECL compliance
Credit reporting agency and analytics company are an item.
Arizona first US state to offer fintech sandbox
Lawmakers stop talking to do something.
New York state stands against fintech sandboxes
“Toddlers play in sandboxes. Adults play by the rules.”
From Zopa to bank with new £44m funding
Zopa is moving from P2P lending to banking and savings.
Top fintech stories this week – 3 August 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
San Marino pursuing blockchain fame
Tiny republic plans legislation for a blockchain hub.
UK’s Nationwide invests in AI regtech Hazy
The second investment in its £50 million Venturing Fund.
US Treasury seeks fintech industry to treasure
Plans to make regulatory landscape better.
UK regulator wants end to payments conduct unbecoming
FCA wants to improve conduct standards and communications in paytech.
US regulator opens up national bank charters to fintech
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency now welcomes applications.
Outsourcing to the cloud: the impact of the EBA recommendations
The lowdown on the impact on financial institutions and cloud service providers.
Portugal unveils fintech innovation lab
Meet Portugal FinLab.
FATF steps up fight against crypto crimes
Financial Action Task Force concerned over AML and CTF activities.
Finra wants fintech feedback on US broker-dealer industry
US-based Financial Industry Regulatory Authority open to ideas.
How we banked a billion people and what to do next
Financial inclusion has advanced where governments have prioritised it.
What the future of payments and cryptocurrencies will look like
Three key factors currently preclude cryptocurrency from gaining widespread payments acceptance.
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission launches fintech hub
CySEC will also look for regtech action.
UK regulator clamps down on crowdfunding
Financial Conduct Authority proposes changes to rules and calls for feedback.
UK – New Zealand: a fintech bridge too far?
How Kiwis and Brits are exploring various ways to participate in each other’s markets.
Alipay and Tenpay fined for breaking Chinese FX rules
China wants to keep money within its confines.
PSR calls for feedback on card acquiring services
Payment Systems Regulator wants a happy UK payments place.
eBook: Tackling data for regulatory compliance in banking
Three ways to rethink data management to comply faster and smarter.
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CFPB launches fintech sandbox in US
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to remove red tape.
Japan revamps regulator for fintech action
The Strategy Development and Management Bureau is born.
