Sibos 2020: CBDCs must compensate for Big Tech failures
“Those in the private sector definitely have their own lifecycle,” says PBOC.
RegTech
Sibos 2020: Chinese central bank processes CBDC worth $162m in 2020
Some 113,300 personal digital wallets have been opened.
Daily News at Sibos 2020
Download your free copy of the Sibos supplement today!
Banks’ rapid digitalisation leaving compliance teams in “no man’s land”
Regulators need to understand the challenges facing compliance teams.
US associations go after OCC’s payments charter in critical letter
The OCC is currently in the swings of introducing another special purpose national bank charter.
Old dogs, new tricks and procurement
It’s time for the banks to work together to standardise their onboarding processes and documentation for fintechs.
Jobs of the week: four exciting fintech roles you can apply for right now
FinTech Futures Jobs: featuring vacancies at Monzo, OakNorth, BNY Mellon and more!
Westpac agrees to record AUD 1.3bn fine for AML failures
Australian bank on the receiving end of the country’s largest civil penalty.
White paper: Scalable, actionable anti-money laundering infrastructure
Open source AML solutions offer lower costs, rapid technology evolution, and broad community-based innovation.
Knowing how the story ends
“Where do I begin?” If you have ever asked me, you know my answer is always the same: in the middle.
Report: What keeps AML & CFT professionals awake at night?
Do your peers share your compliance challenges and professional pains?
WeChat transactions ban blocked by US judge
Issues over First Amendment rights causes US magistrate to block US ban.
Five techniques for financial institutions to build and protect their digital reputation
How to protect the distinctive brand values that set you apart from the competition.
Leaked FinCEN files show banks allowed $2trn in suspicious transactions
Major leak of suspicious activity reports shows “mind blowing” scale of money laundering issues.
US regulator plans major refresh for AML laws
FinCEN wants to update the Bank Secrecy Act to reflect modern threats.
BankingTech Awards 2020 – call for judges
Join our all-star judging panel!
FCA calls for input on retail investment sector “not working as it should”
UK regulator wants input on how better to regulate the sector.
AFME: EU must focus regulatory efforts on emerging technology
The AFME focuses on crypto-assets, artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
FCA shuts down half its money-laundering investigations in 2020
It stopped seven of the 14 investigations into money laundering since January.
FinovateFall 2020: making the cost of compliance work for you and against the fraudsters
Discover the key to undermining the ability of criminals to profit from cyber-fraud.
Supplement: FinovateFall 2020
Read our free FinovateFall Supplement, packed with fintech goodness!
EBA calls for EU-wide set of anti-money laundering rules
European regulator says national rules have had “an adverse effect” on AML.
E-book: Financial services – the smarter way to workflow
Future-proof your financial services institution in an era of rapid transformation.
White paper: Addressing financial services technology challenges during growth
How to realise the full potential of IT integration: get your systems in order, be diligent about due diligence, and prepare for post-merger.
Federal Reserve demands clarity on US banks’ diversity efforts
The Fed is working with other financial regulators to boost responsiveness.
JP Morgan fires staff for COVID-19 relief funds fraud
The largest bank in US clamps down on suspicious staff activity.
The Oracle versus Google copyright case could shape the future of software
The fate of open APIs lies in the hands of the US Supreme Court.
GAO urges FDIC to stop examiners fishing for bank jobs
Congress’s investigative branch calls on bank regulator to do more.
Regulators’ “fast and furious” AML fines don’t tell the whole compliance story
FinTech Futures speaks to Fenergo’s Rachel Woolley about the rise in penalties.
US Department of Justice mulls changes to bank merger legislation
Any amendments would be the first for 25 years.
Banking Technology September 2020 issue out now
Tipping point: Google vs Oracle showdown.
The PRIIPs EU stalemate: the story so far
The fate of the current PRIIPS Key Information Documents (KIDs) remains uncertain.
UK crime agency criticised for inaction over alleged bank forgery
“You can’t ‘assess’ for 15 months.”
Philippines central bank to publish digital bank framework this month
A basic digital bank will require a minimum capitalisation of $8.2 million.
UK government seeks open banking revamp for HMRC
New contract worth £3m tailored to automating payments processes.
Risky business
Everyone will have a part to play, but the risk teams will set the tone for what comes next.
FinovateFall Digital: Delivering concrete ROI during unprecedented times
The future of finance is digital. Free tickets to FinovateFall available!
How government and businesses can protect minors online in a post-pandemic world
Any organisation that profits from selling age-restricted products and services should be held accountable.
YOU are the first line of your own defense for fraud prevention
Be vigilant online! You are your first line of defense against fraud.
How banks can balance UX and security amid a pandemic
How face-based biometrics and AI can deliver smooth digital onboarding and stamp out fraud.
