Category: Fintech

October 19, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

AMF and ADGM to promote innovation in financial services in France and the UAE

The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, have signed a cooperation agreement to promote innovation in financial services in France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement was signed between Mr Robert Ophèle, Chairman of…

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October 19, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FMA and ASIC confirm trans-Tasman collaborative approach to fintech

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have re-affirmed their commitment to collaboration and cooperation on the expanding opportunities in fintech and innovation. The FMA and ASIC entered a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2012. Today in Sydney, senior executives from both regulators discussed the opportunities and challenges…

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October 11, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

The Disruption House announces new Capital Markets Cluster model

The Disruption House (TDH) just announced the availability of three Capital Markets Clusters. These are the first in a series of domain specific models, created to pinpoint key business areas their 18 partner financial firms are focusing upon as part of their overall transformation initiatives. The first Capital Markets Clusters include; Client Servicing, Legal &…

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SEC charges nine hackers and traders in Edgar hacking case
October 02, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

SEC beefs up security around EDGAR filing system following 2016 cyber intrusion

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton today provided an update on the status of the agency’s review and investigation of the 2016 intrusion into the EDGAR system. In addition to updating previous disclosures, today's announcement also includes additional information on the agency’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity risk profile going forward. The ongoing staff investigation of the…

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September 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC announces launch of SFC Regulatory Sandbox

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a circular announcing the launch of the SFC Regulatory Sandbox to provide a confined regulatory environment for qualified firms to conduct regulated activities utilising financial technologies (Fintech). The sandbox aims to enable qualified firms, through close dialogue with and supervision by the SFC, to identify…

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September 22, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA and Hong Kong Insurance Authority sign Fintech co-operation agreement

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announces today that it has entered into a co-operation agreement with the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) to enhance collaboration in supporting Fintech innovation. Under the agreement, the FCA and the IA will cooperate on information sharing on innovation and referrals of innovative firms seeking to enter the counterpart's market.…

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September 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Financial Regulators of Japan and Abu Dhabi Global Market cooperate on FinTech

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) today announced the completion of a framework for co-operation to promote innovation in financial services in Japan and ADGM. This Co-operation Framework recognises the global nature of innovation in financial services. It will enable FSA…

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September 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Saxo Bank joins Copenhagen Fintech Lab

Together with Copenhagen Fintech Lab Saxo are opening the door to connect and foster relationships with Fintech startups on a global scale. In September Copenhagen based online brokerage provider Saxo Bank celebrates it 25 year anniversary and, after reporting a nice 4% increase in August trading volumes, the company just shared that has become a sponsor…

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