Category: Fintech

October 26, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FTAHK partners with FinTech associations in Singapore, Switzerland and Taiwan

The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) announced that it has signed three separate Memoranda of Understanding with the Singapore FinTech Association, the Swiss Finance + Technology Association and the Taiwan FinTech Industry Development Association. These were completed during the HongKong FinTech week that is currently underway. All three associations have the goal of collaborating…

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October 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

EquiChain to build Cryptographic Securities Exchange

EquiChain, the London-based FinTech specialising in blockchain technology for capital markets, announced that it has been accepted into the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Regulatory Laboratory (RegLab) programme to develop and test its latest FinTech innovation. In doing so, paving the way to become a key part of the financial market infrastructure of the United…

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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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