UK challenger bank Monzo looks for chief risk officer
“We really care about providing a phenomenal experience for our customers.” OK.
Regulation
Bank of America closing immigrants’ accounts
The bank is reportedly demanding an update in residence documents.
Top fintech stories this week – 31 August 2018
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Standard Chartered applies for HK virtual licence for new bank
The upcoming digital bank also got a new CEO.
Webinar: Reimagining banking’s role in a micro-enterprise economy
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UK offers fintech expertise to Nigeria
Due to Brexit, it needs to find new markets.
Switzerland relaxes AML rules for small fintech firms
For companies with gross revenues of less than CHF 1.5m ($1.53m).
Brexit for EEA financial services firms doing business in the UK
What are the options for the 8,000 firms that use EU financial services passports to do business in the UK?
The rise of regtech
A head of steam is building around regtech, driven by the confluence of interest from regulators, banks and fintechs.
Political rhetoric and its impact on cryptocurrencies
How the regular pronouncements from governments and regulators are impacting the cryptocurrency market.
Regtech ComplySci on a high with Vista Equity investment
New York-based firm feeling funky via Vista’s Endeavor Fund.
UK government preps banking and fintech for no Brexit deal
Just in case things don’t go to plan after 29 March 2019.
German minister calls for independent EU Swift payments network
To bypass the US sanctions on business with Iran.
UK banks urged to drop blame game in fraud claims
Financial Ombudsman Service wants banks to investigate cases more.
BearingPoint invests in Insignary to up security
Tech consultancy’s first investment in an Asian start-up.
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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
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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
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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.
