Tagged: hogan lovells

April 13, 2022 @ 10:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hogan Lovells has reportedly become the first law firm “to implement an ecosystem-scale document and contract automation technology which will drive efficiencies within commercial transactions for clients.” The blockchain or DLT-enabled technology platform, DriveChain, is “now available to firm clients across all sectors and industries.”… Read More

March 2, 2021 @ 7:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During the past few years, the Fintech sector in Mexico has grown steadily to become one of the “most developed” in the Latin American (LatAm) region, according to a report released in January 2021 by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (“National Banking and… Read More

October 2, 2018 @ 10:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

For quite some time now, the European Commission has been discussing creating a pan-European approach to investment crowdfunding. This policy move absolutely makes sense and clearly aligns with the Fintech Action Plan and Capital Markets Union. In many ways, creating a single law for all… Read More

September 5, 2018 @ 6:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

A recent draft of legislation by the European Parliament pertaining to European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) indicates an interest in rolling in initial coin offerings (ICOs) along with more traditional securities. While still just a draft, the document shows a clear interest in empowering online… Read More

December 11, 2017 @ 3:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shut down an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) as conducting an unregistered securities offering. This is the first time the SEC has has halted an ICO where there were no allegations of fraud representing a new shift in approach… Read More

September 19, 2017 @ 2:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), the hot crowdfunding market that uses tokenized securities based on cryptocurrencies, is still looking to gain its sea legs. While there have been multiple phenomenal ICOs, like the recent Filecoin home-run that raised over $200 million ($135 million in just one… Read More

September 19, 2017 @ 8:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Hogan Lovells, a global law firm, is showcasing its recently launched Hogan Lovells “Engage”: Authorization Tool. The new Regtech application aims to guide Fintech startups through the process of authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The tool is free to use on the Hogan Lovells… Read More

April 12, 2017 @ 8:04 am By Jade Shi  |  

Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm headquarted in London and Washington D.C., is launching a Global FinTech Mentors Program. The program will allow its most experienced Financial Services and Regulatory partners to provide insight and mentorship for FinTech organizations. The Global FinTech Mentors Program will… Read More

December 10, 2015 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Innovate Finance, a non-profit group that promotes the UK’s leadership in the booming FinTech sector, has partnered with BritishAmerican Business to boost their message and solidify the relationship between New York City and London: the two leading financial centers in the world. Both entities will… Read More

August 25, 2013 @ 8:27 am By JD Alois  |  

The SEC has announced that Eun Ah Choi has been named Managing Executive of the Division of Investment Management. The SEC’s Division of Investment Management works to protect investors, promote informed investment decisions, and facilitate appropriate innovation in investment products and services through regulation of… Read More