Tagged: regtech

February 18, 2017 @ 8:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Regtech firm Qumram, has received a nice recognition at the 4th Annual WealthBriefing Swiss Awards 2017. Quumrm, a Fintech firm that provides digital compliance and risk management solutions, has been recognized as the “Most Innovative Fintech” by the Swiss private banking and wealth management community. Stephen… Read More

February 9, 2017 @ 4:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain regtech startup, Coinfirm, announced on Wednesday it secured $700,000 from Luma Ventures during an ongoing seed round to continue its growth and development. Coinfirm has built a blockchain risk and compliance platform. The company’s platform notably brings transparency and security to its blockchain transaction… Read More

February 2, 2017 @ 11:14 pm By Martin Baker  |  

The State of Fintech in the United Kingdom. Observers in London see a paradox at the heart of today’s financial technology sector. If Fintech is all about playing the cutting edge and disrupting the mainstream, how come so many Fintech players and commentators obsess so… Read More

February 1, 2017 @ 10:00 pm By Therese Torris  |  

With more than 1700 participants from 35 countries, the recent Paris Fintech Forum demonstrated the strength of the French Fintech ecosystem and the attractiveness of Paris as a financial center. French officials and financial regulators participated in the event with a strong delegation and asserted… Read More

December 23, 2016 @ 1:14 pm By Jessica Pham  |  

Weapons present in the South China Sea.  The U.S. backs out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. South Korea’s president facing impeachment.  Duterte wins the Philippines presidential election. These are just a few of the explosive economic and political events that have continued to unfold in the… Read More

November 13, 2016 @ 10:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

The debate regarding Fintech revolution almost always includes a discussion of regulation. And it should. The financial industry is one of the most regulated sectors of commerce there is. But as Fintech has evolved an emerging ecosystem of firms seeking to facilitate regulatory compliance has… Read More

July 26, 2016 @ 2:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in many ways is the most innovative regulatory body in the world today. Yes, I know. It can be hard for some people to see the word “Regulation” next to “Innovation” when referencing a government agency. But the proof is… Read More

July 26, 2016 @ 12:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week at the opening of Fintech Week in the UK, Christopher Woolard, Director of Strategy and Competition at the FCA, delivered a speech on Fintech innovation and the benefits of RegTech. He also provided an update on Project Innovate since launch. Woolard, as one… Read More