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FSB Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Present Systemic Risks
Emerging technology could fall outside the regulatory perimeter, and could be impossible for outsiders to fully comprehend.
Ground Zero: Digital Currencies in Asia
As cryptocurrencies gain interest from investors around the globe, Wei-Shen Wong examines the splintered Asian marketplace to see how regulators are adopting different strategies when it comes to overseeing these complex instruments.
Brexit Looms Over Future of European Financial Markets
A lack of clarity about the UK’s departure from the European Union is an ongoing source of concern for the financial services industry, leading to continuing questions around investor protection, transition costs and regulatory obligations.
Sibos 2017: Disrupting the Disruptors
The key themes from this year's industry mega-event.
JPMorgan Deploys Platform from In-Residence Graduate Mosaic Smart Data
Mosaic Smart Data is the first JPMorgan fintech graduate to see its product implemented throughout the financial giant’s operations.
Algomi Expands into Custody Market with BNY, HSBC Deals
After a rocky finish to 2016, the London-headquartered fintech firm appears to have stabilized and is looking to the future.
Nation States Targeting Banks as Cyber Threat Evolves
Hostile governments are actively attacking banks in US and allies as criminal gangs gain access to nation-state tools.
Technology Takes Aim at Post-Trade Black Holes
The influence of regulation and new technology is prompting a hard look at how post-trade processes can be improved, and perhaps even replaced entirely.
Paying It Forward: The New Era of Investment Research
Fundamental change is coming to how research is paid for under new European rules, and the impact cannot be underestimated.
Swift Eyes Industry Standard with Open KYC Registry
Financial messaging provider opens up Know Your Customer registry in bid to become standardized central utility.
New York Firms Feel the Heat from New Cyber Regs
State regulator's rules come into effect for a broad swath of financial firms in New York, presenting unique challenges.
Two Japanese Trust Banks Tap DTCC’s Omgeo for Post-Trade Solution
DTCC’s SSI utility helps firms to reduce risk and operational costs associated with trade failures.
Axe Trading Targets the Buy Side with New EMS
New platform offers liquidity and venue aggregation for asset managers active in the fixed-income markets
When it Comes to IT Spend, RegTech Sees a Green Field
According to Opimas, the regtech space only pulls in 5 percent of the total IT spend pool, but that is going to change.
The Investment Blockchain of Record
Blockchain is over-hyped in many instances—but perhaps not this one
BNG Implements BearingPoint for Regulatory Tracking and Reporting
The Dutch sell-side institution looks to combine regulatory updates with trade and transaction reporting assistance.
Neptune Adds Rabobank and TD Securities as Latest Dealers
Trading network adds banks to bring total dealer members to 24.
Brexit Brings Boom to Bankenviertel as Tech Firms Eye Frankfurt
Eurozone's financial capital seen as the big Brexit winner as tech vendors begin to follow banks in launching new Germany-based services
Saxo Bank CEO Kim Fournais: The Technology Artist
For 25 years, Saxo Bank has been introducing new trading technologies, thanks to its Chief Executive Officer, Kim Fournais.
The More Things Change
Regulators may be about to call the industry's bluff on Mifid II time pressures
FCA Puts Libor on Notice for 2021 Phase-Out
UK regulator puts scandal-hit benchmark on notice as industry examines alternative rates
Frontier Finance: Shaky Foundations Hinder Digital Currencies
Digital currencies are going through birth pains as an asset class, but some believe they can become the next commodity of choice for traders
Swift Opens KYC Registry Membership
Financial institutions can now use the registry even if they do not connect to Swift
CLS Adds Four Currencies to Aggregation Service
Non-CLS eligible currencies from Russia, China, Turkey and Poland are the newest additions to its aggregation service.