The coronavirus has pushed cybersecurity to the top of businesses’ priorities
Cybersecurity has become a key focus area for businesses during the pandemic as the number of hack attacks continue to grow.
ESMA updates reporting standards for securitisation reporting
The EU’s securities markets’ regulator has published updated reporting instructions and XML schema (version 1.2.0) for the templates set out in the technical standards on disclosure requirements.
ESMA advises European Commission about key areas to consider when changing alternative investment rules
The EU's Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is up for review and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has now issued an open letter about the key areas that may need some attention.
Indian competition regulator dismisses antitrust case against WhatsApp’s payment services
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a case accusing WhatsApp of abusing its market dominance in the payment space.
The FCA gives temporary accounting reporting relief to leases during Covid-19
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will give temporary relief for lease issuers to obey with new accounting rules during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cyware secures $10m in its Series A round to support product enhancements
Cyware, which helps businesses to create a centre for cybersecurity operations, has bagged $10m in its Series A round.
Only 25% of FinTech founders are happy with the government’s Covid-19 support
Only one in four FinTech founders believe the government has been sufficiently supportive during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Digital Finance Forum (DFF).
Could Covid-19 pushing for more sustainability investments be good for RegTechs?
The pandemic has caused an upsurge in interest in renewables, which could potentially benefit RegTech ventures.
How would a second wave of Covid-19 affect the RegTech industry?
There are signs that a second wave of coronavirus cases is on the way. So what will it mean for RegTech companies?
FCA to CEOs: “We expect you to act to prevent harm to your clients”
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued an open letter telling CEOs that the regulator expects them "to prevent harm to your clients" in times of Covid-19.
