ESMA has suspended 352 instruments for breaching EU trading rules under MiFID II
The EU's securities markets regulator has reported 46 new breaches to the double volume cap (DVC) thresholds, bringing the total to 352 instruments having been suspended.
Communication monitoring platform Smarsh teams up with Microsoft
Smarsh, which helps firms manage risk in electronic communications, has joined Microsoft’s One Commercial Partner (OCP) programme.
How the coronavirus has affected the RegTech industry
The coronavirus has forced the global economy to grind into a halt. While the RegTech industry is not left unscathed, there are opportunities for those that look.
Last year’s jump in global RegTech activity was driven by increased investment in cybersecurity...
Cybersecurity companies continue to be leading the growth of the global RegTech sector when it comes to investment.
18 FinTech and RegTech startups investment rounds you missed last week
From: FinTech Global
Despite coronavirus fears, the last week saw a number of FinTech companies raise money.
From TierPoint's massive $320m round to Pruvo's $1.1m,...
RegTech startup VoxSmart recieves £5.5m investment from Natwest
VoxSmart, a communication monitoring service provider, has received £5.5m in a funding round from UK bank NatWest.
How can businesses stay ahead of video conference regulations?
Video communication has become a particularly useful tool for businesses these days. However, using it comes attached with several laws and regulations to follow.
Hyperproof scores $3m in funding as it looks to increase sales and marketing efforts
Hyperproof, a continuous compliance platform, has scored $3m in funding to help it increase its marketing and sales activities.
Why Brexit will continue to be a big challenge for financial services firms
Despite being more than three years in the making, the UK’s divorce from the EU is still a cause of great uncertainty for financial services firms.
ESMA relaxes MiFID II communication monitoring enforcement due to coronavirus
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has relaxed video communication monitoring requirements under MiFID II during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.