CFTC changes financial trade rules to ensure the market keeps evolving with the times
The financial crisis pushed the US congress to introduce the Dodd-Frank Act to avoid a similar collapse in the future. Now the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken another step towards ensuring the evolution of derivatives and swap execution facilities (SEF).
The FCA slapped with £2,000 fine for not living up to staff pension rules
Following a year of controversies regarding the UK’s top financial watchdog, the body is now facing another setback.
UK National Crime Agency makes three arrests in connection to Maltese bank money laundering...
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has made three more arrests in relation to an investigation into a money laundering incident connected to a cyberattack on a bank in Malta.
Over 75% of cybersecurity officers in the financial sector fear deepfakes
Over three quarters (77%) of chief security officers (CS0s) in the financial sector are worried about the use of deepfake video, audio and images.
ESMA seeks feedback on changes to MiFID II and MiFIR
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on new reporting requirements from third-country firms to ESMA.
Trust Stamp receives strategic investment from Mastercard
Trust Stamp, an AI-powered authentication platform, has received a strategic investment from Mastercard.
American businesses need RegTech tools as the SEC ramps up the heat
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increased its activities in 2019 and market stakeholders think this is just the beginning.
China releases guidelines for facial recognition payments
China has reportedly released a set of new guidelines for the use of facial recognition payments which aim to reduce risks.
Could the new leadership of the FCA mean it’s going to deal with financial...
The UK’s biggest financial regulator is getting a new top dog. Industry leaders speculate that the change in leadership might mean it will review financial promotions regulations.
Could Brexit mean one of the EU’s most complicated laws may become even more...
The revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) could be updated after Brexit. So what would MiFID III entail?
