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FCA UK warns for a clone of a financial services group
November 14th, 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to inform that fraudsters are using the details of firms the FCA authorises to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. This is what FCA calls a ...
Singapore vs. London: Who Wins the Fintech Title?
November 7th, 2016
According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Singapore is not far from surpassing London to claim the title of top fintech hub of the world. The ACCA’s September report noted that the world should “keep an eye on Asia” as red tape ...
AMF and the AFG are looking to turn Paris into a leading financial centre
October 28th, 2016
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Association Française de la Gestion Financière (the French Asset Management Association – AFG) have produced a report on the outcome of the FROG working group’s and on the implementation of its ...
The Gas demand in Europe is expected to increase by 6%
October 24th, 2016
Gas consumption is expected to increase by 6% compared with 2015, according to the latest estimates from Eurogas. This rise is partly due to increased demand for gas in power generation following signs of revival in industrial activity, as ...
DCU Becomes First Credit Union to Join Chamber of Digital Commerce
October 18th, 2016
Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s leading trade association representing the blockchain industry. Its membership reflects DCU’s reputation as an early adopter of technology, which it earned as one of the ...
The B2 Group appoints Director, Strategy and Business Development
October 4th, 2016
The B2 Group, provider of cloud based payments, FX and funds STP software and consultancy solutions to administrators, transaction banks and corporates across the globe today announced the appointment of Bill Wrest to the position of Director, Strategy and ...
Luxembourg Launches World’s First Green Stock Exchange
September 27th, 2016
Today, less than six weeks before COP22 , the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) becomes the first stock exchange globally to introduce a platform for green financial instruments. Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) is for issuers who dedicate 100% of the raised funding to green ...
Estonia makes bank account opening easier; Open without visiting a branch
September 23rd, 2016
Estonian residents and e-residents will be able to open current accounts without visiting bank branches according to a draft regulation of the Minister of Finance. “We will make opening a bank account easier and faster for everyone, including e-residents,” ...
Industry Experts take to stage for Fintech EUROPE London 2016
September 20th, 2016
Managers of Wealth (MoW) event FinTech EUROPE 2016 is to be held in central London on 27 October, 2016. The speakers represent many industry leading organisations and have extensive experience which contributes to their interesting, stimulating and insightful topics ...
Sydney Stock Exchange Confirms Public Blockchain Platform for Instant Settlements
September 16th, 2016
The Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) has confirmed its project to build a public blockchain platform that will drastically reduce settlement times of trades and equities. The Sydney Stock Exchange is pressing ahead with a new blockchain settlement system that ...
