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FINMA reduces obstacles to FinTech
March 18th, 2016
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has published a new circular facilitating video and online client identification. In addition to removing a number of unnecessary obstacles from its regulations, FINMA also supports the introduction of a new licensing ...
KPMG: Blockchain Could Be ‘Antidote’ to High Cost of Regulation
March 8th, 2016
As institutional interest in blockchain technology increases with bullish market predictions, professional services firms have been among a new wave of companies seeking to adapt existing products and services for the market. To date, Deloitte and PwC have been perhaps the most aggressive ...
Ex-Goldman Banker to Malaysia Fund Subpoenaed in U.S. Probe
March 8th, 2016
Prosecutors seeking information about state investment fund Outside law firm said helping Goldman review 1MDB dealings A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker has become entangled in a sprawling investigation of the Malaysian state investment fund as U.S. authorities ...
Israeli investment company Utrade’s controlling shareholder Aviv Talmor was arrested
March 7th, 2016
Utrade controlling shareholder Aviv Talmor arrested. Talmor is suspected of fraud, running a Ponzi scheme, money laundering and managing investment portfolios without a license. Israeli investment company Utrade’s controlling shareholder Aviv Talmor was arrested by the Israel Securities Authority ...
France launches probe into UBS subsidiary over fraud case
March 3rd, 2016
France on Wednesday launched an official investigation into the French subsidiary of Swiss banking giant USB for alleged witness intimidation, a source close to the case told AFP. UBS France is suspected of trying to silence a whistle-blower who ...
Bitcoin: A 21st Century Currency Explained By a Wall Street Veteran
February 8th, 2016
Jason Leibowitz is a former Wall Street professional who pivoted careers in 2014 to focus full-time on digital currency. In this paper, Leibowitz answers questions about how bitcoin was created, how it works and why it matters. It has been ...
HSBC fined $470m for ‘abusive mortgage practices’ during 2008 crisis
February 8th, 2016
Settlement with US Department of Justice centres on allegations that bank ‘robo-signed’ thousands of foreclosure documents without reviewing paperwork HSBC has been fined $470m (£325m) for “abusive mortgage practices” in relation to the 2007-2009 housing crisis in which millions of ...
Commonwealth report calls for clearer legislation for virtual currencies
February 5th, 2016
Virtual currencies offer countries a cost-effective, fast and accessible alternative to settling financial payments, but unclear laws and regulations are preventing their responsible development and encouraging their exploitation by criminals, says a new Commonwealth report. Virtual currencies, which allow ...
EU Commission presents Action Plan to strengthen the fight against terrorist financing
February 3rd, 2016
The European Commission is presenting an Action Plan to strengthen the fight against the financing of terrorism. The recent terrorist attacks in the European Union and beyond demonstrate the need for a strong coordinated European response to combatting terrorism. ...
FCA fires warning shot at spread betting firms
February 3rd, 2016
Britain’s financial regulator warned spread betting firms on Tuesday to comply with its rules after a survey found poor practices that risk leaving customers unfairly treated. The Financial Conduct Authority published on Tuesday a “Dear CEO” letter sent to ...
