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SEC Announces Enforcement Initiatives to Combat Cyber-Based Threats and Protect Retail Investors

26/09/2017(0)
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced two new initiatives that will build on its Enforcement Division’s ongoing efforts to address cyber-based threats and protect retail investors. The creation ... Read More
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Thomson Reuters Expands CLEAR ID Confirm With Business Data

25/09/2017(0)
Thomson Reuters has expanded its identity verification process — CLEAR ID Confirm — to include business and organizational data. As part of the CLEAR online investigations suite, CLEAR ID ... Read More
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Financial regulators announced cooperation on FinTech

21/09/2017(0)
The Financial Services Agency of Japan (‘FSA’) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (‘FSRA’) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (‘ADGM’) today announced the completion of a framework for co-operation ... Read More
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Bitcoin and the Fintech Sector Are Being Scrutinized by Mexican Legislators

19/09/2017(0)
Mexico would regulate its fast-growing financial technology sector, including firms that use crypto-currencies like bitcoin, to protect consumers and spur competition, under a proposed bill seen by Reuters. The ... Read More
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Deutsche Börse combines selected Eurex products in low-cost data package for private investors

18/09/2017(0)
Effective immediately, Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services is offering the new information product “Eurex Retail Europe” which contains selected Eurex products to private investors free of charge. Following ... Read More
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SWIFT launches gpi certification programme for global payment applications

12/09/2017(0)
SWIFT announces today the launch of an approved certification programme for vendors that support SWIFT gpi in their payment applications. This certification programme will ensure that gpi capabilities are ... Read More
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Visa Enables On the Go Payments With the New Fitbit Ionic

30/08/2017(0)
Visa (NYSE:V) announced it is enabling Visa payments on Fitbit’s first smartwatch – Fitbit Ionic™. Eligible cardholders of participating banks will be able to make payments with Fitbit Pay™, ... Read More
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Hong Kong and Dubai financial regulators sign Fintech cooperation agreement

29/08/2017(0)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) entered into a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish a framework for mutual assistance to keep abreast of ... Read More
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Paysafe completes acquisition of Merchants’ Choice Payment Solutions

24/08/2017(0)
Paysafe Group plc (LSE: PAYS.L, “Paysafe” or the “Group”), a leading global provider of payment solutions, announces today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all ... Read More
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Barclays is the first UK high street bank that lets you make a payment by simply asking Siri

21/08/2017(0)
Customers will now be able to make payments by saying ‘Hey Siri, Pay £15 with Barclays’ No need to open the app – rely on Siri and use ... Read More
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