FinCEN Files: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning
HSBC allowed fraudsters to transfer millions of dollars around the world even after it had learned of their scam, leaked secret files...
Asset Tokenisation: a solution searching for a problem?
For many, the term ‘tokenisation’ doesn’t ring bells outside the broader scope of data security, but in the financial world, this...
Regulation, Tech & a special look into Healthcare
It is a common refrain that “regulation is back”. While many will dispute that it ever went away, it does seem true that the nature and...
Citi becomes first US bank to win custody prize in China
Wall Street bank receives licence at a time of rapid growth in mainland funds market Citi’s entry into the market comes despite rising...
The year-on-year cost of compliance. Are we now less compliant than ever?
As we venture into the fourth quarter of this unprecedented year, still many uncertainties loom over the heads of businesses, large and...
Railsbank is buying Wirecard Card Solutions, the UK arm of the disgraced fintech
"A recent development since our June 25th blog 'What Wirecard reveals about regulating FinTechs'. We hope you find this update as...
The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Facial recognition and the future of KYC
Resulting from the covid-19 pandemic, traditionally face-to-face interactions such as board meetings, press conferences, product...
Will AI Trigger Massive Job Losses in Financial Services?
In financial services, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly, bringing in a plethora of opportunities for...
Unraveling RegTech's role within Insurtech
RegTech's success in the financial services industry has, ironically, also been one of the factors limiting its growth. Many understand...
MAS commits $250 million to fast-track financial sector innovation, develop Singaporean fintech tale
SINGAPORE - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is stepping up its support for fintech here, by committing $250 million in the...
