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Diverse backgrounds

Is socio-economic background a new key concern in UK financial services?

September 4, 2023

UK financial services regulators will publish a Consultation Paper to drive diversity and inclusion improvement in September — and socio-economic status is likely to be at its core.

APP fraud victim

APP scams: prevention benefits us all

September 1, 2023

While reimbursement for APP fraud is generally regarded as a positive step, it is crucial to recognise the profound impacts that go beyond the mere restoration of funds.

Mexico digital flag

Mexico’s fintech law “needs a shake-up”

August 31, 2023

Of the 650 fintechs in operation in Mexico, just 46 operate under its 2018 fintech law. Industry experts lament its shortcomings.

Rage-ometer

Banks contest new era of higher capital demands

August 30, 2023

US lenders are baulking at regulators’ push to steer them towards international best practice standards by hiking capital requirements.

Cracked Apac map

Fragmented UBO rules in Asia-Pacific complicate financial crime fight

August 29, 2023

Risks facing banks whose businesses straddle highly regulated home markets and countries with ill-defined rules and lower transparency standards are growing. 

FX board

Settling FX in a T+1 world

August 23, 2023

The $7.5tn-a-day global foreign exchange market is once again buffeted by the regulatory shifts elsewhere.

Euro money laundering

Tackling illicit financial flows in eastern Europe

August 23, 2023

Economic security issues have come to the fore, particularly in eastern Europe, as risks in the fintech space continue to evolve.

Diversifying arrows

The bright side of bank diversification

August 17, 2023

Greater diversification proves to be useful in times of crisis.

Europe map on euro note

Will windfall taxes spread across Europe?

August 15, 2023

The Italian windfall tax on banks has raised questions over whether more governments will consider implementing their own levy.

Bitcoin logo over Jakarta

State-backed cryptocurrency exchange launched in Indonesia

August 15, 2023

A booming crypto market in Indonesia impacts moves towards transparency and investor protection.

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