EBA AML/CFT Guidelines to crypto asset service providers (CASPs)
The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently came with updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) guidelines. These are extended...
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US falling behind peers on CBDC progress, warns think tank
The United States' slow progress on central bank digital currencies is seeing it fall behind the likes of China,...
Unlocking inorganic growth in the U.S. community banking landscape
In the ever-evolving landscape of community banking and credit unions in the United States, the theme of inorganic growth has...
Number of UK businesses in ‘critical’ financial distress skyrockets
Over 47,000 UK firms were in 'critical' financial distress during the last quarterThe volume of companies in 'significant' financial distress...
EU Agrees on Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional...
How Can EU Crypto Projects Maximize Their Current Freedom?
As all EU-based crypto companies are aware, the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA) marks a significant milestone...
How migrant banking’s expansion means different approaches in US vs. Europe
Migrant banking solutions, or banking for refugees and other recent arrivals, have been increasing in type and number in both...
UK Open Banking Payments in 2024
A year ago, I believed UK Open Banking payments were on a roll. Total payment initiations for 2022 were 68...
Opinion: U.S. banks are gaining in Europe, and their stocks top European and U.K. rivals
It has now been more than 15 years since the white heat of the global financial crisis, when Lehman Brothers,...
5 Companies to Watch as the U.S. Nears Approval of Its First Crypto ETFs
As the United States stands on the precipice of a landmark decision regarding the approval of its first cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded...
