EU expands AML regulation impacting cryptocurrency compliance
The European Parliament has voted to adopt a package of laws to strengthen the EU’s AML and terrorist financing...
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UK Finance develops model clauses for variable recurring payments
UK Finance has teamed up with law firm Addleshaw Goddard to put together a set of model clauses that...
Forget the US Magnificent 7
Europe's top tech stocks have grown by 15% since the beginning of 2024 eToro says the US seven's grip on the market...
Bank must be right to cash in some of its tech stocks, says HAMISH MCRAE
Where Goldman Sachs goes, other investors would be wise to follow. Last week the bank declared it was time to...
Open Banking In The Global South
Open Banking is under continuous discussion and implementation in OECD and European markets. This post provides a brief operator view...
The EU AI Act – What Are The Implications For Banking and Fintech?
Yesterday’s European Parliament's final vote on the AI Act, set to take effect this May, heralds the world's most comprehensive...
BaaS platform Griffin raises $24 million and launches as a fully-operational UK bank
UK Banking-as-a-Service startup Griffin has snared $24 million in fresh funding to meet regulatory capital requirements and exit 'mobilisation'...
UK banks closed 140,000 business accounts last year
New de-banking figures show more than 140,000 business accounts were closed by major UK banks last year.
The data...
Frankfurt wins race to host new EU anti-money laundering agency
Frankfurt has won the race to host the EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), beating out competition from eight...
EU mandatory regulation is on the money
EU mandatory regulations for instant credit transfers within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) are right on the money. The key...
