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Hong Kong Concludes Consultation on Proposed Approach to Stablecoin Legislation

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The government will enact the new legislation to bring issuers of fiat-referencing stablecoins into the regulatory perimeter. On 17 July 2024, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Hong Kong Monetary...more

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Fintech solutions for the financial services sector

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Challenges and opportunities in the US, UK and Europe - "Many Fintechs that previously avoided bank-like regulation in the US are now actively seeking that status." The digital revolution was well underway long before most...more

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Latest updates on the Italian Regulatory Sandbox

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New provisions have been introduced to the Italian law concerning the development of FinTech initiatives and the establishment of an Italian Fintech Sandbox. Secondary measures are expected to be enacted by 31 January 2021....more

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The EMA plans to grant early access to a test version of the CTIS

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On 21 September 2020, the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) announced its plan to provide access to a test version of the Clinical Trials Information System (“CTIS”) by mid-2021. Potential users will have access to an...more

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Greek Sustainability Initiative Promotes Cooperation Between Competitors

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The initiative includes a competition law sustainability “sandbox” in which market participants could team up to work on sustainable business projects. The Greek Competition Authority (HCC) has announced a public...more

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Financial institutions general regulatory news, July 2020 #4

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BigTech: International Banking Federation report - The House of Lords EU Services Sub-Committee has published the letter it has sent to John Glen, Economic Secretary and City Minister, on the UK-EU negotiations in...more

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Global Payments Newsletter, March 2020

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Key developments of interest over the last month include: Spain: The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved a draft Bill for the Digital Transformation of the Financial System, which will create a Spanish regulatory...more

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Italy consults on FinTech sandbox

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The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched a consultation on a Draft Decree on the criteria to test FinTech initiatives in a sandbox environment and to establish a FinTech Committee. The criteria include the...more

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ESMA reports on FinTech firm licensing regimes across Europe

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On 12 July 2019 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) reported on the status of FinTech firm licensing regimes across the EU, based on two ESMA surveys of EU national competent authorities (NCAs). ESMA's report...more

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Update on the Status of Initial Coin Offerings in Europe

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With crypto-currencies on the rise and technological developments providing great opportunities in the financial services sector, Initial Coin Offerings ("ICO") provide an innovative way of raising capital. They are...more

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EU Report on Regulatory Sandboxes and Innovation Hubs

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Fulfilling the mandate in the European Commission's March 2018 FinTech Action Plan, the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities has published a report on regulatory sandboxes and innovation hubs, together...more

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European Commission Outlines its Action Plan for FinTech

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The European Commission has issued a Communication on FinTech to the European Parliament, the European Council, the European Central Bank, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions....more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Topics on Broker-Dealer, Derivatives, CFTC and UK/EU Developments

BROKER-DEALER - FINRA Proposes Rule Change Related to the Content of the Securities Industry Essentials Examination - On January 12, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) filed with the Securities and...more

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Payments Innovation and Competition in Retail Banking Services Stay High on FCA Agenda for 2018

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Driven by payments innovation and new regulation, 2018 is cited as the year for some of the most significant changes retail banking has seen. At the Westminster Business Forum for Digital Payments, Adoption, Innovation and...more

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