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Regtech And Compliance In Switzerland
Banks and firms are increasingly turning to regtech solutions that leverage software and automation to close compliance gaps, address new regulatory challenges and cut costs. Regtech refers to technology and software created to address regulatory requirements and help companies stay
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Swiss Regulator Meets With Crypto Industry To Clarify ICO Guidelines
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is holding a series of roundtable discussions across Switzerland to present and clarify its recently released ICO guidelines. The regulator said the purpose is to provide first-hand information to market participants interested in
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New Research Paper Examines ICO Regulation Across 25 Jurisdictions
A new research paper by University of St. Thomas School of Law professor Wulf A. Kaal examines how governments around the world are regulating the fast-evolving initial coin offering (ICO) market. The paper, called “Initial Coin Offerings: The Top 25
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FINMA Aspires to Enable Blockchain Innovation but Remains Vigilant of ICOs, Cryptos
While countries likes China and South Korea are cracking down on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) activities, Switzerland is quickly emerging as the favored location for entrepreneurs to host their crypto businesses and conduct token sales. Switzerland is already
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How New ICO Rules Affect ICO Marketing
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have raised more than US$1.6 billion so far this year, surpassing traditional venture capital money. As the novel fundraising method gains popularity, the practice and processes of marketing ICO campaigns, too, have been on high demand.
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10 Must-Read Fintech, Regtech and Blockchain Research Papers
Fintech has taken the finance and banking sector by storm, especially as a response to the 2008 financial crisis. Many academics and experts have explored the emergence of trend, and study the opportunities and challenges that digital platforms, cutting-edge technologies
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PSD2: How EU Banks And Fintechs Are Responding To Open Banking/APIs
The Payment Services Directive (PSD2), established by the European Commission and currently pending the adoption by the EU Counsel of Ministers, is a major policy development set to impact the payments industry across Europe. The PSD2 seeks to standardize and
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New EU Fintech Task Force to Propose Policy Measures in 2017
The European Commission has set up a special fintech task force to develop strategies to address the potential challenges that fintech poses. The working group will engage outside experts and market participants in order to propose policy suggestions in the
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EU’s Payment Services Directive (PSD2): What It Is And Why It Matters
Recent regulatory changes in Europe, including the Payment Services Directive (PSD2), are set to accelerate payments innovation. The Payment Services Directive (PSD) was initially adopted by the European Union (EU) in 2007 and aimed at providing a legal framework for
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Swiss Financial Regulator Announces New Rulings to Boost Fintech
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has announced new rulings aimed at reducing obstacles for fintech startups and allow the industry to flourish. FINMA has released a new circular on video and online customer identification (FINMA Circ. 2016/7) allowing
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