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Ant’s IPO Journey Faces Regulatory Hill – Is Lending In Crosshairs?

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In language from the Shanghai exchange translated from the Mandarin by CNBC and sent to Ant, the exchange noted, “Your company has also reported significant issues such as the changes in financial technology regulatory environment. As has been widely reported, the listings — to have been done dually in Shanghai and Hong Kong on Nov.

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Cryptos, Blockchain Listed Among SEC Priorities In 2020

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In documents released Tuesday (Jan. So, the focus will be on retail investors, where the OICE will look at, among other things, investment suitability and the effectiveness of compliance programs and controls, according to documentations. Call it, perhaps, a New Year’s Resolution list — for regulators.

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China’s Bank Watchdog Goes After Supply Chain Finance Fraud

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The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) is introducing new measures that require banks and insurance companies to validate trade transaction and documents to combat the risk of fraud. Noah, however, claims that it had verified all documentation with JD.com. Regulators Step In.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Fall Festivities

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Core connectivity and API providers CFM and NXTsoft merged, acquiring document workflow provider IMM and rebranding as Kinective. Treasury management provider Dragonfly Financial Technologies launched independently from an ACI Worldwide sale. Alogent acquired document imaging and tracking solution provider AccuSystems.

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German Finance Minister Speaks Out Against Stablecoins

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It also will discuss how to deal with potential problems and challenges that come from using digital financial technologies. According to a government document, Berlin is working closely with allies in Europe and abroad to prevent stablecoins from being introduced.

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FinTech Sleek Lands $4M For Corporate Services Platform

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Financial technology company Sleek has reportedly netted $4 million in venture funding for its efforts to take on the traditional corporate services industry. million documented foreign workers. SEEDS Capital , the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore , led the funding round, which also included MI8 Ltd.,

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UK Financial Watchdog Says Wirecard Cooperative But Assets To Stay Frozen 

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The report said firms such as Pockit, the London-based financial technology company that offers an alternative to traditional banks, and U Account, the Sheffield, England digital bank, a subsidiary of subprime lender Morses Club PLC that provides finance to poorer clients, are among those hardest hit. authorities.

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