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Global Regulators Work Together On Blueprint For FinTech ‘Sandbox’

PYMNTS

Regulators from around the world are teaming up to create a blueprint for a global FinTech “sandbox.”. According to Reuters , Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the plans for a global testing bed for new financial technology apps.

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STC Pay, Moven Team Up To Launch Saudi Challenger Bank

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The founder of Moven, Brett King, said the new venture would be a “world-class” bank, and that it would set its sights on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. STC Pay, which does financial technology work for both companies and individuals, works with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency.

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Germany’s State-Backed Banks Advance Merger Discussions

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Talks between Frankfurt bank Helaba and asset manager Deka were sparked by regional banking heads. Landesbanken are regional, wholesale-focused institutions that serve the local savings banks, or Sparkassen, and are co-owned by the Sparkassen and regional government.

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China’s Ant Group Mulling Creation Of New Consumer Loan Unit

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China’s Ant Group is mulling the creation of a new consumer loan unit that would allow it to continue making loans throughout the country while complying with new Chinese banking regulations. Under the new regulations, the units would be limited to operating in China’s Chongquing municipal region. On Tuesday (Jan.

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Why P2P Could Soon Play A Leading Role In Middle East FinTech

PYMNTS

When it comes to lending — to say nothing of the wider world of payments — innovation and disruption have been on the rise in recent years thanks to digital and mobile technology, along with online marketplace models. Regulators the world over are beginning to take a closer look at the alternative and marketplace lending business model.

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Hong Kong’s FinTech Strategy

Chris Skinner

Here’s the summary: Financial Technology, more commonly referred to as FinTech, looks set to reshape the financial sector in the coming years and present Hong Kong with both challenges and opportunities. Jurisdictions such as the UK, Singapore, Switzerland and Australia are introducing FinTech-friendly policies and regulations.

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Regulatory convergence provides opportunity for fintech

Bobsguide

National and regional interests have helped to determine the shape of financial regulations in recent years, but politicians and regulators have acknowledged the need to consider the global nature of markets when constructing them. It could be good news for financial technology providers.

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