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6 Reasons Financial Institutions Are Embracing Risk and Regulation Tactics

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Legal Obligations and Regulatory Frameworks It is well-known that financial institutions operate within a complex web of laws and regulations. Banks can better insulate themselves from economic downturns and unforeseen shocks by conducting thorough risk assessments and adhering to regulatory guidelines.

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Draft Guidelines Clarify GDPR Scope

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As GDPR continues to take root, having an impact in Europe and beyond the confines of the continent, news came late last month that the European Data Protection Board has published draft guidelines that touch on the data protection regulation’s territorial scope. Blockchain and Caution on Regulations. Within the U.K.,

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Gig Economy Drone Operators Could Soon Pilot Last-Mile Delivery

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As reported by CNN , Connecticut-based Aquiline Drones is aiming to debut a smartphone app that will allow licensed drone operators to do short-term, project-based work as drone pilots. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that drone operators be certified.

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Central Bank of Nigeria releases new guidelines for mobile money operators

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The apex regulator of banking activities in Nigeria has released new guidelines to further regulate the services provided by mobile money operators (MMOs) in Nigeria.

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EU To Examine German Regulators’ Oversight Of Wirecard

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial watchdog, plans to examine how German regulators handled oversight of Wirecard AG , the collapsed payments company that is facing a series of criminal allegations. ESMA said they will conclude the inquiry by the end of October.

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Bitcoin Daily: Signal Messaging App Testing Crypto Payments; Gemini Adds 20 Tokens To Exchange; SIA, WizKey Partner For Credit Market Based On Blockchain

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In other news, European FinTech SIA is partnering with WizKey to create a platform to allow credit negotiations on blockchain for banks, financial operators and funds, according to a press release. Diokno, Philippines’ Central Bank (BSP) governor in the release.

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Indonesian FinTechs Face New Regulations

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FinTech firms operating in Indonesia and running peer-to-peer lending businesses may face new regulations from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK). What’s important is they get onto our radar because we don’t want to regulate the prudential aspects hastily.