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I was in conversation with a banker the other day and we got around to regulations and regulators, as many conversations with banks tend to do. I guess it falls into three categories: the way regulations used to be; the way … The post Time for a global regulator appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Future Grid Opinion Regulation MORE
I was thinking about this question of how to regulate global technology platforms that don’t recognise national boundaries, mainly in the context of crypto and digital currencies. How can you regulate a global currency that has no view of state or national laws? Obviously, you can only regulate it when … The post Regulating the unregulated appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Crime Fintech Grid Opinion Regulation MORE
I was running a fun panel on regulation this week. That kind of sounds like a lie – whatever can be fun about regulation – but hey, it was. I often reflect on the fact that regulators run with their eyes in the rear-view mirror. They can’t see what’s ahead … The post Regulators: damned if they do and damned if they don’t appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Grid Regulation MORE
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I guess that this is logical as my last line was that government control of cryptocurrencies is “not so easy for cryptocurrencies that have … The post Regulating the cryptocurrency markets appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Fintech Future Grid Innovation Opinion Payments RegulationSomeone made the comment on my platform piece about what happens when there are no Jack Ma’s or Mark Zuckerberg’s, as the whole thing is decentralised? MORE
Robinhood has come under the watchful eye of regulators — this time in Massachusetts. State regulators are set to file a complaint on Wednesday (Dec. 16) saying that the stock-trading platform failed to protect its customers and their assets, violating state laws and regulations. MORE
Europe's biggest banks have called on the European Commission to implement tough regulations for cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins, that would protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty in monetary policy, Reuters reported. MORE
The proposed regulations from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are expected within the next few weeks and are almost certain to guide the actions of a newly announced government digital watchdog, FT reported. MORE
Following on from Facebook’s announcement of its own digital currency Libra, the key regulatory body of banking – the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – which sets standards like the Basel capital reserve requirements, has stepped into the debate and produced a report on their view of the threat and … The post Is Big Tech good or bad for banking … the regulator’s view appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Future Grid Regulation MORE
Compliance with financial regulations market-to-market around the globe is increasingly automated yet relies on the same human emotion that undergirds all forms of exchange: trust. Bank Regulation Ekata News Open Banking payments PYMNTS Study regulations Security MORE
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A bigger question must also be: how can a regulatory check that a bank is compliant with their regulatory changes, if their regulations change every 12 minutes are run to 1,000’s of pages? The answer is they can’t, but they don’t … The post The Semantic Regulator (#RegTech Rules) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Fintech Grid Regulation Technology UncategorizedA bank has to make a regulatory change every 12 minutes. That’s some task. MORE
But they are also forcing central banks and regulators to rethink and restructure their approaches to becoming resilient, adopting new technologies, leveraging data and constructing an agile operating model, all while providing regulatory services. Hence, regulators need to step up to stay relevant in the digital economy. The post Digital regulators are a new norm in financial services appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. MORE
In fact, what gets me is that regulations are the big ticket barrier to change in banking. It’s what protects the banks from disruption and change, as … The post Bank regulations change every 12 minutes appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Grid Regulation UncategorizedI recently spent a day in a meeting discussing Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) … yawn. Well, it is a bit of a dull area, but highly important. MORE
Trade finance players, including corporates, banks and regulators, are finally ready to embrace modernization and technology. As a highly regulated area of financial services, trade finance has struggled to enter the digital age. MORE
Bitcoin is about to get even more scrutiny by regulators, on a global stage. As reported by Reuters this week, Lagarde said at a conference sponsored by the newswire that bitcoin should be regulated — worldwide. She went on to say that “there has to be regulation. MORE
The California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect in January, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) went into effect in 2018. Retailers of all sizes will be forced to prepare for new, stricter regulations. Regulation Big Tech bill data privacy digital privacy laws legal Legislation new jersey News regulations user data What's Hot MORE
While still in its early stages, Regulation Crowdfunding and other frameworks, such as Regulation A+ , have expanded choice for business owners, although it will take some time before awareness and understanding of this route to capital grows among entrepreneurs. MORE
Google Antitrust india legal News regulations What's HotThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into Google Pay to see if it has been abusing its dominance of the country’s digital payment markets, reported LiveMint.com on Monday (Feb. MORE
This means this is not the end … The post BaaS works, it’s the regulations that don’t appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Opinion RegulationDuring my MoneyBox interview about Wirecard (see end of this blog), Paul asked me the question: how could this happen again? What’s next? And I said, we learn from our mistakes. Progress never stops. Wirecard won’t shut down FinTech. It will amend it. MORE
Before 2010, I was writing a lot about technology but it was all heavily geared towards regulations. MiFID and PSD were top of mind, along with Basel III and other global, European and domestic regulations. I wrote a lot about regulations. … The post Slow regulations versus fast tech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Grid Innovation Regulation Technology Uncategorized MORE
Chinese regulators along with Jack Ma and his Ant Group have reached an agreement that would turn the financial technology company (FinTech) into a financial holding company. But it is also a major Chinese lender , and that is what attracted regulators’ scrutiny. MORE
Republican commissioner Hester Peirce , a top Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official, wants to see more regulation for cryptocurrency, according to Reuters , as major companies like Tesla , BNY Mellon Corp. MORE
Seven billion people have access … The post How do governments regulate a networked world? Opinion Regulation Technology UncategorizedFollowing on from yesterday’s blog about Little Britain and a hard Brexit, we all know the world has been globalising and, even though there is currently a backlash against globalisation per se, it is unstoppable. It is unstoppable primarily because of technology. The whole planet is now on the network. MORE
According to Mexican regulators, the two companies in charge of the country's credit and debit settlements represent "a near monopoly," and big businesses need to sell shares in those companies, the Associated Press (AP) reported. MORE
Cashplus was granted an unrestricted banking license by the Prudential Regulation Authority on Wednesday (Feb. Bank Regulation bank regulation Cashplus Digital Banking international mobile News SMBs What's Hot MORE
Payment companies that already possess state licenses will be given one year to comply with the new regulations. Chinese regulators have since ordered Ant to restructure its business and have launched an antitrust probe into its sibling company, Alibaba , Bloomberg added. MORE
The Wall Street Journal reported that the disagreement was disclosed by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, one of the EU’s privacy regulators. The Irish regulator did not say which entities objected to its proposed decision, or on what grounds. MORE
As mentioned on Friday, they see … The post The regulator’s view of bitcoin, 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Digital Bank Fintech Grid Innovation Opinion RegulationAs part of the blockchain conference, I chaired a session with some central bankers talking about their views on distributed ledger technologies. These central banks have run trials and are thinking about it, but none of them are particularly big on blockchain right now. MORE
The rise of insurtech is running parallel to the rise of regtech, as financial firms and startups apply artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies to the dizzying world of financial regulation. Changing the face of regulation for a fresher, more transparent take isn’t exactly easy–as the OCC is finding out–but we […]. Fintech has another cousin. MORE
The post Regulators eye big data impact on ratemaking appeared first on Daily Fintech. InsurTech #bigdata #predictivemodels #ratemaking #regulatorIn insurance, big data connotes unstructured and structured data that influences underwriting, rating, and pricing. MORE
But states are already working together to streamline regulation while continuing to enforce consumer protections and encourage innovation. Fintech CSBS OCC State regulators Fintech regulations MORE
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Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma reportedly told regulators at a meeting: "You can take any of the platforms Ant has, as long as the country needs it.”. Regulation Antitrust Big Tech cma Facebook Featured News FTC Google Lawsuits News MORE
But in doing so, it will now face more scrutiny from regulators, Bloomberg reported. Regulation will be more of an issue for crypto companies the bigger and more ubiquitous they become, Bloomberg reported. Cryptocurrency Bitcoin cryptocurrency News regulations What's Hot MORE
Here’s where the regulator will focus in 2020: The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published its work programme for 2020. The FSB’s work priorities for 2020 reflect the evolving nature of the global financial … The post The regulator’s focus for 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Future Grid Payments RegulationI was going to write stuff about this but The Financial Stability Board did it for me. MORE
After having its $37 billion dual IPO pulled by Beijing, Jack Ma’s Ant Group is working fast to overhaul operations to comply with government regulations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Jan. The company was told by Chinese financial regulators at a Dec. MORE
Regulation Related Topics Chris Skinner
APRIL 3, 2019
I was in conversation with a banker the other day and we got around to regulations and regulators, as many conversations with banks tend to do. I guess it falls into three categories: the way regulations used to be; the way … The post Time for a global regulator appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Future Grid Opinion Regulation
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
I guess that this is logical as my last line was that government control of cryptocurrencies is “not so easy for cryptocurrencies that have … The post Regulating the cryptocurrency markets appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Fintech Future Grid Innovation Opinion Payments RegulationSomeone made the comment on my platform piece about what happens when there are no Jack Ma’s or Mark Zuckerberg’s, as the whole thing is decentralised?
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Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
I was thinking about this question of how to regulate global technology platforms that don’t recognise national boundaries, mainly in the context of crypto and digital currencies. How can you regulate a global currency that has no view of state or national laws? Obviously, you can only regulate it when … The post Regulating the unregulated appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Crime Fintech Grid Opinion Regulation
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Before 2010, I was writing a lot about technology but it was all heavily geared towards regulations. MiFID and PSD were top of mind, along with Basel III and other global, European and domestic regulations. I wrote a lot about regulations. … The post Slow regulations versus fast tech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Grid Innovation Regulation Technology Uncategorized
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Chris Skinner
JUNE 29, 2020
This means this is not the end … The post BaaS works, it’s the regulations that don’t appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Opinion RegulationDuring my MoneyBox interview about Wirecard (see end of this blog), Paul asked me the question: how could this happen again? What’s next? And I said, we learn from our mistakes. Progress never stops. Wirecard won’t shut down FinTech. It will amend it.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Europe's biggest banks have called on the European Commission to implement tough regulations for cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins, that would protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty in monetary policy, Reuters reported.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Google Antitrust india legal News regulations What's HotThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into Google Pay to see if it has been abusing its dominance of the country’s digital payment markets, reported LiveMint.com on Monday (Feb.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 24, 2017
The rise of insurtech is running parallel to the rise of regtech, as financial firms and startups apply artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies to the dizzying world of financial regulation. Changing the face of regulation for a fresher, more transparent take isn’t exactly easy–as the OCC is finding out–but we […]. Fintech has another cousin.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Republican commissioner Hester Peirce , a top Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official, wants to see more regulation for cryptocurrency, according to Reuters , as major companies like Tesla , BNY Mellon Corp.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 1, 2021
Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma reportedly told regulators at a meeting: "You can take any of the platforms Ant has, as long as the country needs it.”. Regulation Antitrust Big Tech cma Facebook Featured News FTC Google Lawsuits News
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 7, 2020
Here’s where the regulator will focus in 2020: The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published its work programme for 2020. The FSB’s work priorities for 2020 reflect the evolving nature of the global financial … The post The regulator’s focus for 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Future Grid Payments RegulationI was going to write stuff about this but The Financial Stability Board did it for me.
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Chris Skinner
JANUARY 31, 2017
A bigger question must also be: how can a regulatory check that a bank is compliant with their regulatory changes, if their regulations change every 12 minutes are run to 1,000’s of pages? The answer is they can’t, but they don’t … The post The Semantic Regulator (#RegTech Rules) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Fintech Grid Regulation Technology UncategorizedA bank has to make a regulatory change every 12 minutes. That’s some task.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 6, 2020
The proposed regulations from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are expected within the next few weeks and are almost certain to guide the actions of a newly announced government digital watchdog, FT reported.
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 30, 2017
In fact, what gets me is that regulations are the big ticket barrier to change in banking. It’s what protects the banks from disruption and change, as … The post Bank regulations change every 12 minutes appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Grid Regulation UncategorizedI recently spent a day in a meeting discussing Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) … yawn. Well, it is a bit of a dull area, but highly important.
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Seven billion people have access … The post How do governments regulate a networked world? Opinion Regulation Technology UncategorizedFollowing on from yesterday’s blog about Little Britain and a hard Brexit, we all know the world has been globalising and, even though there is currently a backlash against globalisation per se, it is unstoppable. It is unstoppable primarily because of technology. The whole planet is now on the network.
Accenture
JUNE 18, 2020
But they are also forcing central banks and regulators to rethink and restructure their approaches to becoming resilient, adopting new technologies, leveraging data and constructing an agile operating model, all while providing regulatory services. Hence, regulators need to step up to stay relevant in the digital economy. The post Digital regulators are a new norm in financial services appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Compliance with financial regulations market-to-market around the globe is increasingly automated yet relies on the same human emotion that undergirds all forms of exchange: trust. Bank Regulation Ekata News Open Banking payments PYMNTS Study regulations Security
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Chinese regulators along with Jack Ma and his Ant Group have reached an agreement that would turn the financial technology company (FinTech) into a financial holding company. But it is also a major Chinese lender , and that is what attracted regulators’ scrutiny.
Payments Source
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
But states are already working together to streamline regulation while continuing to enforce consumer protections and encourage innovation. Fintech CSBS OCC State regulators Fintech regulations
PYMNTS
JANUARY 20, 2021
Payment companies that already possess state licenses will be given one year to comply with the new regulations. Chinese regulators have since ordered Ant to restructure its business and have launched an antitrust probe into its sibling company, Alibaba , Bloomberg added.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Trade finance players, including corporates, banks and regulators, are finally ready to embrace modernization and technology. As a highly regulated area of financial services, trade finance has struggled to enter the digital age.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Regulation App Store Apple Google legal News North Dakota regulations What's Hot
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 16, 2020
International banking china international lenders Lending News people's bank of china regulations What's Hot
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
As mentioned on Friday, they see … The post The regulator’s view of bitcoin, 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Blockchain Digital Bank Fintech Grid Innovation Opinion RegulationAs part of the blockchain conference, I chaired a session with some central bankers talking about their views on distributed ledger technologies. These central banks have run trials and are thinking about it, but none of them are particularly big on blockchain right now.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 15, 2021
After having its $37 billion dual IPO pulled by Beijing, Jack Ma’s Ant Group is working fast to overhaul operations to comply with government regulations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Jan. The company was told by Chinese financial regulators at a Dec.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Robinhood has come under the watchful eye of regulators — this time in Massachusetts. State regulators are set to file a complaint on Wednesday (Dec. 16) saying that the stock-trading platform failed to protect its customers and their assets, violating state laws and regulations.
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
I was running a fun panel on regulation this week. That kind of sounds like a lie – whatever can be fun about regulation – but hey, it was. I often reflect on the fact that regulators run with their eyes in the rear-view mirror. They can’t see what’s ahead … The post Regulators: damned if they do and damned if they don’t appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Grid Regulation
Chris Skinner
JUNE 23, 2019
Following on from Facebook’s announcement of its own digital currency Libra, the key regulatory body of banking – the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – which sets standards like the Basel capital reserve requirements, has stepped into the debate and produced a report on their view of the threat and … The post Is Big Tech good or bad for banking … the regulator’s view appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Future Grid Regulation
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
According to Mexican regulators, the two companies in charge of the country's credit and debit settlements represent "a near monopoly," and big businesses need to sell shares in those companies, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 20, 2020
The Wall Street Journal reported that the disagreement was disclosed by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, one of the EU’s privacy regulators. The Irish regulator did not say which entities objected to its proposed decision, or on what grounds.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 14, 2021
Bitcoin is about to get even more scrutiny by regulators, on a global stage. As reported by Reuters this week, Lagarde said at a conference sponsored by the newswire that bitcoin should be regulated — worldwide. She went on to say that “there has to be regulation.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Cashplus was granted an unrestricted banking license by the Prudential Regulation Authority on Wednesday (Feb. Bank Regulation bank regulation Cashplus Digital Banking international mobile News SMBs What's Hot
PYMNTS
MARCH 2, 2020
The California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect in January, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) went into effect in 2018. Retailers of all sizes will be forced to prepare for new, stricter regulations. Regulation Big Tech bill data privacy digital privacy laws legal Legislation new jersey News regulations user data What's Hot
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 28, 2020
But in doing so, it will now face more scrutiny from regulators, Bloomberg reported. Regulation will be more of an issue for crypto companies the bigger and more ubiquitous they become, Bloomberg reported. Cryptocurrency Bitcoin cryptocurrency News regulations What's Hot
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
While still in its early stages, Regulation Crowdfunding and other frameworks, such as Regulation A+ , have expanded choice for business owners, although it will take some time before awareness and understanding of this route to capital grows among entrepreneurs.
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