Rodrigo Zepeda CEO at Storm-7 Consulting Limited
By Rodrigo Zepeda, CEO, Storm-7 Consulting INTRODUCTION In 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) (Bank of England (BoE)) (collectively the “regulators”) sought to engage with financial firms and other stakeholders, to discuss new proposed measures to boost “diversity and inclusion” (D&I) in f...
06 March 2024 /regulation /crypto Fintech
King Leung Head of Financial Services and FinTech at InvestHK
Hong Kong has a well-established playbook of why it’s a leading international finance centre. We have competitive and low tax structures, free flow of capital, access to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), fair and effective markets. It is a list many of us are familiar with and the reason why we have a thriving ecosystem of around 1,000 fintech companie
06 March 2024 /regulation /markets Asia Financial Services
Raktim Singh Senior Product Leader at Infosys
All companies across the industries are facing these three types of challenges. These are 1. The right talent who can work in the given environment 2. Correct real time data to make decisions and 3. Ensuring that employees feel comfortable and get a personalized experience. We also want to create a workplace, which is more inclusive and accessible...
06 March 2024 /people /sustainable INDUSTRY 5.0
Francesco Fulcoli CCO at Flagstone
Francesco Fulcoli - Chief Compliance Officer The UK's financial regulator has sent a serious warning to financial institutions after identifying widespread failings in how firms are preventing money laundering. In a letter to the chief executives of regulated firms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) outlined common weaknesses it has found th...
06 March 2024 /regulation /crime Fintech
Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Transmeri, Demos, Real Time Economy Program,MyData
If you have a hammer, everything around may look like a nail - they say. With the hammer-advent of Self-sovereign Identity, DIDs, decentralised data, Trust over IP, Findy.fi, Open Wallet Foundation, eIDAS2 and especially the work on organisation wallets in EWC this is for sure looking like being the case. Any number of use cases have been listed....
05 March 2024 /retail /identity Innovation in Financial Services
By Rodrigo Zepeda, CEO, Storm-7 Consulting INTRODUCTION “Complicated as hell.” That is how I would summarise new proposed regulatory measures to boost “diversity and inclusion” (D&I) in financial services. In 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) (Bank of England (BoE)) (collectively the “reg...
05 March 2024 /regulation /crypto Fintech
Serhii Bondarenko Artificial Intelegence at Tickeron
Exploring the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency reveals an innovative segment of the financial market, characterized by digital assets and blockchain technology. This sphere, known for its decentralized nature, offers a novel opportunity for investors looking to diversify their portfolio beyond traditional assets. Authored by a seasoned financia...
05 March 2024 /inclusion /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Jamel Derdour CMO at Transact365 / Nucleus365
In the bustling and dynamic region of Southeast Asia, a transformation is underway in the realm of payments. As technological innovation accelerates and digital infrastructure expands, Southeast Asia is experiencing a surge in the adoption of digital payment solutions, revolutionising the way people transact and interact with money. This article e...
05 March 2024 /payments /markets Payments strategies 2015-2020-2030
Terry Hubert Global Trade Strategist at Swift
Trade finance, essential for global commerce, facilitates 80-90% of trade transactions, serving as a primary driver for economic growth. However, its heavy reliance on paper contrasts with the digital evolution seen in other financial sectors. As innovation progresses unevenly across the industry, fragmentation emerges as a significant challenge a...
05 March 2024 /payments /wholesale SWIFT Matters
Mete Feridun Chair at EMU Centre for Financial Regulation and Risk
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) recent Wholesale Data Market Study (MS23/1.5) underscores the pivotal role of wholesale data within the financial markets, highlighting its importance for a myriad of critical functions such as identifying investment opportunities, executing financial asset trades, making informed investment decisions, eval...
05 March 2024 /wealth /markets Data Management and Governance
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