By PlanetCompliance, June 23, 2017 [Insights , Lists , RegTech directory] The RegTech industry is buzzing: innovation has transformed how we use regulatory technology to deal with ever-increasing requirements and obligations from financial regulations. Who are the people though that move the sector, are the most …

By PlanetCompliance, June 20, 2017 [Alternative Finance insights , Angel Investing, Venture Capital and Private Equity insights , Blockchain & Smart Contracts Insights , Compliance , Insights , IT , Uncategorized] Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) are disrupting traditional financing models, because they are a very attractive way to raise money without being subject to the restrictions of the latter. The legal structure of ICOs is still …

By PlanetCompliance, June 16, 2017 [Alternative Finance , Alternative Finance insights , European Union , Insights , RegTech directory] Innovation in the field of Fintech in general and Regtech in particular cannot flourish with the support of regulators. Lawmakers and authorities provide the framework and play an important role in the practical application of …

By PlanetCompliance, June 9, 2017 [Alternative Finance insights , Angel Investing, Venture Capital and Private Equity insights , Blockchain , Blockchain & Smart Contracts Insights , Cryptocurrencies , Insights] The Government of Gibraltar published recently a public consultation for a DLT regulatory framework. Gibraltar says it recognises the potential of the technology that underpins decentralised virtual currencies and its many other financial and non-financial …

By PlanetCompliance, June 6, 2017 [Compliance , ESMA , Europe , European Union , Legal , MiFID II , News from the EU] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has added 14 new Q&As to its Questions and Answers (Q&A) document on the implementation of investor protection topics under the Market in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation …

By PlanetCompliance, June 6, 2017 [Automated Trading Insights , Insights , Lists] High-Frequency Traders often are very secretive people when it comes to numbers. However, every now and then something comes out, either through company announcements or through company fillings, for example, of the UK and European …

By PlanetCompliance, June 2, 2017 [Compliance , ESMA , European Union , MiFID II , News from the EU] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today the Final Report on product governance guidelines under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) regarding the target market assessment by manufacturers and …

By PlanetCompliance, June 1, 2017 [Uncategorized] Blockchain has caused a funding frenzy that is often compared with the Wild West. In 2016 alone funding in the industry has increased to over $850 million according to Funderbeam. Its Blockchain Industry Report outlines …

By PlanetCompliance, May 30, 2017 [Compliance , Debt , Derivatives , Equity , ESMA , European Union , Market Abuse Regulation , News from the EU , Sales&Trading] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated today its Q&A on practical questions regarding the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The updated Q&As include new answers regarding: Disclosure of inside information …

By PlanetCompliance, May 29, 2017 [ABC insights , Alternative Finance insights , Blockchain & Smart Contracts Insights , Compliance , Insights , MLRO , Risk Management] Blockchain technology is going to transform the financial industry in the coming years. This is likely to cause regulatory change, in particular with regard to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. This post will look at how financial …

By PlanetCompliance, May 27, 2017 [Alternative Finance , Australia , Compliance , IT , Oceania] ASIC, the Australian regulator, will establish a new regtech industry liaison network, conduct a number of new technology trials using regtech applications and establish a ‘hackathon’ later this year to help identify roadblocks to the …