The Disruption House announces new Capital Markets Cluster model LeapRate

October 11, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

The Disruption House announces new Capital Markets Cluster model

The Disruption House (TDH) just announced the availability of three Capital Markets Clusters. These are the first in a series of domain specific models, created to pinpoint key business areas their 18 partner financial firms are focusing upon as part of their overall transformation initiatives. The first Capital Markets Clusters include; Client Servicing, Legal &…

October 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

The Bank of England’s FinTech Accelerator: What have we done and what have we learned?

In the remarks made to Fintech firms in Cambridge today, Andrew Hauser, Executive Director for Banking, Payments and Financial Resilience, reflected on the work of the Bank of England’s FinTech Accelerator since its launch in June 2016. Hauser also announced the firms the Accelerator would be working with in the latest cohort of proofs of…

SEC charges nine hackers and traders in Edgar hacking case

October 02, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

SEC beefs up security around EDGAR filing system following 2016 cyber intrusion

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton today provided an update on the status of the agency’s review and investigation of the 2016 intrusion into the EDGAR system. In addition to updating previous disclosures, today's announcement also includes additional information on the agency’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity risk profile going forward. The ongoing staff investigation of the…

September 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC announces launch of SFC Regulatory Sandbox

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a circular announcing the launch of the SFC Regulatory Sandbox to provide a confined regulatory environment for qualified firms to conduct regulated activities utilising financial technologies (Fintech). The sandbox aims to enable qualified firms, through close dialogue with and supervision by the SFC, to identify…

September 22, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA and Hong Kong Insurance Authority sign Fintech co-operation agreement

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announces today that it has entered into a co-operation agreement with the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) to enhance collaboration in supporting Fintech innovation. Under the agreement, the FCA and the IA will cooperate on information sharing on innovation and referrals of innovative firms seeking to enter the counterpart's market.…

September 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Financial Regulators of Japan and Abu Dhabi Global Market cooperate on FinTech

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) today announced the completion of a framework for co-operation to promote innovation in financial services in Japan and ADGM. This Co-operation Framework recognises the global nature of innovation in financial services. It will enable FSA…

September 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Saxo Bank joins Copenhagen Fintech Lab

Together with Copenhagen Fintech Lab Saxo are opening the door to connect and foster relationships with Fintech startups on a global scale. In September Copenhagen based online brokerage provider Saxo Bank celebrates it 25 year anniversary and, after reporting a nice 4% increase in August trading volumes, the company just shared that has become a sponsor…

September 12, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Optimove looks to bring Gaming and FX Broker client retention tools to Financial Services

Customer marketing and retention specialist Optimove has announced its official entry into the financial services space. Optimove’s platform, which is popular among both Gaming and FX Broker clients to whom client retention and minimizing client churn is key to success, is already used by retail and gaming stalwarts like StitchFix, Glossier, 1-800-Flowers, Adore Me and Zynga, and…

September 11, 2017 BY admin

Israel Diamond Exchange and Carats.IO to launch diamond backed digital currency

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has signed an agreement with start-up CARATS.IO to launch a digital currency backed by diamonds named CDC – Carats.IO Diamond Currency. The start-up specializes in Big Data solutions for the precious gems and diamond industries. The new digital currency will be based solely on investments in diamonds purchased at the Israel Diamond…

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