Read about Finextra's new research paper in collaboration with Intel on the future of #regtech:
Download the research to find out what roles do AI and cloud play in regtech. Read more at: https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/31233/how-banks-are-leveraging-the-power-of-regtech---new-finextra-research


Russia Promises Regulation Will Not Kill ICOs
Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov promised not to let initial coin offerings (ICOs) in Russia “die” because of regulations last week. Despite bills being prepared to regulate them, President Vladimir Putin has said that ICOs hold “tremendous potential” and should not be obstructed. Read more at: https://news.bitcoin.com/russia-regulation-icos/


Don't let Regulators ruin AI
Academics and commentators are calling for a whole new regulatory body to control AI technologies. Read more at: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/609132/dont-let-regulators-ruin-ai/


Do you really know who you’re doing business with?
The importance of modern businesses requiring an innovative, effective, and low-cost way to perform due diligence on potential partners, customers and investors, around the world has been a millennial problem. Read more at: http://www.techbullion.com/really-know-youre-business-zac-cohen-trulioos-general-manager/


Australia publishes draft laws for relaxed fintech regulation
The Australian government published draft laws on Tuesday that would let financial technology companies operate without a full licence, a measure it said would encourage innovation without compromising existing levels of consumer protection. Find out more at: http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/technology/australia-publishes-draft-laws-for-relaxed-fintech-regulation


How does RegTech help banks comply with regulations?
The automation of anything regulatory, also known as RegTech, has been the source of refuge for financial institutions to alleviate massive costs that is stifling their growth. How are the solutions RegTech companies provide helpful? Find out more at: https://www.bbva.com/en/regtech-help-banks-comply-regulations/


Leading RegTech Firm Partners with Four of the Largest Banks in Australia
Fenergo, one of the few RegTech companies providing a full end-to-end solution for the customer engagement lifecycle, has been selected by four out of five of the biggest Australian banks to implement its solutions! Find out more at: https://www.fenergo.com/company/news/press-releases/fenergo-selected-by-4-of-the-largest-australian-banks.html

Launch of Hong Kong's SFC Regulatory Sandbox
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has launched its SFC Regulatory Sandbox to provide "a confined regulatory environment" for eligible FinTech firms who have an intention to conduct regulated businesses. Find out more at: http://www.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/EN/news-and-announcements/news/doc?refNo=17PR126

FATF FinTech and RegTech Forum, Berlin
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) held its second FinTech and RegTech Forum on 9 and 10 October 2017 in Berlin, Germany, chaired by the President of the FATF, Mr. Santiago Otamendi (Argentina). Find out more at: http://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/fatfgeneral/documents/fatf-fintech-regtech-forum-oct-2017.html


Beyond Bitcoin: What Does the Future of Financial Crime Hold?
Whatever Bitcoin’s fate, one thing seems certain: rapid technological change will shape financial crime in ways we are only beginning to grasp. Find out more at: https://rusi.org/commentary/beyond-bitcoin-what-does-future-financial-crime-hold

