What Wirecard reveals about regulating FinTechs
Wirecard's Founder, Markus Braun, was arrested on Monday evening after handing himself in, on suspicion of misrepresenting the payments company’s accounts and of market manipulation by falsifying income from transactions with so-called third-party acquirers. Wirecard is an international supplier of electronic payment and risk management services. It offers products and services in the areas of mobile payments, e-commerce, digitization and finance technology. Some of its FinTe
The Digitisation of Healthcare's Front Door
As healthcare services begin to resume after the COVID-19 pandemic, the ways that patients interact with their providers are poised to change dramatically. Instead of heading to a local clinic or emergency department, patient encounters will likely take the form of a digital screening or virtual visit. In this way, the patient’s condition can be assessed, and a determination can be made on next steps. As a result, healthcare organizations can no longer afford to ignore the te
RegTech in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
For many, Regulation Technology is perceived as a branch of financial technology. In this light, while FinTechs are helping players improve their customer propositions while bolstering the efficiency of their operations, RegTech enables financial institutions to radically improve the way they run their compliance processes. While this is true, the potential of RegTech goes far beyond financial services. While the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) define RegTech as: "a su
Asia Digital Bank Corporation to be supported by RegTech and payment companies Austreme & Acqra
Asia Digital Bank Corporation (during application) established partnerships with award winning RegTech and payment companies Austreme and Acqra In order to strengthen digital banking regulatory technology and cyber risk management, whilst effectively respond to the growing market demand for “zero-contact” financial services after covid-19 and the resulting financial risks, Asia Digital Bank Corporation (“ADBC”), which is bidding for a wholesale digital banking licence in Sing
RegTech & Regulatory Reporting: Interview with Joanne Horgan, Chief Innovation Officer at Vizor
In the run up to our webinar 'Revolutionising Regulatory Reporting', delivered in partnership with Vizor Software, we had the pleasure of Interviewing Joanne Horgan, CIO at Vizor. We talk about why Vizor was founded, what sets them apart and the challenges within the regulatory reporting industry. RegPac: Why was Vizor started back in 2000? RegTech and Suptech were not even buzzwords back then! JH: Yes, I think the buzzwords haven’t been around that long, but the challe
