As part of our Year in Review, Year to Come series, our global fintech team has contributed to a global fintech Year in Review and Year to Come. In this publication, teams from 16 countries have summarised legal and commercial developments in the fintech space for 2019 and looked forward in predicting likely themes in 2020.
Looking from a global perspective we have also identified 8 key predictions for the year to come.
Visit our dedicated Fintech page to find out more about our solutions-driven advice, explore the top things we heard at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2019, watch our video covering AI in Financial Services or read our fintech-focused news and updates from around the world.
8 Fintech Predictions for 2020
Technology Legal Outlook 2020
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6th 10月 2020
The Commission’s draft Digital Operational Resilience Act puts forward new regimes for both financial entities and certain technology providers.
5th 10月 2020
The European Commission has proposed a pilot regime to enable regulated institutions to develop DLT-based infrastructure for the trading, custody and settlement of securities.
2nd 10月 2020
The European Commission’s proposed regulation on markets in crypto-assets sets out a comprehensive regulatory framework, with widespread implications for the industry.
24th 9月 2020
The European Commission has published a suite of materials which will set the EU’s fintech agenda for years to come.
1st 9月 2020
Germany proposes new legal framework for issuing DLT-based securities whilst Europe awaits conclusions of EC consultation on cryptoassets.
22nd 9月 2020
Our new publication discusses the growth of DeFi, the regulatory complexities and the importance of obtaining sophisticated legal structuring advice.
25th 9月 2020
The Payment Systems Regulator has published its long-awaited interim report into the supply of card-acquiring services, proposing new measures to support merchants.
25th 8月 2020
New guidance from JMLSG – an authoritative source for the industry when interpreting AML rules – clarifies the scope of AML requirements for cryptoasset exchanges and custodian wallet providers.
21st 8月 2020
In a material development for the US crypto industry, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has concluded that national banks may provide their customers with crypto custody services.
21st 7月 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority says it will “act swiftly and decisively” if a payment services firm fails to meet its expectations.
17th 7月 2020
The Financial Action Task Force has released two reports concerning the digital asset industry. We give you the highlights.
10th 7月 2020
European authorities have welcomed an initiative by 16 banks to create a pan-European card and digital wallet solution for the retail market.
9th 7月 2020
U.S. CFTC ends multi-year public inquiry into “actual-delivery” of virtual currency with final interpretive guidance.
8th 7月 2020
Our latest publication examines five emerging competition trends in the payments sector, to keep you on the pulse.
7th 7月 2020
IOSCO has drafted six measures for regulators to take into account when overseeing the use of AI in securities markets.
1st 7月 2020
We are excited to launch a Mid-Year Update to our Technology Legal Outlook 2020, which explores key tech sector trends in the evolving landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic ‘new normal’.
3rd 7月 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority’s move to restrict Wirecard’s UK business has both short and long term consequences for the fintech industry.
12th 6月 2020
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on US banks’ digital activities, and how they should be regulated.
11th 6月 2020
In a new draft report, a committee of the European Parliament has identified three priority areas of digital finance which demand legislative action at a pan-European level.
6th 5月 2020
As a global firm we have actively tracking and assessing the varied measures which have been made available by governments across the world to support corporates and businesses in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
22nd 4月 2020
As Libra 2.0 is revealed, we look at what the FSB’s global stablecoin report tells us about design requirements, regulatory gaps and cross-border supervision.
15th 4月 2020
France’s central bank is looking for firms to help it create and test central bank digital currency solutions for interbank settlement.
14th 4月 2020
The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority cautions member firms about the increased cyber risks arising from remote working arrangements. We break down this guidance to help firms and their staff understand how to better protect themselves from cyber attack.
3rd 4月 2020
The Payment Systems Regulator has published its annual plan for 2020/21. We outline its key priorities and the impact of COVID-19 on its agenda.
2nd 4月 2020
In response to Covid-19, the Financial Conduct Authority has offered UK payment service providers some flexibility about when to apply strong customer authentication.