Tag: RegTech

AI Under Scrutiny – What the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence Means for Fintech

A robot with digital eyes reads a large stack of documents in an office, symbolizing the complex regulatory landscape. The image is titled "The Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - What It Means for Fintech.

The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law is a groundbreaking treaty with far-reaching implications for the fintech sector. By regulating the lifecycle of AI systems, it ensures compliance with international standards, focusing on human rights, transparency, and accountability. 

In this article, we explore how these new regulations will affect fintech companies, fostering innovation while enforcing global oversight. Is the fintech industry ready for the regulatory changes that the Convention brings to AI governance?

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Transforming Cross – Border Lending with Passportable Financial Identities

Cross-border lending is becoming increasingly relevant, but the process is often hampered by regulatory discrepancies, challenges in identity verification, and the complexity of assessing creditworthiness across borders. A game-changing solution to these issues is emerging: passportable financial identities. By enabling seamless access to reliable financial information across countries, this innovation has the potential to transform the industry, making cross-border lending safer and more efficient.

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Landscape Shift: The Impact of the Updated EU Consumer Credit Directive on Tech Solutions

The European Union, known for its rigorous approach to consumer protection, has recently taken significant steps to reform its Consumer Credit Directive (CCD). As consumer credit becomes more prevalent across member states, this move signifies the EU’s proactive approach to financial regulation, particularly on the retail side.

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FinTech Wire #52: Clausematch Available to Barclays Workforce, Worldcoin Promises Free Crypto

In this week’s FinTech Wire we will hear from startups Proportunity and XanPool that raised new fundings and revealed their plans for growth. We will also discuss the outcomes of the successful collaboration between Clausematch and Barclays that dates back to 2014 and learn about a brand new, minority-focused initiative by Wealth8 and WealthKernel.

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Ask Me AnyFin With Apiax: What Is RegTech? On Regulations and How to Handle Them

At some point anyone who ventures into financial services has to try and navigate the tricky maze of compliance and other regulations. In this episode of Ask Me AnyFin we chat with Alan Blanchard to find out how RegTech can help businesses easily comply with constantly changing regulations. How to keep up with these changes? What interesting solutions are available in the market? You’ll find the answers in our interview!

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