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Abstract The current macro-economic situation and high inflation has made individuals concerned whether their savings and pensions will be adequate for a comfortable retirement income. This concern is...
Information has become as valuable as currency in the current financial sector globally, especially in investment circles. As such the impact of anonymous messages on market dynamics has become a topi...
As financial institutions gear up for the next 12 months, it’s time to reflect on the key trends and developments, considering how they’ll shape the year ahead. While the financial landscape is consta...
Let’s start saying veterans like me haven’t been surprised that much reading the EPC bulletin on SEPA Migration to the 2019 version of ISO 20022, announcing the decision to postpone the go live. Peopl...
PSD3, the anticipated upgrade to PSD2, emerged in late 2018, marking a regulatory stride five years after PSD2's introduction. The renewed Payment Services Directive aims to encompass a broader scope ...
Data is one of the most valuable assets, transforming industries in unprecedented ways. Among these industries, are finance and payments where data plays a critical role. This blog post will discover ...
The battle about operating at home, in the office or other locations continues to rage in financial services. Yet in many ways, the debate is irrelevant. The genie is out of the bottle. Ignoring it – ...
In a vote of 3-2, the SEC adopted new rule 13f-2 and related Form SHO to provide greater transparency of short sale data from which is in response to Section 929X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform...
On 22 June, the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) held a public meeting (13D/G ~3:09 mark) which included a discussion on the proposed amendments to the 13D/G filings. We’re all familiar with t...
The lending universe heavily relies on credit data in assessing an individual's creditworthiness. This information is collected and analysed by CRAs, like Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian, generating...
Most regulatory activity for foreign direct investment in this first half of 2023 has been focused on issuing consultations for proposed changes to existing laws. Several countries issuing consultatio...
Investment firms have very different business models and risk profiles to credit institutions. They facilitate savings and investment flows by providing professional services such as investment advice...