08/28/2019
Fintech, Fiber-optics, and Financial Inclusion
The spread of innovative financial technologies, known as fintech, has expanded financial opportunities to more and more people.
FinTech
08/27/2019
China Construction Bank Corp first to get digital bank approval in Labuan IBFC
This will not only drive FinTech and innovations but also bring about new customer experiences and enhanced convenience through faster and more personalised services offered by the bank.
08/26/2019
T&T: RBC opens new digital branch
The branch now features a discovery zone which is equipped with tablets that allow customers to access their online banking features and do their transactions right there in the bank, without joining the line.
08/21/2019
Prep for Bermuda Tech Week 2019 underway
It will showcase Bermuda’s ongoing success in creating a welcoming, stable and well-regulated environment where technology and start-up companies can thrive.
08/21/2019
Guernsey’s West Sealand Digital announce partnership with US anti-phishing specialist
We’re excited to partner with West Sealand Digital to offer our next generation of phishing protection to their clients and partners,” states Lisa Ackerson, Vice President Marketing at INKY.
08/19/2019
Mauritius to embrace Blockchain Technology
Considerable technological investment and appropriate employee training will need to be implemented in the coming months.
08/19/2019
Leading jurisdiction is open for fintech business
The ICO Act permits offerings of digital tokens or coins being issued to the public for largely crowdfunding purposes.
08/19/2019
Legal Frontiers In Bermuda
It has become clear throughout the advancement of financial innovation in Asia that a sound legal and regulatory regime in which businesses can operate is key to success
08/16/2019
CIB Limited awarded banking licence
The bank is not yet able to open its doors to new business but has a 12 month period under the framework to move to an unconditional licence at which point it will be able to open accounts and take deposits.
08/15/2019
Mauritius – Playing in a tropical, Fintech sandbox
Mauritius is not the only African country to see the potential of digitisation but it is in the interesting position of acting as a gateway for investment into and out of other African countries.
08/15/2019
Carey Olsen and JTC support upcoming launch of Criptyque's Jersey cryptocurrency exchange
The team behind Criptyque continues to build a secure and private ecosystem and, in addition to PryvateX
08/13/2019
Investment in adviser fintech lowest since early 2018
Dip in venture capital funding, but early stage companies are tackling a variety of adviser challenges
08/13/2019
Captives can lead the insurance industry in tech innovation
“This is another area where captives are leading the way for commercial insurers,” added Swanke.
08/12/2019
New bank offering digital financial tools opens in Seychelles
SBM offers retail, personal and corporate banking and anyone who wants to transact with the bank can do so right away after opening an account.
08/12/2019
Apex and eFront partner to deliver portal access solution to asset managers
Teamed with Apex’s ability to support the broadest range of private equity technology platforms in the industry, eFront Investment Café provides managers with a tailored platform solution to best suit their structure.
08/07/2019
New Judgment Clarifies Use of Tech in e-discovery Exercises in Jersey
The predictive coding process is able to significantly reduce the volume of documents that are reviewed by lawyers which is a useful tool when the volumes of documents to be reviewed are very high.
08/04/2019
PwC Isle of Man launches solution to support audit of cryptocurrency
Securely interrogate the blockchain to independently and reliably gather corroborating information about blockchain transactions and balances.
07/30/2019
Appleby Assist Global Crypto Investor
Appleby advised on and prepared documentation for XBTO’s license, which is one of only 3 DABA licenses issued to date in Bermuda under the new FinTech regime.
07/30/2019
Digital Jersey forms global network of ambassadors
Audrey Lescot, Policy Officer at Digital Jersey, said: “Jersey’s digital diaspora means there's a ready-made network of people with the potential to amplify our key messages.
07/30/2019
Technology: the new zone for ILS
Presently, we in Bermuda await the implementation of the BMA's Guidance Note #20 on SPIs and the outcome of the consultation period for proposals made by the BMA for a new permanent license, non-Sandbox innovative insurer class and a new collateraliz