Fintech Regulation In Practice

Navigate the Complexities and Opportunities of Regulation

Harness regulation to your advantage and tackle its challenges with this practical guide for fintechs, financial services firms and other key players within the fintech ecosystem.
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EAN: 9781398615694
Edition: 1
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Format: 234x156
320 pages

About the book

Fintech Regulation in Practice provides a clear, hands-on guide to the practical considerations that fintechs, banks adopting fintech and other key players in the fintech ecosystem need to take into account when embedding regulation.

This book looks at how regulation applies to a fintech at the various stages of its lifecycle and what it means for other partners in the fintech ecosystem that are crucial to its success. Addressing the key pitfalls, tensions and opportunities that come with fintech regulation, Fintech Regulation in Practice offers practical cases and tips to help professionals and organizations navigate its complexities.

It also explores key issues such as financial and operational resilience, cybersecurity and fighting financial crime, anti-money laundering best practices, information security, privacy and the concept of embedded finance. It will be essential reading for risk and compliance professionals in financial services, business owners of regulated and unregulated fintechs, financial services firms delivering or partnering with fintech, fintech investors and other key stakeholders within the fintech ecosystem.

About the authors

Maha El Dimachki is the Centre Head for the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub in Singapore which works to support central banks in the digital economy using novel ideas and emerging technologies. Prior to this, Maha was Head of Department for Early and High Growth Oversight leading the Financial Conduct Authority's response to the Kalifa review of UK fintech. El Dimachki has held leadership roles in multiple geographies with a focus on risk management, regulation, strategic direction, delivering change and a passion for diversity and inclusion.

This book brings the reader closer to the reality of working in a regulated environment and busts some of the myths that often circulate, limiting beliefs and potentially stifling innovation. Fintech Regulation in Practice tackles some of the key questions we're all asking about technology in financial services, providing a much-needed contribution to the discussion and bringing a sense of transparency that will only help progress the debate. This is one of those books that will only enrich the reader's knowledge leaving them informed and energised.

Nicola Anderson, CEO, FinTech Scotland and former FCA regulator