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4520 Results from 2020

/regulation

EU market abuse sanctions reach €88 million in 2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its annual report on administrative and criminal sanctions, as well as other administrative measures, issued under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) in 2019.

/crypto

Zumo introduces smart portfolio feature to view and manage overall crypto assets

Zumo, the digital wallet and payments platform, has launched Zumo Smartfolio, the latest of the app’s innovative features enabling users to view and manage their overall crypto assets and track the relative position of each of their exchanges in a simple and intuitive way.

/retail

Co-op Bank acquisition talks fall through

The Co-operative Bank plc (the Bank) and/or its ultimate shareholders from time to time attract approaches regarding the possibility of acquiring the Bank, given the progress made in its turnaround and strength of its brand.

/people

Former Barclays chief Jenkins to serve on Prudential Regulation Committee

John Taylor, Antony Jenkins and Tanya Castell have been appointed by The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as external members of the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC).

/security

London crypto exchange Exmo hacked

We have spotted some large withdrawals since December 21st at 2:27:02 UTC.

/inclusion

Xoom opens remittance corridor to Africa

Xoom, PayPal’s money transfer service, announced that the company’s customers in the US, UK, Canada and Europe can now send secure and convenient money transfers directly to mobile wallets in key markets across Africa with a focus on the underbanked segment.

/markets

Alter Domus acquires Credit-Vision

Alter Domus, a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, today announces the acquisition of London-based fintech, Credit-Vision Limited. Credit-Vision is a data and analytics platform for corporate credit investors.

/startups

Frost begins beta testing of new online current account

A new online account has started beta testing ahead of its full launch next year.

/retail

PagoFX launches international money transfer service in Spain

PagoFX, the low-cost international money transfer service, is now available in Spain. As the service is open to Spanish residents no matter who they bank with, anyone will have access to PagoFX’s fast and secure international payments.

/payments

Tyl by NatWest announces partnership with Pennies to support UK charities

As part of a commitment to help businesses and communities thrive, Tyl by NatWest has partnered with Pennies, the UK's leading fintech charity working to protect and grow micro-donations.

/regulation

FCA fines Charles Schwab UK £8.96 million over safeguarding and compliance failures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Charles Schwab UK Ltd (CSUK) £8.96 million for failing to adequately protect client assets, carrying out a regulated activity without permission and making a false statement to the FCA.

/people

Michelle Moore named digital platform leader at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that Michelle Moore will join the company as Digital Platform leader, effective Dec. 31, 2020. She will report to Ather Williams III, head of Strategy, Digital and Innovation, and will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina.