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The Payments ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace driven by mobile, cloud computing, start-up's challenging the behemoths, and new technologies. My personal collection of curated stories and blogs.
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Ant Financial signs third Chinese bank technology deal

Ant Financial signs third Chinese bank technology deal | Payments Ecosystem | Scoop.it
Ant Financial, the financial services spin-off of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has added another string to its bow, signing its third deal this month a
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Ant Financial becoming a strategic technology service provider for banks having added 3 banks! Valued at $150 billion with a much awaited IPO, Ant has closed a funding round of $10 billion recently

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MEPs call on Commission to set up virtual currency task force

MEPs call on Commission to set up virtual currency task force | Payments Ecosystem | Scoop.it
The EU Commission should set up a taskforce to monitor virtual currencies to prevent their being used to launder money or finance terrorism, sai
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Task force being establish to consider bringing Virtual Currency exchange platforms under the same EU Anti Money laundering directive without stifling innovation. The anonymity of the transactions will be under review as KYC processes will be incorporated. 

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Banks reach tipping point in fight against financial crime - research

Banks reach tipping point in fight against financial crime - research | Payments Ecosystem | Scoop.it
Britain's biggest banks are now spending as much as £660 million a year on anti-money laundering compliance
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Britain's biggest banks are now spending as much as £660 million a year on anti-money laundering compliance. Shortage of AML professional will grow as increasing level of personal liability are being considered. 

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Finextra news: UK govt plans money laundering rules for digital currency exchanges

Finextra news: UK govt plans money laundering rules for digital currency exchanges | Payments Ecosystem | Scoop.it
Finextra: The UK government has set out its approach to digital currencies, vowing to start applying anti-money laundering regulation to exchanges but also promising to put cash behind research into the potential of blockchain technology.
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AML requirements for digital currency operators in the UK will be introduced likely later this year. Blockchain technology is being appreciated for its distributed ledger management for other use cases by treasury! 

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Payment Industry leader passionate about Fintech, Innovation in Banking, Product Management & Strategy, driving revenue growth through client management, business development and P&L focus.