Distributed Ledger Technology (“DLT”) systems involve databases that are shared across digital networks. DLT systems are decentralised, borderless and span several jurisdictions, which can often lead to issues of legal […]
Tag: FinTech
Finance and Technology Scoping Forum meeting: 8 February 2018
On 8 February 2018, members of the Finance and Technology Scoping Forum met for the first meeting of 2018. The meeting was chaired by Nina Moffatt of Baker McKenzie LLP. […]
Regulatory Aspects of FinTech: Beyond the Blockchain: 22 January 2018
FMLC CEO Joanna Perkins gave a speech at the 2018 P.R.I.M.E. Annual Conference introducing technologies which have the potential to change the structure of financial markets—such as algorithms, co-location, machine […]
Finance and Technology Scoping Forum meeting: 20 November 2017
On 20 November 2017, members of the Finance and Technology Scoping Forum met for the fourth and last quarterly meeting of 2017. The meeting was chaired by Simon Evers of […]
Qatar Law Forum: Financial Inclusion and the Rule of Law: 12 November 2017
FMLC CEO Joanna Perkins participated in a panel on Financial Inclusion and the Rule of Law at the 2017 Qatar Law Forum. Dr Perkins offered remarks about FinTech and Financial […]
Finance and Technology Scoping Forum meeting: 21 August 2017
On 21 August 2017, members of the Finance and Technology Scoping Forum met for the third meeting of 2017. The meeting was chaired by Nicole Sandler of Barclays Bank Plc. On the […]
Finance and Technology Scoping Forum meeting: 22 May 2017
On 22 May 2017, members of the Finance and Technology Scoping Forum met for the second meeting of 2017. The meeting was co-chaired and hosted by Fiona Maclean and Sanjev […]
Finance and Technology Scoping Forum meeting: 20 February 2017
On 20 February 2017, members of the Finance and Technology Scoping Forum met for the first meeting of 2017. The meeting was chaired by Dr Joanna Perkins of the FMLC. […]
Addendum: Virtual Currencies: 16 December 2016
In July 2016, the FMLC published a paper in which it expressed the view that the virtual currencies which have achieved status as a medium of exchange within a significant user […]
Journal Article: “The Legal Aspects of Virtual Currencies”: November 2016
An article co-written by FMLC CEO Joanna Perkins and FMLC Project Secretary Jennifer Enwezor on the legal uncertainties arising from the proliferation of virtual currencies was published in the November […]