Virtual Currency Regulation Review

whitePaper | March 15, 2022

The speeds at which today’s AI technology is advancing is far beyond what many have expected. The role of human decision-making is being eclipsed by computer and machine learning in almost every industry. We see it in autonomous cars and trucks as well as in actual robots pre-programmed to take on tasks once thought to be reserved for humans alone. Ralph Haupter, President of Microsoft Asia and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft stated the following: “I believe 2018 is the year that this will start to become mainstream, to begin to impact many aspects of our lives in a truly ubiquitous and meaningful way” There is no uncertainty in the fact that AI is progressing at the speed of light. It is yet to be seen how this will impact industry on a global industrial level but the applications to payments have not been insignificant in the past several years. This paper seeks to explore the intricacies of this technology, its evolution, and the potential impact of AI in payments in 2018 and beyond.

whitePaper | June 14, 2023

The capital markets have not really benefitted from any tailwinds recently: Inflation rose and is not yet close to being stabilized; global interest rates jumped dramatically; there is slower growth, and geopolitical tensions seem to keep getting worse, among other headwinds.

whitePaper | February 1, 2023

Climate-related financial risk has become a prominent theme that is high on the agenda of U.S. and European policymakers and regulators. A number of these organizations have publicly declared climate-related risk a potential threat to global financial stability, and many have published formal consultations related to this topic.

whitePaper | May 16, 2023

Intercompany financial management (IFM) is a discipline for structuring and handling transactions within a corporation and between its legal entities designed to maximize staff efficiency and accounting accuracy while optimizing tax exposure, minimizing tax leakage, and ensuring consistent tax and regulatory compliance. According to Ventana Research, by 2025, one-half of large enterprises will have implemented IFM to achieve tax, risk management, and financial close benefits.

whitePaper | December 5, 2022

It is all but impossible to avoid a discussion about the effect of inflation these days. Clearly, the public believes inflation is here as they pay more for everyday items than in the past. And most are not too caring if it is a temporary phenomenon caused by supply chain issues or more systemic from monetary policy actions. More cost is more cost. To financial institution managers, the prospect of inflation signals hope that interest rates may finally climb off the floor and provide opportunities for higher yields. The real question is if rate increases will improve margins, not just yields.

whitePaper | November 1, 2022

Financial services firms face more and greater digital risks than at any time in their history. The global threat environment is constantly evolving, with new technologies, adversaries, and criminal techniques emerging weekly – and in response more and more regulations are being introduced.