Tagged: policy

February 3, 2026 @ 11:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada has named Lisa Ford as its new Chief Legal and Policy Officer (CLPO). The appointment, set to take effect on February 17, 2026, underscores the organization’s push toward enhanced governance and adaptability in an increasingly dynamic financial sector. This leadership shift aims to… Read More

July 30, 2024 @ 1:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Biden Administration has sought to undermine the digital asset industry. Leading the anti-crypto charge has been Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As President Joe Biden has recently exited the Presidential campaign, this may lead to a change in policy posture for the current… Read More

July 30, 2024 @ 11:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset firms have vocally supported the candidacy of former President Donald Trump. The Biden Administration has long been hostile towards crypto, with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler leading the charge of undermining this sector of Fintech, choosing to regulate crypto by enforcement. This means that… Read More

March 1, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Validus Specialty Underwriting Services, Inc. (Validus Specialty) announced on Thursday a comprehensive package policy specifically designed for private U.S. fintech companies. According to the company, the solution is designed to address Fintech’s complex risk management needs, which are traditionally underserved by incompatible and inadequate policy forms. Speaking about… Read More

November 27, 2015 @ 9:17 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Government has published its response to the Enterprise Bill that was created to establish, as a new public body, a Small Business Commissioner.  The new position was described as including the functions of providing general advice and information to small businesses, and considering… Read More

October 7, 2015 @ 1:03 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Aided by factors such as a record high number of registered businesses in the UK–5.2 million; a national interest in entrepreneurship; and SMEs accounting for just over 60 percent of private sector employment, according to the Department for Business, the UK has the chance to increase its… Read More