FinTech and RegTech in a Nutshell, and the Future in a Sandbox

Download or read book FinTech and RegTech in a Nutshell, and the Future in a Sandbox written by Douglas W. Arner and published by CFA Institute Research Foundation. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2008 global financial crisis represented a pivotal moment that separated prior phases of the development of financial technology (FinTech) and regulatory technology (RegTech) from the current paradigm. Today, FinTech has entered a phase of rapid development marked by the proliferation of startups and other new entrants, such as IT and ecommerce firms that have fragmented the financial services market. This new era presents fresh challenges for regulators and highlights why the evolution of FinTech necessitates a parallel development of RegTech. In particular, regulators must develop a robust new framework that promotes innovation and market confidence, aided by the use of regulatory "sandboxes." Certain RegTech developments today are highlighting the path toward another paradigm shift, which will be marked by a reconceptualization of the nature of financial regulation.