This is the penultimate in a four part series of informative articles on regulations and the regulatory process in the alternative finance market. Previous articles made it to the “Most Read” section of AltFi.com, highlighting the importance of this topic. A Recap In the first in this series we put forward the argument […]
Part 2: Alternative Finance Regulations: Route to Regulatory Success
This is the second in the four part series on alternative finance regulations and regulatory approval. Missed the first article? Click here to access it here https://vedanvi.com/alternative-finance-regulations/. A Recap Key points in the first article: Regulations can be onerous, but they have helped to boost this sector on an exponential growth trajectory; […]
Crowdfunding – Regulations are now the Biggest Barrier to Entry
Are you thinking of starting a crowdfunding or peer-to peer (P2P) lending platform? Then I have some good and some bad news for you! The good news is that barriers to entry are breaking down fast. Technology was once the biggest barrier but now hardly pose a challenge to new entrants. There are many […]
Risk Taking Behaviour in Pursuit of High Growth
How does our inherent risk taking behaviour influence how we take risk in business to pursue high growth Risk taking behaviour in pursuit of high growth is a topic well explored by entrepreneurs in all industries. Research has shown that 55% of business start-ups fail within 5 years and a staggering 71% fail after 10 […]
Does Your Bank Have a Living Will?
How Basel lll Requirements are Presenting Some Real Challenges – And How Firms Can Meet Them Since the release of Basel lll, financial firms and regulators are continuing to adapt their systems to the new capital standards – and as the focus of Basel lll is now shifting to implementation, there are some challenges that […]
BASEL III STANDARDS RECEIVE MIXED REACTION – WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?
Basel III comprehensive reform package developed by the Bank of International Settlement’s (BIS) Basel Committee aims to prevent the financial crisis witnessed in 2008, which required many central banks to bail out large banks. The Basel III standards aims to improve banking sector’s ability to absorb shocks arising from financial and economic stresses, improve risk […]