In this In Practice article Charles Kerrigan considers automation and standardisation in commercial lending transactions. Part 2 of this article considers the effect on these topics of the fintech industry’s development.
1 SEP 2021Crypto is now mainstream. Charles Kerrigan highlights the impact of this across financial markets and concludes that finance lawyers can be late to a party.
1 JUN 2021We are witnessing a rapid development and adoption of algorithms. At the same time, we need to develop the monitoring and managing of their safety. In the algorithmic age companies are (and should be) increasingly concerned about potential harm that their systems can cause, both in terms of reputation and financially. Knight Capital’s experience (~$450m) caused by a glitch in its algorithmic trading system is a paradigmatic example. As such, in addition to societal, legislative and regulatory pressures, companies themselves are keen to assure their systems are trustworthy.1
1 MAR 2021CMS reviews key market developments in the banking sector
1 JAN 2021In this In Practice article the authors consider the difficulties of secured personal lending by fintechs and how the application of technology can mitigate risk without requiring security.
31 MAY 2024CMS reviews key market developments in the banking sector
1 OCT 2021CMS reviews key market developments in the banking sector
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