Israel's Fintech regulator is rearranging its licensing regime to encourage competition in the field.
The Israeli Capital Market Authority is looking to change how fintech licenses are distributed in Israel according to a Monday announcement reported by Israeli daily newspaper Calcalist.
Fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the state regulator.
Due to the glut, the Authority is setting up a licensing fast track.
Per Calcalist, the fast-tracking program consists of creating small industry specific Authority teams reviewing applications.
"The Authority is engaged in the licensing and regulation of fintech companies on a regular basis, including digital insurance companies, P2P platforms and credit providers, digital wallets, Blockchain-based fintech ventures and other payment services providers."
The Authority is also reviewing its current standards concerning fintech insurance.
The Authority's move is part of a greater effort by the Israeli Ministry of Finance's work promoting financial innovation.
The finance ministry's fintech and blockchain efforts are contradicted by banking regulations in the country.
All cryptocurrency traders and most fintech firms dealing with cryptocurrencies have to seek banking solutions outside of Israel.
Israeli Regulator to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications
Published on Aug 19, 2019
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