Emile Smith

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

Audits of #Bitcoin entities will give investors some assurance and may assist in cementing the future of #Bitcoins

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

#Bitcoins need acceptance from governments, regulators, investors and other users to be #sustainable

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

With the demise of MtGox, after cyber theft allegations, #Bitcoins are firmly in the spotlight

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

58% of respondents from emerging markets say they would be comfortable investing in #virtualcurrency such as #Bitcoins

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

New initiatives will increase pressure on banks such as capital, governance, culture and conduct #regulatorychange

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

#Regulatory pressure index comprises 4 elements: liquidity, systematic risk, remuneration & market infrastructure

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

Implementation of the initial wave of regulatory reform is coinciding with new regulatory initiatives #regulatorychange

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

How easy is it to #switch between banks in South Africa?

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

How effective are #digitalmedia strategies and customer #loyaltyprogrammes used by retail banks to attract customers?

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

Major banks are moving away from #unsecuredlending due to allegations of #recklesslending and the #induplum rule

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

In the #UK, banks are aiming to cut the time it takes to #switch between banks from up to a month to 7 days

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

Banks are striving to grow their #customerbase and generate fee income through services

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

Amendments to the #NCA are expected to curtail growth in the #unsecuredlending market

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

Does #EU_FTT contribute to enhancing the stability of the global financial system?

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

#EU_FTT The biggest impact on financial service firms is likely to be on systems, products and processes

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

#EU_FTT What will be the response of South African regulators to this new tax?

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

#EU_FTT Will there be any impact on South African financial services companies?

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

#EU_FTT We will see compromise proposals during 2014, leading to a more limited regime coming into force after 2015

[Emile Smith @EmileSmithKPMG]

#EU_FTT EuropeanFinancialTransaction Tax continues to move towards implementation despite objection from member states

[KPMG US @KPMG_US]

John Veihmeyer, chmn & CEO KPMG Americas: It's "absolutely understandable" income inequality is a major risk http://t.co/NiIeZND8LS #WEFLive