This comprehensive book provides a detailed survey and practical examination of a wide range of legal and regulatory topics in HealthTech. Combining the insights of leading healthcare experts from around the world, chapters first examine the key characteristics, use cases and regulation in the field, before turning to the development and potential applications of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare. The book also addresses the main issues involved in setting up and running a HealthTech business, highlighting the vital role this will play in developing the technologies and skill sets required for the future of the sector. Key features include: analysis of the impact of emerging innovations on the accessibility, efficiency and quality of healthcare and its effects on healthcare providers examination of artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital identity applications in healthcare, alongside associated regulatory challenges guidance on the financial requirements of healthcare start-ups at different stages of growth and various collaboration and partnership models in the HealthTech market discussion of the major regulatory questions affecting the HealthTech industry, from data protection, public procurement and product liability, to the regulation of medical devices, intellectual property and advertising. HealthTech: Law and Regulation will be an invaluable resource for both in-house lawyers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as those working for law firms practising in these areas. It will also be of interest to academics and students teaching or researching in healthcare law.

This fully updated and revised second edition provides a practical examination of the opportunities and challenges presented by the rapid development of FinTech in recent years, particularly for regulators, who must decide how to apply current law to ever-changing concepts driven by continually advancing technologies. It addresses new legislative guidance on the treatment of cryptoassets and smart contracts, the European Commission's Digital Finance Strategy and FinTech Action Plan, as well as analysing significant recent case law. Key features of the second edition include: Discussion of the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic on the development and adoption of FinTech products Detailed treatment of a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory issues in the FinTech sector, featuring insights from 33 experts from 10 countries Examination of potential blockchain applications in the financial services industry, with a focus on smart contracts and regulatory challenges to widespread adoption Analysis of the key legal, regulatory and compliance issues surrounding FinTech developments in banking, payments and fundraising, from patents and robo-advice to novel solutions for supporting innovation such as regulatory sandboxes. Offering a thorough guide to the sector for practical use, this book will be invaluable for in-house lawyers as well as law firms looking for an overview of the legal and regulatory landscape of FinTech. It will also be an essential text for academics and students looking to understand the key issues in the field, as well as those interested in perspectives across the breadth of the sector.

'As technology reshapes financial products and services at meteoric speed, FinTech: Law and Regulation helps the reader understand key components of this evolution with an international mindset.' - Martin Ferreiro, Product Manager, Ebury UK 'Financial technology is a global phenomenon rapidly evolving in numerous directions and impacting a myriad of industries. If you need to understand how law and regulation around the globe is addressing, supporting, and grappling with its many challenges and immense possibilities, this is the book to read!' - Bridget Marsh, Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, The Loan Syndications and Trading Association, US 'An excellent review of the key topics in the developing world of FinTech. Easily digestible chapters that identify and demystify legal issues surrounding this rapidly expanding subject matter.' - James M. Klotz, Miller Thomson LLP, Canada; Vice-President, International Bar Association; Immediate Past-Chair, IBA Task Force on the Future of Legal Services 'FinTech: Law and Regulation makes an important and welcome contribution to the literature in the growing financial technology industry. It covers every area from open banking to smart contracts whilst neatly combining analysis of the technical considerations as well as the pertinent legal and regulatory issues. This book will be hugely beneficial to practicing lawyers, law students, technologists and academics. Highly recommended.' - Peter Hunn, Founder and CEO, Clause Inc., US FinTech has developed rapidly in recent years, and with these developments new challenges arise, particularly for regulators: how do you apply current law to these ever-changing concepts in a world of continual technological advancement? Key features include: Insight from FinTech specialists from 10 countries, unpicking the legal and regulatory issues across banking, payments and fundraising Detailed clarification on developments in alternative funding platforms, cryptoassets, initial coin offerings, blockchain and smart contracts Discussion of innovative solutions for regulators including how to combat the challenges of patenting FinTech inventions and regulating robo-advisors Guidance for law firms on meeting the challenges presented by the speed of technological innovation and new entrants in the financial sector. Offering a thorough overview of the sector for practical use, FinTech: Law and Regulation will be an invaluable guide for in-house lawyers as well as law firms looking for an overview of legal and regulatory issues in FinTech. It will also be an essential text for those looking to understand the breadth of the sector, as well as the key legal and regulatory issues.