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UK Digital Asset Regulation: the Evolving Framework
Executive Summary The United Kingdom is executing a phased and comprehensive strategy to integrate digital assets into its established...
James Ross
10 hours ago4 min read
The United Kingdom's Strategy for Digital Assets and Financial Market Regulation
Executive Summary The United Kingdom government has initiated a comprehensive, multi-year strategy to re-engineer its financial services...
James Ross
1 day ago6 min read
Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets and Markets: H1 2025 Strategic Impact Analysis
Executive Summary The first half of 2025 represents a pivotal inflexion point for the digital asset sector, characterised by a structural...
James Ross
1 day ago8 min read
July Global Regulatory Developments Report
Global Regulatory Developments: July Executive Summary July marked a period of intense regulatory activity across the globe,...
James Ross
Jul 313 min read
Global Digital Asset Regulatory Developments: June 2025 Report
Executive Summary June 2025 marked a period of significant progress in establishing detailed regulatory frameworks for digital assets...
James Ross
Jun 294 min read
Global Digital Markets Regulation Intensifies in May with Focus on Stablecoins, Market Structure, and CBDCs
Global efforts to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets gained significant momentum in May, with a concentrated focus...
James Ross
Jun 24 min read
Global Regulatory Developments - April 2025
April 2025 marked a period of significant regulatory progress and policy direction across key financial hubs, with a strong focus on...
James Ross
May 110 min read
Global Regulatory Developments - March 2025
March 2025 witnessed significant regulatory advancements in the global financial sector, particularly concerning digital finance. Key...
James Ross
Apr 27 min read
Report on Global Regulatory Developments - February
This report summarises key global regulatory developments in the financial sector during February. The focus is on publications,...
James Ross
Mar 28 min read
Global Regulatory Developments in January 2025
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the significant global regulatory developments in January, focusing on the key areas of...
James Ross
Feb 15 min read
Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets: December 2024Executive Summary: Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets - December 2024
There was significant regulatory activity in December 2024. Globally, on establishing comprehensive frameworks for digital assets,...
James Ross
Jan 14 min read
Global Digital Assets Regulatory Developments - November 2024: Europe in Focus
Executive Summary: Global Digital Asset Regulatory Developments - November 2024 November 2024 witnessed significant regulatory progress...
James Ross
Dec 3, 20245 min read
FCA Crypto Roadmap
The FCA Crypto Roadmap outlines the planned policy publications and timelines for regulating crypto assets in the UK. It sets out a...
James Ross
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Mansion House 2024: A New Era for UK Financial Services
Executive Summary The Chancellor's Mansion House 2024 speech and accompanying documents signal a significant shift in the UK's approach...
James Ross
Nov 17, 20247 min read
Navigating the Shifting Sands: A Deep Dive into the EBA's 2025 Work Program and its Implications for Financial Institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released its work program for 2025, signalling a significant shift in the regulatory landscape...
James Ross
Oct 7, 20243 min read
ESMA's 2025 Agenda: A Deep Dive into Issuer Disclosure and Beyond - Part 3
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has unveiled its 2025 work program, setting a demanding agenda for financial firms...
James Ross
Oct 4, 20243 min read
ESMA's 2025 Agenda: A Deep Dive into Impacts for Investment Managers and Service Providers - Part 2
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has set an ambitious agenda for 2025, with significant implications for investment...
James Ross
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Will MiCA be the MiFID I of Digital Markets and Assets?
MiFID, implemented in 2007, revolutionised European capital markets by increasing competition, transparency, and investor protection....
James Ross
Oct 3, 20242 min read
ESMA's 2025 Work Program: A Comprehensive Guide for Financial Firms Part One
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has set an ambitious agenda for 2025, with a work program that covers a wide range...
James Ross
Oct 2, 202414 min read
2024: A Year of Regulatory Reckoning in Digital Markets
The digital landscape underwent significant changes in 2024 as regulators worldwide tightened their control over the industry. Every...
James Ross
Sep 29, 20245 min read
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