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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
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 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
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
September's Global Regulatory Whirlwind: Key Developments in Digital Finance and Markets
September 2024 proved to be a whirlwind month for financial regulation across the globe. From the rise of digital currencies to the fight...
James Ross
Sep 28, 20243 min read
September Round-Up - Operational Resilience: More Than Just Weathering the Storm
The financial services landscape is grappling with various operational challenges, from cyberattacks and third-party failures to the...
James Ross
Sep 28, 20248 min read
CrowdStrike's System Crash: A Wake-Up Call for Firms' DORA Projects
A recent system crash experienced by CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor, as detailed in their technical root cause analysis, serves as a stark...
James Ross
Aug 8, 20242 min read
2025: A Pivotal Year for DORA Implementation in the EU Financial Sector - A Round up of Developments in July
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has unveiled its 2025 supervisory priorities, emphasising the significance of the Digital...
James Ross
Jul 29, 20242 min read
DORA Pillar 4: Mastering the Art of ICT Third-Party Risk Management (Articles 28, 29, 30, & 45)
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is not only about protecting your digital infrastructure; it's also about strengthening...
James Ross
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Pillar 3 of DORA: Putting Your Cyber Resilience to the Test - (Articles 24, 25, 26, 27)
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) sets a new standard for cyber resilience in the EU's financial sector. One of its most...
James Ross
Jul 21, 20243 min read
DORA Pillar 2: ICT Incident Reporting - Your Resilience Roadmap
In the second part of this 4-part series of blogs, we will be delving into DORA pillar 2. The risk of Information and Communication...
James Ross
Jul 20, 20243 min read
DORA Pillar 1: The Blueprint for Robust Digital Operational Resilience in Finance
The financial sector increasingly relies on technology to deliver essential services in the ever-evolving digital landscape. This...
James Ross
Jul 19, 20243 min read
DORA Takes Shape: New EU Guidelines & Framework Boost Financial Sector Cyber Resilience
The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have recently released a series of reports and guidelines that significantly impact how...
James Ross
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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