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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
Aug 108 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 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
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 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
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
ECB's Draft Guide on Governance and Risk Culture - Focus on Culture and Conduct Deep Dive
The ECB draft guide emphasises the critical role of robust governance and a strong risk culture in ensuring the safety and soundness of...
James Ross
Aug 7, 20248 min read
Quarterly DeFi Review: International Developments Q2 2024
The decentralised finance (DeFi) landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with significant developments worldwide in the second quarter of...
James Ross
Aug 3, 20243 min read
Decoding DeFi: ESMA Sheds Light on Smart Contract Complexity
The world of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is booming and powered by the innovative capabilities of smart contracts. However, the rapid...
James Ross
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regulations: A New Era for Digital Assets
Hong Kong is forging ahead in regulating stablecoins, establishing a comprehensive framework to foster innovation while ensuring investor...
James Ross
Jul 30, 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
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
ECB Raises the Bar: New Digitalisation Standards for European Banks
The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently released key assessment criteria and a collection of sound practices for banks undergoing...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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