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We distil and translate the latest developments in public policy, regulation and governance
Landmark FCA Fine for Coinbase Subsidiary Over Financial Crime Control Breaches
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a significant £3.5 million fine on CB Payments Ltd (CBPL), a subsidiary of...
James Ross
Jul 26, 20242 min read
UK's New Crypto Regulations: A Deep Dive into the FCA's Proposed Stablecoin Regime
The United Kingdom is taking steps to regulate the growing crypto-asset market, focusing on stablecoins. Here is a recap of the Financial...
James Ross
Jul 25, 20243 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
UK's Crypto Future: A Deep Dive into the Government's Proposed Regulatory Framework
The UK government has set its sights on becoming a global hub for crypto innovation. But with innovation comes responsibility – and that...
James Ross
Jul 21, 20242 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
July MiCA Developments: A Closer Look at Key Regulations and Guidelines
July 2024 has been a pivotal month for the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), marking significant progress in establishing a...
James Ross
Jul 13, 20242 min read
The Future of Digital Assets: A Call for Clarity and Regulation
On June 6, 2023, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture held a pivotal hearing titled "The Future of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity...
James Ross
Jul 13, 20242 min read
New Fed Proposal to Tackle "Too Big to Fail" Risks: A Step Towards a More Resilient Financial System?
The 2007 financial crisis highlighted the dangers of "Too Big to Fail" (TBTF) financial institutions. These behemoths so interconnected...
James Ross
Jul 13, 20242 min read
CFTC Chairman Calls for Urgent Digital Asset Regulation
In a recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam expressed deep...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20242 min read
SEC Director Grewal's "What's Past is Prologue": A Call to Action for Crypto Regulation
In a recent speech at William & Mary, SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal reiterated the SEC's commitment to protecting investors...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20241 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
UK Law Commission Navigates Uncharted Waters of Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are a revolutionary organisational structure concept built on blockchain technology and...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20242 min read
FATF Report Raises Concerns: Global Lag in Virtual Asset Regulation Leaves Financial System Vulnerable
The latest report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist...
James Ross
Jul 11, 20242 min read
EBA Sets the Bar High for Crypto Issuers: What You Need to Know About the New Supervisory Priorities
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has recently released its supervisory priorities for 2024/2025, focusing on issuers of e-money...
James Ross
Jul 6, 20242 min read
June Regulatory Roundup: A whirlwind of change for European Finance
June was a whirlwind of regulatory developments, particularly in Europe, with significant implications for the financial services...
James Ross
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Crypto Asset Regulation: Increasing Clarity for Firms - MiCA June Update and Its Impact on the Crypto-Asset Landscape
June 2024 marked significant progress in the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The European Banking Authority...
James Ross
Jun 28, 20242 min read
June's DORA Developments: A Regulatory Roundup
June 2024 has been a crucial month for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) framework, marked by the release of several...
James Ross
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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