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We distil and translate the latest developments in public policy, regulation and governance
FCA's Bold Vision for UK Asset Management: Innovation, Growth, and Consumer Protection
In a recent speech, Ashley Alder, Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), unveiled an ambitious agenda for the UK's thriving...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
FCA Outlines Vision for Asset Management in a Changing World
In a recent speech at the Investment Association Annual Conference 2024, FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi emphasised the UK's leading...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
£35 million in FCA fines in 2024 so far. What are the primary causes of firm failures?
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued £35 million in fines so far. What can we learn from these firm failures? What's...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
IMF Insights: Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments with Retail CBDCs
In a published report this month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is actively exploring how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)...
James Ross
Jun 11, 20242 min read
US House Financial Services Committee Explores the Future of Financial Markets with Tokenisation
The House Financial Services Committee recently convened a hearing titled "Next Generation Infrastructure: How Tokenisation of Real-World...
James Ross
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Financial Fraud Alert: INTERPOL report reveals a global threat landscape. Are you prepared?
Financial fraud is not just a nuisance; it's a global epidemic getting worse. Interpol's latest Global Financial Fraud Assessment paints...
James Ross
Jun 10, 20242 min read
EU Takes Strong Action Against Financial Crime: Get Ready for Tougher Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
The European Union has just unveiled a sweeping package of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, signalling a significant shift...
James Ross
Jun 9, 20242 min read
ESMA's Draft Standards on Conflicts of Interest: A New Era of Transparency for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has taken a significant step towards greater transparency and investor protection in...
James Ross
Jun 9, 20242 min read
MiCA Delegated Regulations Now in Effect: Critical Updates for Crypto-Asset Firms
The European Commission has published four key Delegated Regulations in the Official Journal of the European Union, marking a significant...
James Ross
Jun 9, 20242 min read
Investment Firms Brace for Regulatory Shake-Up: EBA/ESMA Review of IFD and IFR
The regulatory landscape for European investment firms is under the microscope as the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European...
James Ross
Jun 8, 20242 min read
EBA's New Operational Risk Framework: A Game-Changer for Financial Institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is shaking up the world of operational risk management with its latest consultation paper. The...
James Ross
Jun 8, 20242 min read
FCA's Operational Resilience Guidance: Your Firm's Roadmap to Surviving Disruptions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a comprehensive guide on operational resilience, emphasising the critical need for firms...
James Ross
Jun 8, 20242 min read
CBDCs: A Game-Changer for Cross-Border Payments? The Opportunities and Challenges for Financial Firms
The global financial landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) emerging as a...
James Ross
Jun 8, 20242 min read
DORA Dry Run: A Crucial Test for Financial Firms' Operational Resilience
Are you ready for DORA? The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to revolutionise how financial institutions manage their...
James Ross
Jun 8, 20242 min read
New EU Rules Set to Shake Up Crypto Pay: What Token Issuers Need to Know
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is making waves again with proposed rules that could significantly impact how crypto firms structure...
James Ross
Jun 8, 20242 min read
European Parliament Briefing on Digital Finance Legislation
Overview and State of Play The European Union (EU) is actively working on a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital finance. This...
James Ross
Jun 7, 20242 min read
Digital Assets and the Law: Clearing the Fog Around Cross-Border Disputes
The world of digital assets is expanding rapidly, but legal clarity has sometimes kept pace. This is a significant concern for financial...
James Ross
Jun 7, 20242 min read
Here is my most read regulatory development in the last week
DORA Delegated Regulations Published: Key Implications for Financial Firms and ICT Providers The countdown to DORA's implementation...
James Ross
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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