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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
DORA: The New Era of Digital Operational Resilience for Financial Entities
The financial sector increasingly relies on technology, making it vulnerable to cyber threats and operational disruptions. To address...
James Ross
Jun 25, 20242 min read
MiCA in June: A Major Leap Forward for Crypto-Asset Regulation in the EU
June 2024 has been a crucial month for the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), signifying significant progress in establishing a...
James Ross
Jun 14, 20242 min read
CBDC Developments in June: A Global Perspective
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) continue to gain momentum worldwide, with significant developments in June shaping the future of...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
June's Risk Management Spotlight: Navigating Digital Market Regulations
June has proven to be a busy month for risk management in digital markets. Regulators worldwide have released new guidelines and...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
June's Regulatory Focus: Combatting Financial Crime in the Digital Age
June 2024 has seen significant regulatory efforts to combat financial crime, particularly in the digital realm. Here's a roundup of key...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
DeFi's Rise, Challenges, and Implications for Firms
The Reserve Bank's May 2024 Bulletin illuminates the rapidly growing world of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and its potential impact on...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Regulatory Roundup: June's Digital Market Developments So Far...
Here's a quick recap of the key developments that have shaped the regulatory landscape in the first half of June: Europe Leads the Charge...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
ESMA's May 2024 Updates: Capital Markets, AI, ESG Funds, and Crypto-assets Spotlight
Capital Markets ESMA published a position paper with 20 recommendations for strengthening EU capital markets. The recommendations focus...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
SEC Chair's Speech: A Call for Global Cooperation and Innovation in Securities Markets
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered an insightful speech at the 30th International...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
EU Joint Committee's 2023 Annual Report: A Roadmap for the Financial Industry
The Joint Committee of the European Union, consisting of the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Securities and Markets Authority...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
CFTC Sharpens Focus on Crypto Enforcement: What It Means for Your Business
In a recent speech, CFTC's Enforcement Director Ian McGinley discussed the "Trends in the CFTC’s Recent Crypto Enforcement Actions" at...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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
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