EU, UK and Swiss launch joint T+1 testing plan
The UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST), the EU T+1 Industry Committee (IC), and the Swiss Securities Post Trade Council T+1 Task Force (swissSPTC) have...
Aveni launches expert council to govern AI agents in finance
Aveni has announced the formation of its Agent Assurance Expert Council (AAEC), a new industry body designed to address what many consider one of...
FCA tightens third-party reporting amid rising cyber risk
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed sweeping changes to how regulated firms must report operational incidents and third-party dependencies, as cyber threats continue...
UK banks face new stress tests under PRA liquidity plan
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a series of proposals designed to ensure UK banks can rapidly convert liquid assets into cash during...
How FINRA’s updated gifts rule reshapes compliance in 2026
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to FINRA's Rule 3220 in February 2026, raising the annual gift limit from $100 to...
UK financial regulation faces overhaul calls in APPG report
A cross-party parliamentary group has warned that the UK’s financial conduct regulatory framework is fundamentally flawed, urging Parliament to reclaim a stronger role in...
FSB pushes new phase for faster cross-border payments
The FSB has launched a new phase of global efforts to enhance cross-border payments, as policymakers and industry leaders gathered in London to assess...
MAS sets climate transition risk guidelines for FIs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released new supervisory guidelines outlining how financial institutions should strengthen their transition planning practices to address environmental...
Sweden calls for diversified payment methods in crises
Sweden’s central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, has issued new guidance encouraging the public to strengthen their payment preparedness in case of crises, disruptions or even...
FRA unveils stricter oversight for finance company branches
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority has introduced a new regulatory framework governing the licensing and operation of branches belonging to companies engaged in non-banking financial...
