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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
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Global Regulatory Developments - April 2025
April 2025 marked a period of significant regulatory progress and policy direction across key financial hubs, with a strong focus on...
James Ross
May 110 min read
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Global Regulatory Developments - March 2025
March 2025 witnessed significant regulatory advancements in the global financial sector, particularly concerning digital finance. Key...
James Ross
Apr 27 min read
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Report on Global Regulatory Developments - February
This report summarises key global regulatory developments in the financial sector during February. The focus is on publications,...
James Ross
Mar 28 min read
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Global Regulatory Developments in January 2025
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the significant global regulatory developments in January, focusing on the key areas of...
James Ross
Feb 15 min read
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Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets: December 2024Executive Summary: Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets - December 2024
There was significant regulatory activity in December 2024. Globally, on establishing comprehensive frameworks for digital assets,...
James Ross
Jan 14 min read
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Global Digital Assets Regulatory Developments - November 2024: Europe in Focus
Executive Summary: Global Digital Asset Regulatory Developments - November 2024 November 2024 witnessed significant regulatory progress...
James Ross
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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FCA Crypto Roadmap
The FCA Crypto Roadmap outlines the planned policy publications and timelines for regulating crypto assets in the UK. It sets out a...
James Ross
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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ESMA's 2025 Agenda: A Deep Dive into Issuer Disclosure and Beyond - Part 3
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has unveiled its 2025 work program, setting a demanding agenda for financial firms...
James Ross
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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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
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Will MiCA be the MiFID I of Digital Markets and Assets?
MiFID, implemented in 2007, revolutionised European capital markets by increasing competition, transparency, and investor protection....
James Ross
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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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
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2024: A Year of Regulatory Reckoning in Digital Markets
The digital landscape underwent significant changes in 2024 as regulators worldwide tightened their control over the industry. Every...
James Ross
Sep 29, 20245 min read
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September's Global Regulatory Whirlwind: Key Developments in Digital Finance and Markets
September 2024 proved to be a whirlwind month for financial regulation across the globe. From the rise of digital currencies to the fight...
James Ross
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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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
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September DeFi Roundup - Rethinking DeFi Regulation: Embedded Supervision and the Future of Decentralised Finance
The world of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is rapidly evolving, pushing the boundaries of traditional finance and challenging existing...
James Ross
Sep 28, 202411 min read
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CBDC Adoption: It's All About Strategy and Inclusion
Central banks around the globe are exploring the possibilities of retail Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a tool for enhancing...
James Ross
Sep 27, 20247 min read
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House Financial Service Hearing Entitled: Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralised Finance
House Financial Service Hearing Entitled: Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralised Finance Summary The hearing convened...
James Ross
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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