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Compliance

OCC’s Gould calls for fundamental rethink of bank resolution planning

February 3, 2026

Gould’s critique aligns with the OCC’s broader recalibration toward narrower supervision and renewed focus on core regulatory functions.

Vlada Gurvich3 min read
Regulation

Atkins and Selig discuss joint crypto regulatory plans

February 3, 2026

The Chairmen of the SEC and CFTC discussed how they could best coordinate regulation of digital assets as Congress scrambles to finalize legislation.

Alexander Barzacanos2 min read
Conferences and events

Ashurst’s Data Bytes 2026: EU Digital regulation – more than you think

February 3, 2026

The panelists pointed out operational and governance considerations toward capability-led compliance around digital regulation.

Martina Lindberg, Jean Hurley2 min read
Enforcement

DOJ and USPS make first whistleblower payout, awarding $1m in car auction fraud

February 3, 2026

Used vehicle platform EBLOCK allegedly failed to immediately take action against illegal activity including shill bids and elimination of competition at an acquired company.

Catherine Ollinger2 min read

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Supervision

Swedish FSA warns industry on wall-crossing and MAR compliance

February 3, 2026

The call-out follows recurring suspicions of insider trading in connection to major share transactions.

Vasilka Lalevska1 min read
Compliance Culture & Ethics

Building a resilient human firewall in UK financial services

January 30, 2026

The stark reality of modern cyber defence is that technology, however sophisticated, is easily bypassed by human error.

Maria Symeon | Pathlight Associates3 min read
Supervision

Swish now operating under direct supervision by the Swedish FSA

January 30, 2026

Sweden’s popular instant payment service needs to comply with current risk management and anti-money-laundering rules.

Vasilka Lalevska1 min read
Enforcement

ASIC roundup: Crypto firm fined $9 million for unlicensed operations, plus other news

January 30, 2026

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, January 24– 29, 2026.

Hameed Shuja2 min read

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Regulation

CMS proposes financial incentives for hospitals to buy American supplies

February 2, 2026

The proposed rule change appears to be an acknowledgement that shifting supply chains to domestic manufacturers would significantly strain hospital operating margins.

Kevin Kinsella2 min read
Regulation

‘I wouldn’t dare take these drugs’: how China supplies untested peptides to the west

February 2, 2026

The success of weight-loss drugs has driven demand for injectable compounds that claim to improve everything from sleep to skin.

The Financial Times4 min read
FCA

FCA work in review: January 26-30, 2026

February 2, 2026

Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.

Hameed Shuja3 min read
Regulation

Asia-Pacific in focus: January 2026 at a glance

February 2, 2026

Our monthly roundup of the latest developments in financial regulation from the Asia-Pacific region.

Hameed Shuja4 min read

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Data

The EU’s DORA: Strategic implications for third-party financial service providers

February 2, 2026

Many global organizations have learned that without appropriate oversight, third parties can become liabilities. Max Veve says DORA is the stand out regulation.

Max Veve3 min read
AI

UK to regulate AI in healthcare as majority supports use

January 30, 2026

The move comes amid a surge in patients self-diagnosing using online tools like chatbots.

Carmen Cracknell2 min read
Data

CMA consulting on Google conduct requirements

January 30, 2026

Targeted rules for the business may be introduced as a result of its strategic market status in search services.

Thomas Hyrkiel2 min read
AI

FINRA outlines recommendations for the use of AI tools

January 29, 2026

FINRA’s Mark Ruppert detailed in his blog post some ways firms can evaluate their particular agentic AI strategies and associated risks.

Julie DiMauro3 min read

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Conferences and events

Ashurst Data Bytes 2026: Ready or not, increased cyber scrutiny is here

February 3, 2026

An Ashurst panel, together with guest speaker Will Barlow of Crowdstrike, discussed what steps you should be taking to prepare for a cybersecurity incident.

Jean Hurley, Martina Lindberg3 min read
Podcasts

Podcast: In discussion with Stephen Burt, Chief Data Officer for the Government of Canada

February 2, 2026

Stephen spoke to GRIP about Canada’s embrace of AI and innovation, the results of international collaboration, and much more.

Julie DiMauro44 min listen
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: Trump taps Warsh for Fed Chair, trade secret suits hit all-time record

February 2, 2026

Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.

GRIP3 min read
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: EPA rules against xAI in turbine case, House panels excoriate health insurance CEOs

January 26, 2026

Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.

GRIP2 min read

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