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Regulation

EU co-legislators reach provisional agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI

May 8, 2026

EU lawmakers say that the deal will strengthen competitiveness and legal certainty for companies while reducing compliance obligations.

Vasilka Lalevska2 min read
FCA

FCA to review claims management practices after consumer concerns

May 8, 2026

The review will look into motor finance claims management, housing disrepair, lead generators, and other firms not directly regulated by the FCA.

Hameed Shuja3 min read
Data

New FOCUS initiative responds to surge in data‑driven qui tam filings

May 7, 2026

This unprecedented rise in qui tams is being driven by so-called data miners, or companies and individuals who analyze publicly available government datasets to identify anomalies that may signal fraud.

Kevin Kinsella2 min read
Reporting

SEC proposes letting public companies move to semiannual reporting

May 7, 2026

The proposal is the biggest reformulation of reporting rules in decades.

Alexander Barzacanos2 min read

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Enforcement

Challenge to Minnesota tests constitutional limits of state climate litigation

May 7, 2026

Federal government seeks to frame Minnesota’s climate lawsuit as attempt to regulate global emissions through state law.

Vlada Gurvich4 min read
Enforcement

Adviser pleads guilty in $160m fraud as SEC brings parallel enforcement action

May 7, 2026

The SEC continues to bring parallel civil actions alongside criminal cases, increasing both financial and personal liability risk for advisers.

Janaya Moscony | SEC31 min read
Supervision

FDA pilots one-day inspections to boost oversight, surveillance

May 7, 2026

The pilot program will run through the end of fiscal year 2026, with additional assessments planned across multiple inspectorates.

Kevin Kinsella1 min read
Enforcement

Texas doctor illegally distributed a million opioid doses through strip mall pill-mill

May 6, 2026

Physician found guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and four counts of unlawful distribution.

Kevin Kinsella2 min read

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Regulation More on Regulation

FCA

FCA webinar report – operational resilience, incident and third-party reporting

May 7, 2026

Wide-ranging discussion useful for compliance and tech professionals to assess current posture, including areas for improvement.

Thomas Hyrkiel5 min read
FCA

FCA updates guidance on when to make a notification

May 7, 2026

Changes to guidance expand circumstances in which firms need to consider making a Principle 11 notification in relation to customer redress issues.

Gregory Brandman | Eversheds Sutherland, Kari McCormick | Eversheds Sutherland, Julia Neal | Eversheds Sutherland, Sumitra Subramanian | Eversheds Sutherland, Laura Norris | Eversheds Sutherland3 min read
Regulation

Compromise on stablecoin yields gives CLARITY Act a boost

May 6, 2026

The compromise would allow transaction-based incentives similar to credit card rewards.

Alexander Barzacanos1 min read
Regulation

First DMA review finds positive impact, emphasizes enforcement and future compliance risks

May 6, 2026

European Commission finds Digital Markets Act (DMA) fit for purpose, signalling continued enforcement and focus on AI and cloud computing.

Vasilka Lalevska2 min read

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Technology More on Technology

AI

“AI is now the engine of economic power and hard power” says UK tech sec Liz Kendall

May 6, 2026

Minister makes ambitious pitch for UK’s place in an AI world, but finding a balance between US and EU stances still the biggest challenge.

Martin Cloake3 min read
Crypto

Long cons, fake assets, and false data: How North Korean-backed hackers stole $600m

May 5, 2026

Extraordinary tale of two hacks raises many security questions for crypto industry.

Martin Cloake2 min read
Data

Mitigating risk and Mythos madness: A cyber chat with Melissa Ventrone

May 4, 2026

Ventrone explains how cybersecurity is a contest of relentless monitoring, testing, training, and patching, and some of the most basic good practices are often overlooked.

Julie DiMauro8 min read
Data

Strategic privacy KPIs: Aligning metrics with program goals

April 30, 2026

Privacy KPIs that are aligned with strategy are better positioned to manage risk and demonstrate that their programs are effective, credible, and fit for purpose.

Valentina Macome | FTI Consulting4 min read

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Resources More on Resources

Podcasts

Podcast: Evan Van Hook, Chief Sustainability Officer, Viridi

May 4, 2026

Van Hook talks about battery storage using lithium-ion technology, the increasing demand for safety, and the importance of regulatory adherence.

Julie DiMauro42 min listen
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: OCC blocks Illinois interchange fee ban, CFPB cuts small business lending rule

May 4, 2026

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

GRIP2 min read
Conferences and events

A comprehensive guide to the FCA’s new non-financial misconduct rules

April 28, 2026

The new guidance provides a formal regulatory definition, centering on bullying, harassment, and violence.

Jean Hurley3 min read
Podcasts

Podcast: Samantha Gloede, Global Head of Risk Services, KPMG

April 27, 2026

Samantha has over two decades of experience working to address clients’ risk and technology needs.

Carmen Cracknell24 min listen

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