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Enforcement

OPINION: Pam Bondi’s legacy – the DOJ in shambles

May 20, 2026

Buddy Cooper discusses the changes to the US DOJ enforcement of antifraud criminal laws and asks, “Does this really make America safe again?”

Buddy Parker| MKS Law4 min read
SEC

SEC ends gag rule

May 20, 2026

For more than 50 years, the rule prohibited settling defendants from publicly denying the SEC’s claims.

Alexander Barzacanos2 min read
Conferences and events

City Week 2026: London goes on the attack over IPO valuations

May 20, 2026

London is actively removing market friction to position itself as an agile global financial hub, contrasting itself with the regulatory burdens of the US and the fragmented EU.

Jean Hurley4 min read
Conferences and events

City Week 2026: Fireside chat with FCA chief Nikhil Rathi

May 20, 2026

Top UK regulator discusses geopolitical developments and their impact on global regulatory landscape, the arrival of frontier AI models and the risk they pose, tokenization, and the FCA’s plans for regulating digital assets.

Hameed Shuja4 min read

Compliance More on Compliance

Enforcement

ASIC roundup: Prison sentence for former director, fines, plus more

May 19, 2026

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, May 5-15, 2026.

Hameed Shuja3 min read
Reporting

FinCEN issues human trafficking red flags ahead of World Cup 2026

May 18, 2026

The US financial regulator is warning firms across the country to watch for signs of sex and labor trafficking amid heightened local economic activity from the event.

Catherine Ollinger2 min read
Enforcement

Pharma speaker bureau alleged to cross into FCA territory, settles for $13.6m

May 18, 2026

The agreement resolves allegations into whether the company’s speaker programs and meals for physicians violated anti-kickback laws.

Kevin Kinsella1 min read
Compliance as a Profession

The GRIP Files: Sebastian Stöckle, KPMG

May 15, 2026

We spoke to Stöckle about his career to date including his CTO role, the AI challenge for audit, and how KPMG is upskilling current teams.

Jean Hurley3 min read

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Regulation More on Regulation

ESMA

European Commission releases updated draft final ESRS for public feedback

May 19, 2026

We take an initial look at the draft ESRS and discuss the related public feedback process.

Michael R. Littenberg | Ropes & Gray, Marc Rotter | Ropes & Gray, Peter Witschi | Ropes & Gray4 min read
FCA

FCA and Bank of England firm up wholesale tokenization plans

May 19, 2026

The call for input closes on July 3 and a feedback statement is expected in the summer.

Carmen Cracknell2 min read
Regulation

Push to accelerate electronic prior authorization adoption gains momentum

May 15, 2026

Twenty-nine healthcare organizations have joined CMS in a national effort to streamline electronic prior authorization before new federal requirements take effect in 2027.

Kevin Kinsella2 min read
Regulation

UK government moves on ticket touting draw lukewarm response

May 15, 2026

Live industry figures dismayed by lack of progress, while online platforms face uncertainty over compliance.

Martin Cloake3 min read

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Technology More on Technology

Data

Iceland’s DPA signals continued focus on cybersecurity, health data, and AI governance

May 20, 2026

Persónuvernd’s annual report for 2025 shows an increasingly proactive approach to cybersecurity failings, AI oversight, and organizations handling sensitive data.

Vasilka Lalevska, Martina Lindberg2 min read
AI

Gates Foundation expands AI partnerships across health, education, and development

May 19, 2026

Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are partnering with the Gates Foundation to address health, education, and agricultural issues in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, but will privacy be a key concern?

Kevin Kinsella2 min read
AI

Zack Kass on today’s AI-driven renaissance

May 19, 2026

I spoke to Zack Kass about why he is so optimistic about AI, drawing on his experience at OpenAI, his deep knowledge of the science of the tech, and his thoughts about its social, economic, and human implications.

Julie DiMauro7 min read
AI

Claude Mythos: A case study on the evolution of AI governance

May 19, 2026

A practical guide on the impact of advanced AI such as Mythos on business functions, from cybersecurity to legal to AI governance to risk to the board.

Babar Hayat | Konexo, Richard Chudzynski | Konexo, Aben Edward Pagar | Konexo4 min read

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Conferences and events

FINRA Annual 2026: Exam and enforcement enhancements offer guidance to member firms

May 19, 2026

Speakers discussed the enhancements FINRA is making to both divisions and how firms can navigate their way through these processes with better practices.

Julie DiMauro6 min read
Podcasts

Podcast: Monia Ben Nejima on AI governance across borders and the future of compliance

May 18, 2026

As regulators move from trialling AI to active oversight, firms face pressure to build governance structures to withstand scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.

Vlada Gurvich37 min listen
Resources

Framing the issue: Non-financial misconduct

May 18, 2026

45,000 firms will now be subject to NFM regulations. What can they do to prepare?

Carmen Cracknell<1 min read
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: OSC sets examination priorities, SEC reviews FINRA short-selling proposal

May 18, 2026

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

GRIP3 min read

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