Banking
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The stablecoin war: Wall Street vs crypto over the future of money
Banks say rules governing the digital currency are a risk to financial stability. Are they just trying to stamp out competition?
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Bank of Scotland fined for breach of Russia sanctions
The UK’s OFSI states that the case “highlights important compliance lessons for a wide range of industry stakeholders.”
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CMA to review 33 market remedies in effort to ease regulatory burden
Remedies under review cover multiple sectors including financial services, trade, and energy. The consultation is open until March 2, 2026.
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Video: UK Government U-turns on mandatory Digital ID plans amid privacy pushback
GRIP’s Senior Reporter Carmen Cracknell and Commissioning Editor Jean Hurley discuss the intersection of digital identity and the UK’s fraud crisis.
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Horizon scanning: UK regulatory topics to look out for in 2026
Regulatory topics that will have a significant impact on institutions operating in the UK financial services sector this year.
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AI in Estonia’s financial sector in 2025 – automation, risk, and the future
A new survey by Estonia’s FSA finds the majority of financial sector players using or piloting AI solutions, and sheds light on some key risks.
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How the bank behind London’s most expensive office lease unravelled
Brazil’s Banco Master was one entrepreneur’s ticket to riches but collapsed last month amid allegations of a $2.3bn fraud.
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Banking leaders discuss “digital employees” and “bias engineering”
Expert panel debated the ethics and practicalities of using AI in banks.