Cloud
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First DMA review finds positive impact, emphasizes enforcement and future compliance risks
European Commission finds Digital Markets Act (DMA) fit for purpose, signalling continued enforcement and focus on AI and cloud computing.
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Operational resilience key to business survival, Insight says
AI has been the catalyst for an infrastructure rethink.
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CMA to investigate Microsoft business software and cloud services ecosystem
Regulator says investigation will create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI.
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Crossborder data flows in Africa: regulation, risk, and the rise of sovereignty
Privacy is no longer framed solely as a fundamental right but increasingly as a question of control over data as an economic asset in global engagement.
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Cloud providers call for swift and strong sector regulation
The UK’s competition authority is debating restrictions on Microsoft and AWS that would attempt to address their market dominance.
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How private equity’s big bet on software was derailed by AI
Dealmakers and lenders are facing a ‘Darwinian moment’ as digital services risk being made obsolete by new technologies.
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Demystifying the debate on the US CLOUD Act vs European/UK Data Sovereignty
Practical advice and steps for organizations to understand and comply with sovereignty and localization rules.
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Asia-Pacific in focus: January 2026 at a glance
Our monthly roundup of the latest developments in financial regulation from the Asia-Pacific region.
