Finance
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Halfway through 2026, Valerie Mirko reflects on SEC and FINRA
Mirko explains how the SEC’s initiation of a sweeping shift in regulatory policy is affecting regulated businesses, or for the pending changes, how it could.
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FCA work in review: May 27-June 5, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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Moves and hires May 2026
In the first of a new monthly feature, we highlight some key personnel moves across the regulated industries that we cover.
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XLoD Surveillance Benchmark Report: Same pain, different day
A key takeaway is that data challenges persist, despite being continually flagged for years.
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The next steps for Hungary and for the world
Hungary’s post-election transition illustrates a broader lesson: Countries can isolate themselves far faster than they can rebuild the trust and confidence required to fully reintegrate into international financial systems.
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What the European Partnership Bill means for financial services
Charles Herbert and James Clark discuss the potential for regulatory alignment across two areas of importance – digital law, and financial services regulation.
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FI sanctions bank SKr90m for violating money-laundering regulations
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority found that the bank failed to get in-depth customer knowledge relating to high-risk customers.
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European Commission seeks feedback on MiCA amid evolving crypto-assets markets
Ahead of a 2027 report, the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime will be assessed for its overall functioning, with specific focus on reviews related to crypto-asset service providers, stablecoins, and market abuse.
