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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Korean regulator realeases roadmap for complex products

22 December 2025

Korean regulator realeases roadmap for complex products

South Korea’s FSS is pivoting to a preventive 2026 roadmap focused on shielding consumers from complex financial product risks including structured products.

EU institutions seal retail investment strategy deal to empower consumers

19 Dec 2025

EU institutions seal retail investment strategy deal to empower consumers

The rules are aimed at providing wider range of efficient investment and financing opportunities for citizens and businesses.

Canadian regulator examines barriers to digital and hybrid advisory model

19 Dec 2025

Canadian regulator examines barriers to digital and hybrid advisory model

Stakeholder input invited on rules, technology integration and unintended consequences.

Garantum responds to US$1.8m fine over compliance failure

19 Dec 2025

Garantum responds to US$1.8m fine over compliance failure

The Swedish distributor has been found in breach of compliance provisions in the structured products and insurance instruments.

Finra stresses compliance failures on Rila sales in annual report

17 Dec 2025

Finra stresses compliance failures on Rila sales in annual report

The US regulator has identified several violations of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) about registered index-linked annuity (Rila) sales practice in its oversight report.

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17 Dec 2025

FCA seeks feedback on new UK crypto rules

The FCA has opened consultation on an UK crypto regime, proposing to...

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16 Dec 2025

Esma completes mandates on derivatives transparency rules

European Commission to review the proposal within three months; rules...

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15 Dec 2025

Iosco, BCBS publish margin requirements assessment

The report comes in the backdrop of the ongoing monitoring of the...

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15 Dec 2025

French regulator adapts its crypto-linked product policies

The policies are aimed at reducing the information asymmetry between...

Hong Kong regulator penalises EFG Bank over regulatory breaches

12 Dec 2025

Hong Kong regulator penalises EFG Bank over regulatory breaches

The financial watchdog’s investigation stemmed from a self-report from the bank as well as a referral of findings from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Exclusive: UKSPA - final CCI rules strike balance between consumer protection and product realities

10 Dec 2025

Exclusive: UKSPA - final CCI rules strike balance between consumer protection and product realities

The regulator's reforms reflect practical industry insight into structured product design.

BBVA to expand corporate and investment banking services in Middle East

10 Dec 2025

BBVA to expand corporate and investment banking services in Middle East

The in-principle approval paves way for Abu Dhabi branch as the bank targets sovereign wealth funds and institutional clients.