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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Inside CCI: redefining the post-Priips landscape

5 November 2025

Inside CCI: redefining the post-Priips landscape

We look at what the CCI regime means for the future of retail investments and the alignment of retail investor protection across regulatory frameworks.

Iosco calls for greater transparency in single-name CDS market

05 Nov 2025

Iosco calls for greater transparency in single-name CDS market

The Iosco report examined the March 2023 banking turmoil and recommends measures to improve post-trade transparency.

Finra penalises First Trust for gifts violations

05 Nov 2025

Finra penalises First Trust for gifts violations

Finra Rule 2341 prohibits member firms from making payments or offers of payments of any non-cash compensation, subject to specified exceptions.

Basel Committee tightens derivatives exposure with new rules

05 Nov 2025

Basel Committee tightens derivatives exposure with new rules

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued new rules on how banks calculate capital requirements for specific derivatives to improve the process and better reflect real risks.

Nascar champion Kyle Busch sues Pacific Life over IULs

04 Nov 2025

Nascar champion Kyle Busch sues Pacific Life over IULs

The stock car racing driver has accused the US insurer of misrepresenting its indexed universal life (IUL) policies, causing him US$8.6m in losses.

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04 Nov 2025

Hong Kong allows crypto exchanges to share global order books

Hong Kong’s financial regulator has introduced new measures that allow...

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04 Nov 2025

Iosco addresses market integrity, transparency with new reports

International Organisation of Securities Commissions' (Iosco) new...

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04 Nov 2025

UK regulator warns of 'avoidable risks' in wealth management

The review examined how these groups manage risks, debt, governance...

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31 Oct 2025

FCA raises alarm over leveraged derivatives firms bypassing safeguards

The UK regulator has flagged dual threat from high-pressure sales...

Isda seeks bids for AI solution to enhance reporting transparency

31 Oct 2025

Isda seeks bids for AI solution to enhance reporting transparency

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda) has invited bids to build an AI-powered traceability tool to improve transparency and auditability within its Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) framework.

CoinShares secures approval for ETP offerings in UK

31 Oct 2025

CoinShares secures approval for ETP offerings in UK

The development follows the recent lifting of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) ban on retail access to crypto products.

Mayer Brown: industry relieved as full ban on turbos avoided

30 Oct 2025

Mayer Brown: industry relieved as full ban on turbos avoided

The law firm points that the new rules will have a practical impact on distributors in Germany.

HK SFC proposes new VaR approach, streamlines structured funds framework

30 Oct 2025

HK SFC proposes new VaR approach, streamlines structured funds framework

The regulator is aiming at expanding product offerings and enhancing competition in the country.