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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Swiss regulator outlines rules for crypto-based assets

15 January 2026

Swiss regulator outlines rules for crypto-based assets

Structured products and ETPs with crypto underlyings subject to Financial Services Act requirements.

EU regulators set common standards for ESG stress testing in final guidelines

13 Jan 2026

EU regulators set common standards for ESG stress testing in final guidelines

Structured products could face indirect impact as ESG risk frameworks influence pricing and hedging

CFTC forms advisory body to guide tech policy

13 Jan 2026

CFTC forms advisory body to guide tech policy

The committee will replace the former technology advisory committee and will include representatives from the financial industry, regulatory bodies and financial technology providers, among others.

 Leonteq receives Bafin approval for German license extension

13 Jan 2026

Leonteq receives Bafin approval for German license extension

The move follows success in the Swiss market, where Leonteq offers over 10,000 listed leverage products.

National Life wins IUL illustration suit

13 Jan 2026

National Life wins IUL illustration suit

A disctrict judge has cleared National Life in lawsuit cenring on an indexed universal life (IUL) product linked to an index hedged by Société Générale.

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12 Jan 2026

FCA review exposes gaps in complex ETP sales

The regulator’s survey reveals a growing market for complex ETPs, with...

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09 Jan 2026

Abex wins UK FCA approval for digital asset derivatives trading

The company has gained UK FCA approval to offer regulated digital...

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09 Jan 2026

US SEC to revise small entity rules for advisers and investment companies

Amendments include revised aggregation rules for related funds and...

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08 Jan 2026

Esma clarifies transitional rules under BMR review

Third-country benchmarks can continue to be used while the regulator...

Saudi regulator opens capital market to all foreign investors

07 Jan 2026

Saudi regulator opens capital market to all foreign investors

The amendments are aimed at expanding and diversifying the investors base, supporting investment inflows as well as enhancing market liquidity.

US court upholds dismissal of investor lawsuit against Barclays

07 Jan 2026

US court upholds dismissal of investor lawsuit against Barclays

Appeal ruling highlights absence of evidence linking management to alleged misconduct.

Etrading Software sets up non-profit initiative to bid for EU OTC derivatives tape

07 Jan 2026

Etrading Software sets up non-profit initiative to bid for EU OTC derivatives tape

The Dutch non-profit organisation bids to become the EU OTC Derivatives Consolidated Tape Provider under the revised MiFIR framework.