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Collected every hour from official regulator and central bank feeds. Each item links to its source; summaries are generated automatically and legally sensitive items are held for editorial review before publication.

  • guidance · FCA News ·

    FCA calls on private market firms to manage conflicts of interest in line with rapid growth

    An FCA review found differences in how effectively private market firms identify and manage conflicts of interest. The FCA called on firms to manage those conflicts as the sector grows and highlighted the importance of disclosure for investors.

    United KingdomOfficial source

  • other · FCA News ·

    Building the future of finance in the age of AI

    FCA official Jessica Rusu outlined an approach to AI focused on industry testing, assurance, monitoring and surveillance following the Mills Review, published in July. The review considered how AI could reshape retail financial services by 2030, while the speech also noted developments beyond retail markets.

    United KingdomOfficial source

  • other · FCA News ·

    ePayments Systems Limited enters special administration

    ePayments Systems Limited entered special administration on 15 October 2026, with Mark Boast and Allister Manson appointed as joint special administrators to handle customer claims and return funds where possible. The firm remains FCA-authorised to issue e-money under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011.

    United KingdomemiOfficial source

  • enforcement · FCA News ·

    Three arrests in major FCA operation against criminal insider dealing ring

    Three individuals were arrested on 13 October in a joint FCA and National Crime Agency operation targeting suspected organised insider dealing and money laundering. Searches at five residential premises in London and Manchester involved more than 100 staff and resulted in the seizure of over 30 electronic devices.

    United KingdomOfficial source

  • guidance · FCA News ·

    What does 'fair value' look like in practice? Three years into the Consumer Duty, here’s what we’ve learned.

    The FCA discusses findings from its review of how consumer finance firms assess, demonstrate and monitor fair value under the Consumer Duty. Its work also examined fees and charges across credit products and included supervision of consumer hire arrangements.

    United Kingdomlending-licenceOfficial source

  • other · BIS Press Releases · 29/10/2026

    CPMI publishes analysis on how central banks support payment system safety and efficiency and trust in money in the rapidly changing payments ecosystem

    A CPMI report examines how technological innovation, changing user demand and new payment providers and arrangements are transforming payment systems. It addresses central banks’ role in supporting payment system safety, efficiency and trust in money.

    internationalOfficial source

  • other · OCC News · 27/10/2026

    Comptroller Gould Discusses Efforts to Support Community Banks

    Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould discussed the OCC’s work to support community banks as the financial industry evolves in remarks to the Ohio Bankers League.

    United Statesbanking-licenceOfficial source

  • guidance · US SEC Press Releases · 23/10/2026

    SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities

    The SEC announced its Division of Examinations’ fiscal year 2027 priorities. The annual report identifies areas of focus for the Division’s compliance and fraud-prevention work.

    United Statessecurities-firmOfficial source

  • other · US SEC Press Releases · 20/10/2026

    SEC and AMF Announce Supervisory MOU To Enhance Cooperation for Investment Advisers and Investment Service Providers

    The SEC and France’s AMF entered into a supervisory memorandum of understanding concerning investment advisers and investment service providers. The agreement is designed to facilitate consultation and information-sharing.

    United StatesEU (any member state)securities-firmOfficial source

  • other · FINMA News · 20/10/2026

    FINMA approves Switzerland’s first Bitcoin ETF

    FINMA approved Switzerland’s first retail fund investing directly in Bitcoin, described in the title as a Bitcoin ETF. The announcement highlights investor protection and transparency.

    SwitzerlandOfficial source

  • other · US SEC Press Releases · 19/10/2026

    SEC Announces Roundtable on Machine-Understandable Data in the Age of Super Intelligence

    The SEC announced a roundtable for 9 November 2026 to discuss machine-understandable data and Super Intelligence, including associated risks and costs.

    United StatesOfficial source

  • other · OCC News · 14/10/2026

    Comptroller Gould Discusses Findings of Debanking Report

    Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould discussed findings from the OCC’s newly released report on large banks’ debanking activities at a press conference in Lexington, Kentucky, with Congressman Andy Barr.

    United Statesbanking-licenceOfficial source

  • other · US SEC Press Releases · 14/10/2026

    SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding

    The SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced a meeting on October 27, 2026, to continue discussions on IPO modernization and consider Regulation Crowdfunding policy issues.

    United StatesOfficial source

  • other · OCC News · 14/10/2026

    OCC Releases Report on Large Banks’ Debanking Activities

    The OCC released findings from its supervisory review of debanking activities at the nine largest national banks under its supervision. The reviewed institutions include JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America and Citibank.

    United Statesbanking-licenceOfficial source

  • guidance · BIS Press Releases · 14/10/2026

    Global standard-setting bodies publish final report on guidance for FMIs on general business risks and general business losses

    CPMI and IOSCO published a final guidance report on how financial market infrastructures manage general business risks and general business losses.

    internationalOfficial source

  • other · EBA News · 13/10/2026

    European Supervisory Authorities set priorities for 2027

    The Joint Committee of EBA, EIOPA and ESMA published its 2027 Annual Work Programme. It sets priorities for addressing cross-sectoral risks and improving coordination across the EU financial sector.

    EU (any member state)Official source

  • other · BIS Press Releases · 13/10/2026

    Basel Committee finds Australia, Japan, Korea, Switzerland compliant, and Canada, United Kingdom largely compliant with its leverage ratio framework

    The Basel Committee assessed Australia, Japan, Korea and Switzerland as compliant with its leverage ratio framework, and Canada and the United Kingdom as largely compliant. The reports complete the first round of multi-jurisdictional assessments of the framework.

    internationalAustraliaCanadaSwitzerlandUnited Kingdombanking-licenceOfficial source

  • other · Bank of England News · 09/10/2026

    CMORG holds sector-wide cloud outage simulation exercise

    CMORG completed its biennial sector-wide simulation exercise, SIMEX26, on 8 October 2026. The exercise focused on a global disruption to cloud services.

    United KingdomOfficial source