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The role of economics during times of major change

In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf argues that economists must adapt their analytical frameworks and expand their focus beyond traditional topics to address emerging challengesโ€”such as geopolitical upheaval and defence spendingโ€”in order to provide robust evidence-based policy advice that serves the public interest.

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Emil the Seal hijacks Waterloo station to warn commuters about investment scams

FCA stunt launches new Firm Checker tool as around 700,000 people lose money to investment scams. Morning commuters at London Waterloo got more than their usual caffeine hit today when a mysterious 'ATM' promising to 'give away a fortune' stopped them in their tracks โ€“ and revealed an unexpected surprise.As curious passers-by approached the machine, the screen slid open to unveil Emil the Seal, the FCA's finance-friendly mascot, delivering a blunt message about the dangers of investment scams...

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OFSI and partners clamp down on the abuse of cryptoassets

Weโ€™re working closely with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), UK law enforcement, and our regulatory partners to tackle the abuse of cryptoassets and associated moneyโ€‘laundering activities. Read the full blog on the OFSIโ€™s website.

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Mills Review to consider how AI will reshape retail financial services

The FCA has launched a review into the implications of advanced AI on consumers, retail financial markets and regulators. The Review will be led by Sheldon Mills and builds on the FCAโ€™s existing work on AI. This includes its AI Discussion Paper, AI Sprint, and AI Lab including AI Live Testing and its groundbreaking Supercharged Sandbox supported by NVIDIA.AI is already embedded across financial services. Rapid advances in generative, agentic and emerging forms of AI mean the next phase of cha...

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SEC and CFTC Reschedule Joint Event on Harmonization, U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event, previously scheduled for Jan. 27, now rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at CFTCโ€ฆ

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ASIC Annual Forum to focus on the challenges of a rapidly evolving economy as it returns to Melbourne in November

ASIC Annual Forum to focus on the challenges of a rapidly evolving economy as it returns to Melbourne in November

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SEC and CFTC to Hold Joint Event on Harmonization, U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at CFTC headquarters to discuss harmonization between theโ€ฆ

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Screening for success: Opening the gateway to growth

Speech by Sheree Howard at the FCA's Gateway to growth, Chicago Booth London Conference Centre. The first time I flew was in my teenage years, and like many of my generation, that was a flight to Europe for a family holiday. I didnโ€™t make it further afield until I was in my mid to late twenties.Today, most, if not all of us, would think of international travel as the norm โ€“ especially given the global nature of our business.It is amazing, therefore, to think that right around this time in 197...

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Keith E. Cassidy Named Director of the Division of Examinations

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Keith E. Cassidy has been appointed Director of the Division of Examinations. Mr. Cassidy has served as Acting Director since May 2024 and previously was the divisionโ€™s Deputy Director, Actingโ€ฆ

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Regulators give clarity in relation to open banking pricing models

We have issued a joint statement with the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) giving clarity on open banking pricing models. We and the PSR have issued the following statement (PDF).This confirms we will not, at this stage, prioritise a Competition Act 1998 (CA98) investigation into the centralised โ€˜access feeโ€™ pricing model being developed by the UK Payments Initiative (UKPI) for commercial Variable Recurring Payments (cVRPs). cVRPs are an emerging open banking technology that allow consumers to...

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The FCA and PSR have jointly confirmed they will not prioritize a Competition Act 1998 investigation into the UK Payments Initiative's (UKPI) centralized access fee pricing model for commercial Variable Recurring Payments (cVRPs), with the CMA's concurrent agreement. This regulatory clarity provides temporary certainty for cVRP development ahead of anticipated legislation by end-2026, creating a critical window for firms to develop compliant commercial models in this emerging open banking technology.

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The FCA and PSR have issued a joint statement providing clarity on open banking pricing models, specifically regarding the centralised 'access fee' pricing model for commercial Variable Recurring Payments (cVRPs). This statement confirms that they will not prioritize a Competition Act 1998 investigation into this model at this stage. The goal is to support the development of cVRPs, giving consumers more control over their payments and lowering processing fees for businesses.

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Applications now open for next round of FCAโ€™s AI Live Testing

We have opened applications for the second cohort of our AI Live Testing service. AI Live Testing is the first of its kind in the financial sector to help firms who are ready to use AI in UK financial markets. Participating firms receive tailored support from our regulatory team and our technical partner Advai to develop, assess and deploy safe and responsible AI.The service helps firms to consider key questions around evaluating AI including governance, risk management and monitoring to help...

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Central Bank of Ireland and Banca dโ€™Italia launch first joint Innovation Data Challenge

Central Bank of Ireland and Banca dโ€™Italia are launching the Innovation Data Challenge 2026, a joint initiative designed to foster cutting-edge research and innovation in the retail payments sector. The Challenge reflects the shared commitment of the two Institutions to promoting applied research, international collaboration, and the responsible use of data and technology to shape the future of payments. The initiative brings together leading Irish and Italian universities, including Universi...

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The European Supervisory Authorities and UK financial regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding on oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers under DORA

The European Supervisory Authorities and UK financial regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding on oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers under DORA 14 January 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation International cooperation The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA โ€“ the ESAs) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of England (BoE), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This agreement...

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UK and EU regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen oversight of critical third parties

The FCA, Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority have together signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Supervisory Authorities to enhance cooperation and oversight of critical third parties (CTPs) that fall under the UKโ€™s CTP regime.The MoU establishes a framework for coordinating and sharing information on the oversight of CTPs under the UK regime and critical third party providers (CTPPs) under the EUโ€™s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), including du...

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The FCA, Bank of England (BoE), and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) to coordinate oversight of critical third parties (CTPs) under the UK's CTP regime and critical third party providers (CTPPs) under the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This matters because it enhances cross-border information sharing and cooperation during incidents like cyber-attacks, reducing regulatory duplication while bolstering financial stability and operational resilience for firms reliant on these providers. #

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ESMAโ€™s Digital and Data strategies support supervision of EU financial markets

ESMAโ€™s Digital and Data strategies support supervision of EU financial markets 13 January 2026 About ESMA Market data Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has adopted a new Digital Strategy and updated its Data Strategy . They reflect ESMAโ€™s commitment to smarter regulatory reporting and technology-driven supervision, promote synergies and innovation while reducing unnecessary complexity. The digital strategy...

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AMF 2025 Barometer: in search of autonomy, many French people turn to artificial intelligence when they want to invest

Long term investment Shares Artificial intelligence Retail investors Journalists AMF 2025 Barometer: in search of autonomy, many French people turn to artificial intelligence when they want to invest

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Greater flexibility to be given for setting future contactless limits

People could find it easier to pay using contactless, thanks to greater flexibility and the removal of red tape by the FCA. Banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limit for contactless payments, allowing them to better respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology. They are also being encouraged to let customers set their own limit, or turn contactless off altogether, as many high street banks already do. People are using cont...

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Artificial Intelligence Consortium minutes โ€“ October 2025

The Artificial Intelligence Consortium (AIC) aims to provide a platform for public-private engagement to further dialogue on the capabilities, development, deployment, use, and potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in UK financial services.

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SEC Office of the Investor Advocate Delivers to Congress Report on Activities for Fiscal Year 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Office of the Investor Advocate today delivered its Report on Activities for the Fiscal Year 2025 to Congress, highlighting the initiatives and work of the office during the fiscal year.The report includes:Anโ€ฆ

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Open banking: a year of progress

Open banking in the UK is growing rapidly. Latest industry figures show there are more than 16 million users now benefiting from the service. The number of open banking payments has soared by 53% year on year, reflecting a significant shift in how consumers and businesses manage their finances.See the API performance statsA key driver of this transformation is the rise of variable recurring payments (VRPs), which now account for 16% of all open banking transactions. VRPs allow consumers and b...

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The AMF adapts its policy on complex financial products in response to the rise of crypto-assets

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Promoting innovation while guarding against financial stability risks โˆ’ speech by Randy Kroszner

Given at the 20th High-level meeting on financial stability and regulatory and supervisory priorities (jointly organised by the Arab Monetary Fund, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the Financial Stability Institute of the Bank of International Settlements).

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The Digital Euro: shaping the future while preserving trust

In this blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf writes about the development of the Digital Euro and how central banks foster trust and safety in the financial system and in the implementation of projects like the Digital Euro.

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SEC Announces Agenda and Panelists for Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its rescheduled Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy.โ€œNew technologies give us a fresh opportunity to recalibrate financial surveillanceโ€ฆ

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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Dec. 4 Meeting on Regulatory Changes in Corporate Governance, the Tokenization of Equity Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on Dec. 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be webcast on the SEC website.The committee will host two panels:Regulatory Changes in Corporateโ€ฆ

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The PRA holds model risk management roundtable on artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies

The PRA held roundtable meetings on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML) in the context of Supervisory Statement (SS)1/23 โ€˜Model risk management principles for banksโ€™

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The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) held roundtable sessions on 20 and 22 October 2025 with 21 regulated firms to discuss AI and machine learning (AI/ML) adoption under Supervisory Statement SS1/23 on model risk management (MRM) principles for banks. This matters because it highlights PRA's strategic supervisory focus on AI/ML model risks, urging firms to enhance governance, risk appetite, monitoring, and validation to mitigate opacity, overfitting, and rapid performance degradation in these models. https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/prudential-regulation/publication/2025/november/pra-holds-model-risk-management-roundtable-on-ai | https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/-/media/boe/files/prudential-regulation/publication/2025/november/ai-roundtable-oct-2025.pdf #

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SEC Announces New Date and Time for Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Crypto Task Force has rescheduled its Financial Surveillance and Privacy Roundtable, previously scheduled for October, to Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.โ€œI am looking forward to getting this event back on the calendarโ€ฆ

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SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2026 Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Division of Examinations today released its 2026 examination priorities. The Division publishes its annual examination priorities to provide transparency to registrants and investors about the topics that theโ€ฆ

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FINMA Risk Monitor 2025: accentuated geopolitical risks โ€“ cyber and real estate risks continue to grow

In its new 2025 Risk Monitor, FINMA reveals where it sees the greatest risks for the Swiss financial centre. It warns of an increase in geopolitical and technological risks and calls for more robust controls over the outsourcing of critical functions. The climate risk report is also part of the Risk Monitor for the first time.

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Bank of England, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Bank of Thailand to explore synchronised FX settlement across borders

The Bank of England, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the Bank of Thailand announced a collaboration to explore the technical and policy implications of settling foreign exchange (FX) transactions using synchronised settlement mechanisms.

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Advancing settlement: central bank money for the next era of payments โˆ’ speech by Victoria Cleland

Given at the Bank of England and Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hubโ€™s DLT Innovation Challenge Showcase

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The ACPR and AMF publish the summary of responses to the consultation conducted by the Working Group on Smart Contract Certification

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The ACPR and AMF have published a summary of responses to a public consultation on a 2024 Working Group report exploring smart contract certification in DeFi, addressing technical standards, audit practices, and potential regulatory frameworks. This matters for compliance as it signals preparatory steps toward possible EU-level DeFi regulation, emphasizing risk reduction and trust-building without immediate mandates, influencing future operational and audit strategies for crypto firms. #

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The stock market investor journey: the AMF analyses the mobile applications of 14 institutions

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The AMF publishes its 2024 Annual Report

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The French and Italian authorities make proposals for a more competitive โ€œPilot Regimeโ€ in Europe

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The French (AMF) and Italian (Consob) financial authorities have jointly proposed amendments to the EU's DLT Pilot Regime to increase its competitiveness and attract market participants. The Pilot Regime, which became operational in March 2023, has underperformed with only three authorized infrastructures and minimal live trading activity, prompting regulators to recommend structural changes including greater proportionality, expanded eligible instruments, and raised activity thresholds.

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Financial stability, artificial intelligence, data quality and financial education at the heart of the discussions at the AMF 2025 international seminar for securities regulators

Europe & international Cooperation Financial stability, artificial intelligence, data quality and financial education at the heart of the discussions at the AMF 2025 international seminar for securities regulators

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The ACPR and the AMF publish the findings from the Working Group on Smart Contract Certification, and launch a Public Consultation

Crypto-assets Innovation The ACPR and the AMF publish the findings from the Working Group on Smart Contract Certification, and launch a Public Consultation

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The ACPR and AMF have published findings from their 2024 Working Group on Smart Contract Certification in DeFi, launching a public consultation on February 3, 2025, to explore certification frameworks for smart contracts, focusing on standards, audits, and regulatory options. This matters as it signals proactive French regulatory preparation for potential EU-level DeFi rules under MiCA, aiming to enhance security, governance, and compliance without immediate mandates, while industry feedback favors voluntary schemes. #

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Operational resilience โ€“ The AMF applies the Joint Guidelines on the oversight cooperation and information exchange under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Europe & international Innovation Financial services providers Operational resilience โ€“ The AMF applies the Joint Guidelines on the oversight cooperation and information exchange under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

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Artificial intelligence: the AMF encourages market stakeholders to take part in two European Commission initiatives on issues specific to the financial sector

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The European single access point for financial and non-financial information on European entities (ESAP) enters its implementation phase

Europe & international Periodic & ongoing disclosures The European single access point for financial and non-financial information on European entities (ESAP) enters its implementation phase

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The AMF publishes its action plan and supervisory priorities for 2024

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Gamification tends to increase investment risk-taking, according to behavioural finance experiment conducted for the AMF

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Market infrastuctures on blockchain technology: adaptation of the French securities laws

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The AMF has published its action and supervisory priorities for 2023

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The AMF publishes its proposals for an open finance framework

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF), France's financial markets authority, has published proposals for an **open finance framework** via a public consultation, extending open banking principles to broader financial data sharing for enhanced innovation and competition. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals upcoming regulatory requirements for secure data access, APIs, and customer consent mechanisms, aligning with EU trends toward open finance while prioritizing consumer protection and market resilience. Firms must engage early to shape the final rules and prepare systems for compliance. #

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The AMF and the ARPP are stepping up their cooperation to promote clear and responsible advertising of financial products

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With the publication of its 2021 annual report, the AMF reviews its five-year strategic plan, #Supervision2022

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Focus on inDECx: the new tool to be used when interacting with the AMF during an inspection or investigation

AMF activity Focus on inDECx: the new tool to be used when interacting with the AMF during an inspection or investigation

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New step forward in the adoption of the regulation on a Pilot Regime for market infrastructures based on the blockchain technology

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The AMF publishes its priorities for 2022, the last year of its five-year strategy

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