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AI uptake by UK financial sector will be nurtured with ‘supercharged sandbox' April 23, 2025 | Frank Hersey

Efforts to boost the UK financial sector’s uptake of AI means a focus on expanding the use of digital sandboxing with greater computing power, datasets and testing capabilities, the Financial Conduct Authority... (more story)

UK savings products reform won’t mandate domestic investments, minister says April 23, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK government is considering reforms to Individual Savings Accounts, but won't require investments to be limited to the UK stock market, due to the importance of maintaining diversified portfolios, the min... (more story)

US Fed’s independence at stake in ex-FTC commissioners’ suit, professors say April 22, 2025 | Neil Roland

Four law professors filed a brief arguing that the US Federal Reserve’s independence is at stake in a suit by two former US Federal Trade Commission members challenging their firing by President Donald Trump. ... (more story)

EU chair wants deal exempting securities financing transactions from T+1 April 22, 2025 | Sofia Gerace, Fanny Roux, Helena Freitas and Jean Comte

EU member states are set to consider exempting securities financing transactions from the bloc's move to T+1, according to an initial proposal seen by MLex. The proposal was submitted to member states by Polan... (more story)

UK FRC reconsiders investigation announcements after FCA climbdown April 22, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

The UK’s Financial Reporting Council has announced a review of its processes for publicly disclosing the opening of investigations into auditors suspected of breaching standards. The FRC is reviewing its “end-... (more story)

After Capital One-Discover’s US approval, California AG vows to fight unlawful mergers April 21, 2025 | Curtis Eichelberger

Following last week's federal regulatory approval of Capital One's acquisition of Discover, the California Attorney General's office said "further consolidation in markets that are central to American economic... (more story)

South Korea announces non-monetary sanctions for unfair trading in financial markets April 21, 2025 | Wooyoung Lee

Individuals and entities that are found to have engaged in unfair trade practices in the South Korean financial market will face account freezes, trading bans and executive appointment restrictions, with the c... (more story)

EU institutions must advance on capital markets, digital euro, Lagarde says April 18, 2025 | Helena Freitas

EU policymakers must advance work on the savings and investments union and on the digital euro, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said yesterday. Europe should keep its monetary policy on solid... (more story)

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Biggest check on Trump's urge to fire Fed's Powell likely to be US markets April 17, 2025 | Neil Roland

As US President Donald Trump tries to expand control of the government by ousting Democrats at independent agencies, he now may be considering termination of the most influential financial regulator of all: US... (more story)

EY probe highlights risk when UK watchdog wields power to ‘reclaim’ audits April 16, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

News of a probe into EY’s audits of the UK postal operator highlights a little-used but significant power that the audit watchdog has to “reclaim” jurisdiction over audits of businesses over which it typically... (more story)

BOE governor Bailey to lead global watchdog as risks rise for non-banks April 15, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

As the Bank of England's governor Andrew Bailey is set to lead the Financial Stability Board, he faces the critical task of addressing risks from non-bank financial intermediaries. The global watchdog has been... (more story)

Cryptocurrency enforcement memo starts winding its way through US criminal cases April 15, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

As the US Justice Department steps back from criminal enforcement of regulatory violations by the cryptocurrency industry, judges are starting to weigh whether the change could affect ongoing cases.

Capital markets growth mostly driven by national measures, Swedish minister says April 15, 2025 | Fanny Roux

National measures — such as tax incentives and pension system reforms — are the key to encouraging retail savers to invest in capital markets, a senior Swedish official told MLex. Speaking on the sidelines of ... (more story)

Shein should be able to realize London listing despite climate, labor questions April 11, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

News reports today that Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has won preliminary approval from the UK financial watchdog to list on the London Stock Exchange will please the government as a sign of regulators h... (more story)

US Fed nominee to testify as Congress eyes impact of Trump tariffs on bank capital April 08, 2025 | Neil Roland

When Michelle Bowman, the nominee to be the US Federal Reserve’s top regulator, appears before the Senate Banking Committee for her Thursday confirmation hearing, she will surely be asked about the impact on b... (more story)

Mediobanca's hope to fend off takeover bid from MPS relies on the EU's ECB April 07, 2025 | Jean Comte and Andrew Boyce

The Italian lender, Mediobanca, has labeled the takeover attempt by its rival, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, as hostile and hopes to have it rejected. However, the deal is unlikely to raise competition concerns d... (more story)