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Culture complaints at UK financial firms jump 71 percent August 13, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK's financial watchdog received 147 whistleblowing reports between April and June which flagged concerns about financial organizations' culture. The figure was an increase of 71 percent compared with the ... (more story)

UK financial ombudsman consults on plans to change case fees August 13, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK’s Financial Ombudsman Service, has opened an eight-week consultation on its plans to shake-up how it charges businesses facing complaints, including lower fees for cases resolved earlier in the process.

Terraform Labs cofounder to plead guilty in US cryptocurrency fraud case August 11, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

Terraform Labs cofounder Do Kwon is expected to plead guilty to charges stemming from a $40 billion collapse of his decentralized financial empire, according to a notice posted today to the court docket. He wa... (more story)

UK FCA’s car-finance compensation scheme causes lawmakers concern August 08, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

UK lawmakers have said they are concerned by the financial regulator’s proposed redress program for car-finance customers who may have received unfair treatment from lenders since 2007. In a letter from the Fi... (more story)

Trump 401(k) order mandates Labor reexamine guidance on fiduciary duties August 07, 2025 | Neil Roland

In a potential boon to the cryptocurrency, private equity and real estate sectors, President Trump signed an executive order mandating the US Labor Department reexamine guidance on fiduciary duties for alterna... (more story)

Paxos compliance deficiencies, partnership with Binance lead to NY settlement August 07, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A doomed partnership with a major cryptocurrency exchange and anti-money laundering compliance deficiencies led Paxos Trust Co. to agree to a $48.5 million settlement with New York state regulators.

Payments, e-money firms see new UK rules to protect customer funds August 07, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

The UK’s financial markets watchdog will introduce new rules on payments and e-money firms aimed at protecting customers when a firm fails. The Financial Conduct Authority said the rules were needed since inso... (more story)

Crypto deposit receipts not covered by US securities laws, SEC says August 06, 2025 | Neil Roland

In another move to deregulate cryptocurrency assets as part of the White House's agenda, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said digital-asset deposit receipts intended as collateral or to generate retu... (more story)

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KC Fed paper raises red flag on stablecoin law's impact on US credit markets August 13, 2025 | Neil Roland

A US Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City paper raised a red flag for the first time about the possibly harmful impact of the GENIUS Act on US credit markets, as other questions about the stablecoin regulatory ... (more story)

The road to Damascus of Australian regulators on banking competition August 08, 2025 | James Panichi

A low-profile report on banking published this week marked a turning point for Australia’s financial regulators, as they called for a raft of changes to stimulate competition in the normally sluggish banking s... (more story)

EU, UK share priorities on key finance reforms, but what’s next? August 06, 2025 | Fanny Roux and Sofia Gerace

The EU and the UK regulatory frameworks for financial services have diverged since 2021, when the UK became no longer bound by EU law. Since then, the only cooperation on financial services between the two eco... (more story)

Bailey’s bet on tokenization over stablecoins divides the UK financial sector August 06, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

A division is emerging in the UK financial services industry over the future of digital money, after Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey again poured cold water on the idea that stablecoins might offer a vi... (more story)

BIS warns of stablecoin risks as US enacts regulatory framework August 05, 2025 | Neil Roland

A Bank for International Settlements paper warned of the risks from stablecoin use for money laundering and terrorism financing, their potential impact on fire sales, and possible strains on dollar funding liq... (more story)

White House seeks comprehensive AML review in digital assets report August 05, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

As a White House working group on digital assets sees a “valuable opportunity” for a comprehensive review of the US framework against money laundering and terrorist financing, regulators and industry players a... (more story)

Could EU success give FairCT an edge in UK bond tape bid? August 05, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

UK-based fintech company Ediphy recently proved its credentials on the European stage as the leader of FairCT, the consortium that won the mandate for the EU’s first consolidated bond tape — a landmark in the ... (more story)

UK car finance ruling hands lifeline to finance minister's growth agenda August 01, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK financial sector received a shot in the arm today with a Supreme Court ruling largely in favor of banks and other lenders in the closely watched car finance commission case — escaping the prospect of a ... (more story)