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UK FCA Multi-firm Review Findings of Algorithmic Trading Controls Under MiFID

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings from its multi-firm review of principal trading firms' compliance with the detailed organisational requirements for algorithmic trading set out under the UK...more

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AI Use by Financial Institutions: Québec’s AMF Publishes Draft Guidelines

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On July 3, 2025, Québec’s financial institutions regulator – the Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”) – published draft guidelines (“Draft Guidelines”) on the use of artificial intelligence systems (“AI Systems”) by...more

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UK FCA Releases Report on Using Synthetic Data for Models in Financial Services

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released the second report on generating and using synthetic data in financial services, offering comprehensive insights into the governance, ethical, and regulatory considerations...more

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Finanzas abiertas en Colombia: SFC amplía el plazo para que entidades cumplan con estándares

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La Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC), publicó el 6 de agosto de 2025, la Circular Externa 009 de 2025 por medio de la cual se amplía el plazo que inicialmente se había otorgado a las entidades sometidas a la...more

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BIS Innovation Hub Launches Project Noor to Explain AI Models for Financial Supervision

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The BIS Innovation Hub has announced the launch of Project Noor, a collaborative initiative with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the UK Financial Conduct Authority aimed at enhancing the transparency and accountability...more

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FinCEN’s Focus on Cryptocurrency Kiosks and Financial Crime

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On August 4, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued Notice FIN-2025-NTC1 (the “Notice”) to address mounting concerns over regulatory risks related to convertible virtual currency (“CVC”) kiosks, also...more

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EBA Clarifies Conditional Sale Agreements Cannot Confer Originator Status Under EUSR

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Overview On Aug. 8, 2025, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) published a response to a 2021 query concerning whether an entity that manages or establishes a securitisation could qualify as an “originator” (and thereby be...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ESAs Publish Guide on Oversight of Critical ICT Third-Party Service Providers under DORA

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) recently published a comprehensive guide (Guide) on the oversight of critical information and communications technology (ICT) third-party service providers (CTPPs) under the EU...more

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UK FCA Publishes New Webpage Consolidating Its Work on Wholesale Bank Supervision

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a new "Wholesale banks supervision" webpage which consolidates insights from the FCA's multi-firm and other supervisory work involving wholesale banks. The webpage covers a...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

NYDFS announces $48.5M settlement over anti-money laundering deficiencies

NYDFS Superintendent Harris announced a $48.5 million settlement with a virtual currency trust company on August 7, resolving allegations of anti-money laundering program deficiencies and failures in due diligence related to...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 382 — AI Legal Compliance and Governance

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Given the real and significant potential benefits of AI, companies have to be careful in the rush to implement AI technology. Starting with a clear use case, companies have to weigh the potential benefits of AI technology and...more

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FHFA directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to develop plans to use cryptocurrency as assets without conversion to dollars

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The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare proposals for consideration of cryptocurrency as an asset for reserves in their single-family risk assessments, without a conversion to dollars....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025: What Financial Services Companies Need to Know

On July 29, 2025, Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025. The act targets the offshoring of call center operations, imposes new disclosure rules for customer...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Executive Order Targets Debanking and Calls for Review of Financial Institution Practices

- What is new: President Trump has signed an executive order targeting “debanking.” - Why it matters: The executive order represents a significant escalation and increased enforcement risk to financial institutions due to...more

Integreon

What is Your Why? ...and Why It Matters.

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Hello again! Welcome back to Scaling Greatness, a monthly newsletter from Integreon, focused on amplifying business excellence and innovation....more

Ankura

Financial Services: Data Management Strategies for AI Readiness

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58 In the complex and highly regulated financial services environment, the cost of poor data management is staggering, estimated to cost businesses billions annually in operational inefficiencies, regulatory fines, and missed...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: August 6, 2025, The Rethinking Compliance Episode

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

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EU Standards for Threat-Led Penetration Testing: New Cyber Compliance Imperatives for Financial Institutions

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The EU has introduced Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1190, establishing the first harmonized standards for threat-led penetration testing ("TLPT") across the financial sector. The regulation aims to strengthen the cyber...more

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Key Measures for Mexican Entities to Prevent FinCEN Scrutiny

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The recent Orders issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on June 25, 2025, designating CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector as institutions of primary money laundering concern,...more

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FCA Releases New Rules And Draft Guidance In The Fight Against Non-Financial Misconduct

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The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) long-awaited new measures for tackling non-financial misconduct (NFM) in financial services are (finally) here. On 2 July 2025, the FCA published its final rules in Consultation Paper...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 24

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

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EBA’s draft regulatory technical standards elaborate on requirements for EU branches of non-EU banks under CRD VI

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Directive 2024/1619 (CRD VI) will (among other things) establish a new and more prescriptive EU regulatory regime for EU branches of non-EU banks. New harmonised licencing, authorisation, capital, liquidity, booking, and...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

FINRA signals heightened focus on senior investor protection

On July 15, FINRA’s Investor page featured an article titled “Protecting Older Investors From Financial Exploitation,” signaling a renewed and strengthened focus on safeguarding senior investors—an issue FINRA has long...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

NAIC proposes evaluation tool for AI systems used by insurers

On July 7th, the NAIC’s Big Data and AI Working Group (Working Group) exposed a draft of an AI Systems Evaluation Tool (Evaluation Tool). The stated purpose is to provide regulators with a tool that enables them to identify...more

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Compliance as a Competitive Advantage

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Recently, we presented on Compliance as a Competitive Advantage at Compliance University by Online Lenders Alliance. We shared a perspective we've developed over 20 years of working with financial services companies: that...more

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