- Progressing the systemic stablecoins regime: the BoE will aim
BoE speech on the UK’s digital finance future
FCA updates webpage on new cryptoasset regime with authorisation application period
On 29 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) updated its webpage in relation to new regime for cryptoasset regulation to confirm that the application period for firms that want to undertake the new cryptoasset regulated activities will be open from 30 September 2026 to 28 February 2027.
The new cryptoasset regime is
HoL Financial Services Regulation Committee launches Call for Evidence on the growth and proposed regulation of stablecoins in the UK
On 29 January 2026, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee (Committee) launched a Call for Evidence for its inquiry on the growth and proposed regulation of stablecoins in the UK.
The Committee have launched this inquiry to assess the opportunities and risks that the growth of stablecoins may present for the
FCA issues next steps for establishing a bond CTP
New Notice in a Nutshell briefing: FCA fines two former Finance Directors in connection with misleading announcements
On 7 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority published Final Notices fining two former Finance Directors for their part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc (see Richard Adam Final Notice and Zafar Khan Final Notice). For the key takeaways from this case, as well as the key findings, please see our latest
Mills Review to consider how AI will reshape retail financial services
- How AI
The EBA Pillar 3 data hub goes live
On 28 January 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) announced that its Pillar 3 data hub was going live.
The hub discloses the data that large and other institutions began submitting on 26 January, and significantly enhances the availability, usability and comparability of prudential information across the EU.
The EBA is mandated in
Regulation Around the World – Issue 17: 2026 Global Horizon Scanning
In this latest issue of Regulation Around the World, we look at some of the key regulatory developments that institutions operating in financial services should anticipate in 2026. The jurisdictions covered by this update include the United Kingdom, EU, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Türkiye, United States, UAE, Australia and China.
Read the full update here.
Global Horizon Scanner: International collaboration
In the next instalment of our global horizon series (first instalment available here), our team observes a growing trend of increased international collaboration between regulators in different jurisdictions despite wider geopolitical tensions.
Europe
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the independent public prosecution office of the European Union has become increasingly active. It is
AFM publishes supervisory agenda for 2026
On 19 January 2026, the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, the AFM) released its supervisory agenda for 2026 (the AFM Agenda 2026), setting out the trends and risks it observes in the financial sector together with its supervisory priorities and key activities for the year ahead.
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