On 12 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a new webpage, outlining its findings in relation to its assessment of how firms of different sizes and business models evaluate complex exchange traded products (ETPs), communicate key risks and monitor outcomes under the Consumer Duty.
Background
In July 2025
On 8 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published webpages setting out further information in relation to its proposed approach to the new regulatory regime for Cryptoassets.
Background
In October 2023, HM Treasury (HMT) published proposals for the creation of a regulatory regime for cryptoassets and, in December 2025, the government
On 9 January 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a report on the completeness and appropriateness of the definitions and provisions on consolidation under Article 18(10) of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).
The EBA states that the report is the first comprehensive assessment of the EU regulatory framework on prudential
On 9 January 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a report on prudential consolidation and the final guidelines on ancillary services undertakings (ASU) under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).
The EBA has prepared the report in accordance with the mandate given to it under Article 18(10) of the
On 9 January 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a final report containing final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) specifying the booking arrangements that third-country branches are to apply for the purposes of Article 48h of the Capital Requirements Directive IV (CRD IV), as amended by the Capital
On 8 January 2026, there was published in the Official Journal of the EU, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/73 of 4 July 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 as regards the simplification of the content and presentation of information to be disclosed concerning environmentally sustainable activities and Delegated Regulations (EU) 2021/2139 and (EU) 2023/2486 as
On 9 January 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued non-binding principles for risk-based supervision which are intended to support a common and effective EU-wide supervisory culture and strengthen the EU Single Market.
The principles apply to Member State competent authorities and ESMA when carrying out direct supervision. They are intended
On 9 January 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a final report containing final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on cooperation and colleges of supervisors for third country-branches.
Background
The Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI), which amends the Capital Requirements Directive IV (CRD IV), introduces
On 8 January 2026, the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) issued their Final Report on Joint Guidelines to ensure that consistency, long-term considerations and common standards for assessment methodologies are integrated into the stress testing of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks pursuant to Article 100(4) of the