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UK could have second-mover advantage in crypto asset regulation, say legal experts

March 8, 2024

Companies urged to adopt best practice ahead of final rules

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Banks should consider social media in their liquidity risk, says report

March 7, 2024

The narrative that the internet causes bank runs lacks evidence, say experts, but regulators are investigating

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India pilots self-regulation for fintechs

March 7, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India’s new framework aims to increase industry standards without hampering innovation

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Risk culture change essential to prevent more bank failures, says accounting body

March 5, 2024

Nearly a third of accountants doubt their organisation’s risk culture matches public commitments 

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Industry backs Bank of England’s call for more research into non-bank lenders

March 4, 2024

Banks may not be able to fill a liquidity gap if non-banks retreat from lending, industry says

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Confusion over US bitcoin ruling opens up ‘predator’ risk

February 27, 2024

The SEC’s approval of bitcoin exchange traded products, as opposed to funds, highlights the difficulties of regulating the area

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Uninsured deposits could pose a threat to financial stability

February 26, 2024

Nearly a year on from SVB’s demise, regulators are still asking whether deposit insurance schemes are fit for purpose

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Why an FCA ‘super-complaint’ could lead to regulation of personal guarantees

February 22, 2024

SMEs tell the UK regulator that certain lending practices are harming entrepreneurs

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CBDC developments fuel debate as well as political rhetoric

February 22, 2024

Most central banks are working on developing some form of sovereign digital currency. But are they paying attention to the right things?

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Are non-banks systemically important?

February 21, 2024

As shadow banks keep growing, the US is making it easier to designate them as systemically important. Will other jurisdictions follow?

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