The European parliament will soon vote on amendments to incorporate the new rules into EU law

High-profile collapses were just one challenge the industry faced in 2023

Regions recorded their third-highest year for VC investments since 2016, despite a global slowdown

GoCardless receives approval to extend open banking services to public entities

Retail gold token launched in Hong Kong tests the waters for more digital versions of real-world assets

New requirements include public hearings and a three-year ban on post-merger branch closures

Last year the UK regulator removed more than 10,000 misleading adverts

Concerns remain about political and economic risks

The FCA is in the final year of its three-year strategy

Real-time transaction security risks could be solved by widespread adoption of ISO messaging standards