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FCA Policy Shift on Crypto ETNs
1.0 Executive Summary On 1 August 2025, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a significant policy reversal, permitting...

James Ross
Aug 20, 20254 min read
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Risk & Compliance Report For the week ending August 15, 2025
Executive Summary This week's key regulatory updates show increased focus on consumer protection, operational resilience, and new...

James Ross
Aug 16, 20256 min read
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Report: Compliance with Sub-recommendation A(1) of the ESRB Recommendation of 2 December 2021
1.0 Executive Summary This report provides a formal assessment by the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) concerning the level of...

James Ross
Aug 13, 20253 min read
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Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA): H1 2025 Implementation Report
Executive Summary The first half of 2025 marked a critical phase in the operationalisation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act...

James Ross
Aug 12, 20254 min read
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MiCA Regulatory Developments and Market Impact in H1 2025
Executive Summary The first half of 2025 marks a critical implementation phase for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation (EU)...

James Ross
Aug 10, 20255 min read
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Risk & Compliance Report For the week ending: 8 August 2025
Introduction This week saw significant regulatory activity from UK and EU authorities, with a strong focus on consumer redress, wholesale...

James Ross
Aug 9, 20254 min read
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EBA Consults on Revisions to Guidelines on Internal Governance
Executive Summary The EBA/CP/2025/20 consultation paper proposes draft revised Guidelines on internal governance for financial...

James Ross
Aug 8, 20253 min read
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July FinCrime Developments Report
In July 2025, several key reports from global and national bodies, led by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), painted a clear picture...

James Ross
Aug 3, 20254 min read
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DORA Developments - July 2025
Executive Summary Key developments included the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) publishing a comprehensive guide on how the...

James Ross
Aug 2, 20255 min read
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Risk and Compliance Report: Week Ending 1 August 2025
Executive Summary The week ending 1 August 2025 saw significant regulatory activity across the UK and the European Union, spanning...

James Ross
Aug 2, 20256 min read
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MiCA Developments in July
Executive Summary July 2025 marked a key phase in the operationalisation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The European...

James Ross
Aug 1, 20254 min read
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EBA Opinion on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks Affecting the EU Financial Sector
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its fifth Opinion on money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risks affecting...

James Ross
Jul 29, 20253 min read
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Risk & Compliance ReportĀ For the Week Ending July 25, 2025
1. Executive Summary This week saw significant regulatory movements with immediate and future compliance implications for financial...

James Ross
Jul 26, 20256 min read
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UK OFSI Cryptoasset Threat Assessment
Executive Summary This report examines the key findings of the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) 's "Cryptoassets...

James Ross
Jul 23, 20255 min read
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UK National Risk Assessment (NRA) on Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing
Executive Summary The 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA) confirms that the United Kingdom continues to face a high level of money...

James Ross
Jul 20, 20256 min read
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Risk & Compliance ReportĀ For the Week Ending: July 18, 2025
1. Executive Summary This week was marked by a significant volume of policy announcements from UK authorities, collectively known as the...

James Ross
Jul 19, 20256 min read
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The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
1. Executive Summary H.R. 5403, the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act," is a piece of legislation designed to prohibit the U.S. Federal...

James Ross
Jul 18, 20254 min read
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Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act)
Executive Summary The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, commonly referred to as the CLARITY Act, represents a landmark...

James Ross
Jul 18, 20256 min read
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The "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025" (GENIUS Act)
The U.S. House of Representatives passed three significant bills aimed at regulating the digital asset industry. The legislation seeks to...

James Ross
Jul 18, 20255 min read
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ECB Finalises Guide on Cloud Service Outsourcing for Banks
Executive Summary On July 16, 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) published its final guide for banks on outsourcing cloud services....

James Ross
Jul 17, 20254 min read
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