Regulations
Report once: will Esma’s €1bn reforms deliver the full picture?
Critics say plan to merge three reporting regimes will see scant returns, and won’t mesh with single-sided reporting.
Can pairing autonomous AI agents with digital cash transform finance?
A new Moody’s paper highlights opportunities and risks associated with AI agents and digital cash.
EDMA begins rollout of AI certification framework
The EDM Association is expanding its CDMC framework to include analytics and AI.
Are recordkeeping rules ripe for updates?
The Waters Wrap: SEC Rule 17a-4 appeared back on the SEC’s 2026 agenda two weeks ago. Some in the industry are hoping for relief, Reb writes.
The CAT’s health crisis continues
The Waters Wrap: As the comment period for changes to the Consolidated Audit Trail ends, where does the path lead to now?
UK’s bond consolidated tape goes live
ETS Connect UK has spent the past month ensuring the technology, compliance, and operations are in place.
US regulators remove FIGI proposal from joint FDTA rules
The Financial Data Transparency Act’s final rules omit an earlier proposal to establish the FIGI as a common financial instrument identifier across regulatory reporting activities.
EU AI Act leaves agents in regulatory limbo
A new paper published by AI ethicists draws attention to a hole in the EU AI Act surrounding high-risk agentic systems.
AI governance rules coming soon, says CFTC chair
Selig doesn’t want to stifle innovation, but says trading or advice algos will need guardrails.
Hitting the Great Wall: Details scarce on China’s Xinchuang initiative
In a quest to learn more about China’s Xinchuang initiative, Wei-Shen finds trying to get information feels like running into a wall over and over again.
How banks are utilizing new AI forms in their KYC process
Execs from JP Morgan, ING, and Standard Chartered explain how they are looking to use agentic AI to streamline KYC workflows.
Market participants voice concerns as landmark EU AI Act deadline approaches
Come August, the EU’s AI Act will start to sink its teeth into Europe. Despite the short window, financial firms are still wondering how best to comply.
ICE to seek tokenization approval from SEC under existing federal laws
CEO Jeff Sprecher says the new NYSE tokenization initiative is not dependent on the passage of the US Clarity Act.
The quantum leap: How investment firms are innovating with quantum tech
While banks and asset managers are already experimenting with quantum computing to optimize operations, they should also be proactive in adopting quantum-safe strategies.
Citadel Securities, BlackRock, Nasdaq mull tokenized equities’ impact on regulations
An SEC panel of broker-dealers, market-makers and crypto specialists debated the ramifications of a future with tokenized equities.
Interview: Linda Middleditch, Regnology
Regnology’s Linda Middleditch discusses its acquisition of Wolters Kluwer’s FRR business
Tokenized assets draw interest, but regulation lags behind
Regulators around the globe are showing increased interest in tokenization, but concretely identifying and implementing guardrails and ground rules for tokenized products has remained slow.
TMX’s CEO wonders if tokenization is a ‘solution looking for a problem’
While acknowledging the potential of tokenizing securities, John McKenzie said regulators shouldn’t move too fast, and let customer demand drive adoption.
DTCC revamps tech abilities following global reporting overhaul
The Repository & Derivatives Services unit is implementing new technologies to help its clients keep up with changing reg reporting regimes.
Barclays carefully studying stablecoins
CEO CS Venkatakrishnan called the class of digital assets “broad and fascinating,” but urged peers to consider how it fits into the current banking deposit framework.
Can AI be the solution to ESG backlash?
AI is streamlining the complexities of ESG data management, but there are still ongoing challenges.