MiCA Guidelines from ESMA, EU Capital Markets: Fixing the Gaps, UK’s New Crypto Rules
Finance Magnates Intelligence has released its June 2025 Compliance Report, covering the most important regulatory updates that compliance teams and financial firms need to be aware of.
The June edition takes a closer look at the following topics:
🔹 MiCA Guidelines from ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has shared guidance to help national regulators prevent market abuse under the new crypto law known as MiCA. The advice is based on earlier rules and aims to bring more structure to how crypto markets are watched and managed. It also advocates for a more unified approach across EU countries, as crypto trading often crosses borders and spreads rapidly online.
🔹 EU Capital Markets: Fixing the Gaps
The European Commission is moving forward with a stronger Capital Market Union. A new consultation aims to address issues such as differing national regulations and a lack of cooperation among European Union (EU) regulators. The goal is to build a more stable and connected market that supports long-term investment across Europe.
🔸 UK’s New Crypto Rules
This edition also examines the UK’s growing focus on crypto regulations, including the FCA’s latest proposal for a more robust framework. With numerous firms now offering digital assets, the UK is striving to catch up, protect users, and support growth.
🔸 Other Regulator Updates
You’ll also find the latest compliance alerts from key regulators worldwide, all compiled in one place to help you stay informed about what’s changing.
Who Should Read This Compliance Report?
This report is excellent for anyone working with compliance or risk inside their company. Whether you're part of a compliance team, a legal advisor, or a business leader, the information here will help you understand what’s going on and make better decisions.
Finance Magnates Intelligence has released its June 2025 Compliance Report, covering the most important regulatory updates that compliance teams and financial firms need to be aware of.
The June edition takes a closer look at the following topics:
🔹 MiCA Guidelines from ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has shared guidance to help national regulators prevent market abuse under the new crypto law known as MiCA. The advice is based on earlier rules and aims to bring more structure to how crypto markets are watched and managed. It also advocates for a more unified approach across EU countries, as crypto trading often crosses borders and spreads rapidly online.
🔹 EU Capital Markets: Fixing the Gaps
The European Commission is moving forward with a stronger Capital Market Union. A new consultation aims to address issues such as differing national regulations and a lack of cooperation among European Union (EU) regulators. The goal is to build a more stable and connected market that supports long-term investment across Europe.
🔸 UK’s New Crypto Rules
This edition also examines the UK’s growing focus on crypto regulations, including the FCA’s latest proposal for a more robust framework. With numerous firms now offering digital assets, the UK is striving to catch up, protect users, and support growth.
🔸 Other Regulator Updates
You’ll also find the latest compliance alerts from key regulators worldwide, all compiled in one place to help you stay informed about what’s changing.
Who Should Read This Compliance Report?
This report is excellent for anyone working with compliance or risk inside their company. Whether you're part of a compliance team, a legal advisor, or a business leader, the information here will help you understand what’s going on and make better decisions.
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Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
