FREE October Compliance Report: EU Data Act & MiFID II updates explained
Finance Magnates Intelligence has published its October Compliance Report, now available to download for FREE. As the financial sector enters the final quarter of 2025, regulatory demands are intensifying, leaving firms to balance strategic direction with day-to-day compliance. This month’s edition gives professionals the clarity they need to stay informed.
The October report centres on two major developments shaping compliance frameworks across the EU:
EU Data Act – What It Means for Fintech Firms: The Data Act introduces a uniform framework for data access, portability, and reuse across digital services. Financial institutions and technology providers must revisit how data is stored, shared, and applied in multi-party settings. The report provides a clear breakdown of the obligations now in force.
MiFID II Amendments – Transposition Deadline: September’s deadline for incorporating MiFID II updates into national law marks a new phase in investor protection and transparency. With changes to product governance, disclosure, and reporting, firms must update their systems and processes. The Compliance Report outlines the necessary adjustments for compliance officers.
Beyond these core topics, the Spotlight On section tracks supervisory commentary and market-wide regulatory trends, while Regulatory Highlights and Fraud Watch provide enforcement signals and early warning indicators.
Why Download the FREE Compliance Report
The Compliance Report is designed for C-level executives, compliance officers, and department heads who require concise and practical insights on evolving regulations. It simplifies complexity and helps firms respond with confidence, making it an essential tool for any professional managing compliance risk.
The full October Compliance Report is now available for free access.
Interest in the Compliance Report has grown consistently, reflecting the industry’s demand for dependable and practical regulatory updates. As more firms in fintech, trading, and payments turn to Finance Magnates Intelligence for guidance, the report has become a key resource for compliance officers and executives aiming to stay informed and act with clarity.
About Finance Magnates Intelligence
Finance Magnates Intelligence delivers exclusive industry data and actionable insights through its Quarterly Intelligence Reports and Compliance Reports. These publications are designed to help financial professionals understand market movements, regulatory change, and industry trends that shape business strategy.
Finance Magnates Intelligence has published its October Compliance Report, now available to download for FREE. As the financial sector enters the final quarter of 2025, regulatory demands are intensifying, leaving firms to balance strategic direction with day-to-day compliance. This month’s edition gives professionals the clarity they need to stay informed.
The October report centres on two major developments shaping compliance frameworks across the EU:
EU Data Act – What It Means for Fintech Firms: The Data Act introduces a uniform framework for data access, portability, and reuse across digital services. Financial institutions and technology providers must revisit how data is stored, shared, and applied in multi-party settings. The report provides a clear breakdown of the obligations now in force.
MiFID II Amendments – Transposition Deadline: September’s deadline for incorporating MiFID II updates into national law marks a new phase in investor protection and transparency. With changes to product governance, disclosure, and reporting, firms must update their systems and processes. The Compliance Report outlines the necessary adjustments for compliance officers.
Beyond these core topics, the Spotlight On section tracks supervisory commentary and market-wide regulatory trends, while Regulatory Highlights and Fraud Watch provide enforcement signals and early warning indicators.
Why Download the FREE Compliance Report
The Compliance Report is designed for C-level executives, compliance officers, and department heads who require concise and practical insights on evolving regulations. It simplifies complexity and helps firms respond with confidence, making it an essential tool for any professional managing compliance risk.
The full October Compliance Report is now available for free access.
Interest in the Compliance Report has grown consistently, reflecting the industry’s demand for dependable and practical regulatory updates. As more firms in fintech, trading, and payments turn to Finance Magnates Intelligence for guidance, the report has become a key resource for compliance officers and executives aiming to stay informed and act with clarity.
About Finance Magnates Intelligence
Finance Magnates Intelligence delivers exclusive industry data and actionable insights through its Quarterly Intelligence Reports and Compliance Reports. These publications are designed to help financial professionals understand market movements, regulatory change, and industry trends that shape business strategy.
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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
