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Pressure Builds on Sports Prediction Contracts as Indian Gaming Association Backs Senate Bill
- Sports contracts drive a large share of prediction market volume and are now directly targeted by lawmakers and gaming groups.
- For brokers, the key issue is whether these products remain available — and under which regulatory framework.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 14:06 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
U.S. Bill Targets Sports Prediction Contracts, Creating Uncertainty for Brokers
- The bill could force platforms to drop sports contracts or shift them to state-level regulation.
- For brokers, the key question is whether existing product plans and integrations will remain viable under changing rules.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 10:49 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Is The End of The Comoros “License” Mirage Coming?
- Licenses issued by the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA), the Mwali International Services Authority (MISA), and other self-proclaimed financial authorities have no legal or practical validity whatsoever.
- The Constitution of the Union of Comoros establishes that banking and financial legislation fall under the exclusive competence of the Union government's central bank, not the individual islands.
Thursday, 19/03/2026 | 14:40 GMT by
Eugenio Accongiagioco
Beyond the "Frankenstein Fraud": How IOSCO is Weaponizing RegTech Against a $17B AI Crime Wave
- "Frankenstein" AI IDs are now 4.5x more profitable than traditional fraud.
- IOSCO is weaponizing RegTech with autonomous AI agents designed to hunt and kill scam sites
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 13:35 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
CFD Providers Face Reporting Changes in 15 Months as ESMA Finalizes Derivatives Rules
- European brokers face significant reporting and data challenges as ESMA’s new derivatives transparency standards approach a 2027 start date.
- The rules affect how retail trading providers hedge, report, and consume market data tied to their products.
Monday, 15/12/2025 | 10:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Rules Stay the Same: So Why Is AI So Hard to Watch?
- The advent of AI does not change supervisory obligations, it simply changes what must be supervised and how.
- Studies show AI models can hallucinate at rates approaching 60%, and their reasoning often remains opaque. This leads to the central supervisory question every firm must confront.
Thursday, 04/12/2025 | 07:21 GMT by
Aydin Bonabi
ASIC Traps Investment Boss in Australia as $8M Bond Scam Unravels
- One scammed retiree reportedly lost $750,000 after investing what he believed were legitimate Macquarie and UBS bonds.
- In reality, however, no transactions most likely took place.
- The most concerning aspect is that, despite the alleged fraud, the perpetrators held ASIC authorization.
Tuesday, 23/09/2025 | 05:39 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MiCA Regulation and CASP License, or Your Golden Ticket to Europe’s Crypto Landscape
- Gone are the times of a confusing regulatory patchwork
Thursday, 11/09/2025 | 10:07 GMT by
FM
HSBC Faces Double Trouble: Money Laundering Probe Meets Profit Plunge
- HSBC disclosed that Swiss and French authorities are investigating its private bank over alleged misconduct involving historical banking relationships.
- The bank also reported disappointing Q2 results with profit before tax falling 29% to $6.3 billion, and it announced a $3 billion share buyback.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
“Decreasing Regulatory Burden is a Focus” in Market Overhaul, Says FCA's Holland
- The UK's watchdog Director Dominic Holland announced the regulator's commitment to “rebalancing risk across the industry.”
- It wants to become a “smarter regulator: predictable, purposeful and proportionate” through reduced compliance burdens.
Monday, 26/05/2025 | 07:42 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
ESMA Finalises Guidelines for EU Regulators on Detecting and Preventing Market Abuse in Crypto
- Authorities must monitor crypto using on-chain and off-chain data, focusing on new abuse tactics.
- Regulators must confirm compliance within two months, with ESMA publicly publishing any non-compliance.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Plans to Remove “Imprecise” Transaction Cost Disclosures for 12.6 Million UK Investors
- The regulator wants to eliminate requirements to calculate and disclose “implicit” transaction costs like bid-ask spreads.
- The proposal is part of a broader overhaul of the UK's investment disclosure regime, replacing EU-era rules with a simplified framework.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 08:29 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Court Pulls Plug on $274 Million First Guardian Fund as ASIC Moves to Expose Misconduct
- The Federal Court has ordered the liquidation of Falcon Capital and its $274 million First Guardian Master Fund following ASIC's application.
- Simultaneously, the regulator is consulting on plans to publish firm-level breach and complaints data to improve transparency.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 05:29 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
“Regulatory Gaps and AI Growth Push FinTech Toward Adaptability”: The Financial Technologist
- The report published by Harrington Starr highlights disparities in AI adoption and FinTech expansion in markets like the US and Middle East.
- The role of hyperautomation, data-driven intelligence, and market adaptability is emphasized in the sector’s evolution.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 16:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EU Watchdog Wants Crypto Exchanges and Companies Staff to Hit the Books
- The regulator has released draft guidelines requiring crypto service providers to ensure staff giving advice meet strict knowledge standards.
- The proposal mandates minimum qualifications and annual training for customer-facing crypto professionals.
Monday, 17/02/2025 | 12:12 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
ASIC Tightens Grip on Crypto Custody in Major Rule Overhaul
- The regulator has modernized its asset holding guidelines with new crypto custody standards.
- The update affects all Australian financial services firms holding client assets, with a particular focus on digital assets.
Tuesday, 10/12/2024 | 07:53 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA Begins £1 Trillion Market Reform That May Affect Every UK Investor
- FCA launches consultation to transfer EU investment firm rules into its handbook, preparing for future reforms.
- The overhaul affects thousands of UK firms and traders and marks a key step in post-Brexit regulation modernization.
Wednesday, 27/11/2024 | 10:34 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA's New Disclosure Rules: What Every Regulated Firm Must Know Now
- The regulator implements reform of enforcement disclosure procedures following the Upper Tribunal recommendation.
- Changes include broader document review standards and enhanced staff training.
Monday, 11/11/2024 | 15:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Unregulated FX Brokers Offer High Leverage and Low Fees, but Can Benefits Outweigh Risks?
- Anecdotal evidence suggests that the number of unregulated FX derivatives trading platforms is growing.
- Venues operating outside regulatory scrutiny avoid millions of dollars a year in compliance costs.
Thursday, 07/11/2024 | 15:03 GMT by
Paul Golden
FCA License Holders: Your 12-Month Countdown to New Market Rules Begins
- The regulator has unveiled major reforms to the bond and derivatives market, aiming to strengthen the UK's position as a global financial hub.
- The changes, effective December 2025, will simplify reporting requirements while improving investors' access to market data.
Tuesday, 05/11/2024 | 10:56 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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