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AI

AI erotica – how ChatGPT’s new policy collides with UK regulation

October 17, 2025

OpenAI’s plan to allow erotica on ChatGPT for verified adults triggers major legal compliance challenges under the UK’s Online Safety Act, experts warn.

Jean Hurley3 min read
Enforcement

US Treasury designates Cambodia’s Prince Group a transnational criminal organization

October 17, 2025

The DOJ’s parallel forfeiture action is the largest ever involving crypto fraud, while FinCEN targeted a sophisticated scam support network.

Alexander Barzacanos1 min read
FCA

FCA publishes Consumer Duty papers on the application to wholesale activity

October 17, 2025

Regulator seeks clarity on the correct approach to the application of the Consumer Duty on wholesale firms.

Lorraine Johnston | Ashurst, Jake Green | Ashurst3 min read
Regulation

Vet sector under scrutiny from UK’s competition watchdog

October 17, 2025

The CMA proposes sweeping changes amid concerns over pricing and corporate dominance in the UK’s £6.3 billion veterinary services market.

Jean Hurley3 min read

ComplianceMore on Compliance

Enforcement

FINTRAC fines First Nations Bank of Canada C$600,000 for AML/ATF compliance failures

October 17, 2025

The agency claims the bank neglected to file STRs in 31% of cases containing at least one suspicious transaction, among other deficiencies.

Alexander Barzacanos1 min read
Enforcement

ASIC has increased investigations by 50%, new report reveals

October 17, 2025

The Commission started 84 more new investigations in 2024-2025 than in the period before.

Martina Lindberg3 min read
Enforcement

FINRA disciplinary action update 2025/37

October 15, 2025

Disciplinary decisions issued October 4 – 10, 2025.

Thomas Hyrkiel3 min read
Reporting

Whistleblowing mechanisms, trust and transparency assessed in new report

October 15, 2025

Key report discusses the impact of misconduct, reporting mechanisms, and their effectiveness.

Hameed Shuja4 min read

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RegulationMore on Regulation

FCA

FCA cuts legal text on capital rules by 70% to reduce regulatory burden

October 17, 2025

Announcement the latest in a series of measures by the FCA aimed at aligningment with the government’s pro-growth agenda.

Hameed Shuja2 min read
Regulation

ABA President Rob Nichols outlines upcoming change for compliance regulation

October 16, 2025

Significant actions to rein in US banking regulation are underway, driven by the Trump administration with aims to spur lending and economic growth.

Julie DiMauro2 min read
Regulation

Bowman, Bessent emphasize tailored approaches to regulation

October 16, 2025

Board of Governors’ Vice Chair and Treasury Secretary addressed Community Bank Conference.

Catherine Ollinger1 min read
FCA

FCA reveals fund tokenization plans to modernize UK asset management

October 16, 2025

The regulator is seeking industry feedback on proposals to allow the tokenization of assets held in funds.

Hameed Shuja2 min read

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TechnologyMore on Technology

Security

JPMorgan Chase’s $1.5 trillion initiative to boost critical US security sectors

October 16, 2025

The initiative will also expand research on supply chain vulnerabilities and emerging technologies.

Julie DiMauro2 min read
Crypto

The rise of stablecoins – regulatory landscape in the UK

October 16, 2025

The second of a two-part series analyses the EU and UK crypto regulatory landscapes, focusing on the UK regulatory framework for stablecoins.

Miroslav Đurić | Taylor Wessing7 min read
Technology

Capita fined for cybersecurity failings that led to data breach

October 16, 2025

Ineffective response to security alerts, inadequate access controls, lack of active directory tiering, and penetration testing shortcomings all cited as factors.

Thomas Hyrkiel4 min read
Crypto

Top tips on crypto regulation and compliance from the professionals

October 15, 2025

Five crypto experts discuss the regulatory landscape.

Julie DiMauro6 min read

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ResourcesMore on Resources

Podcasts

Podcast: Sandra Moser and John Pease walk us through DOJ’s Corporate Enforcement Policy

October 13, 2025

Moser and Pease talk about a corporate enforcement and voluntary self-disclosure policy that has seen a variety of iterations through several administrations.

Julie DiMauro53 min listen
GRIP Extra

GRIP Extra: EU to trim environmental due-diligence law, US shutdown disrupts agency workflows

October 13, 2025

Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.

GRIP2 min read
Conferences and events

FCA balances trust, tech, and tougher enforcement in new growth strategy

October 10, 2025

The FCA held its Annual Public Meeting, chaired by Ashley Alder, to discuss the regulator’s performance, strategy, and accountability.

Jean Hurley2 min read
Resources

Facing the challenge of America’s crypto regulation sprint

October 8, 2025

Vlada Gurvich and Ryan Sheridan in conversation about recent regulatory developments in crypto, including President Trump’s Executive Order, the GENIUS Act and the Clarity Act.

Vlada Gurvich, Ryan Sheridan<1 min read

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