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Risk Management

AI models should ‘self-mitigate’ systemic risks, EU Code of Practice says

General-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models should “self-mitigate” systemic risks with potential “future-proof” updates, according to the EU’s GPAI Code of...
By Niece Prayoonrat 25th July 2025
AI models should ‘self-mitigate’ systemic risks, EU Code of Practice says

Europe, Middle East, Africa

UAE overtakes UK to clinch second spot in fintech H1 2025 fundraising rankings

Binance’s $2 billion March fund raising has lifted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) into second place in the fintech investment...
By Lindsey Rogerson 24th July 2025
UAE overtakes UK to clinch second spot in fintech H1 2025 fundraising rankings

Financial Crime

As Global conflicts flare, G7 unites to combat illicit financing – part 1

Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure — just days before G7 leaders arrived in Canada for the June 14-15, 2025...
By Denisse Rudich and Julia Kulik 24th July 2025
As Global conflicts flare, G7 unites to combat illicit financing – part 1

Tokenisation

Tokenised real estate accelerates with ‘green lightʼ from Dubai regulator

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s tokenised real estate sector has received a boost from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)....
By Niece Prayoonrat 24th July 2025
Tokenised real estate accelerates with ‘green lightʼ from Dubai regulator

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Compliance help needed to reintegrate Syria

Syria’s financial sector is asking for help from compliance experts globally to help it reintegrate into the international financial system...
By Rachel Wolcott 22nd July 2025
Compliance help needed to reintegrate Syria

Americas

US ‘Crypto Week’ post-match round-up: after GENIUS Act crossed finish line

The US House declared July 14-18 would be “Crypto Week” in a bid to advance three crypto-related legislative bills. Lawmakers...
By Niece Prayoonrat 21st July 2025
US ‘Crypto Week’ post-match round-up: after GENIUS Act crossed finish line

Enforcement Actions

Weak bank customer due diligence in spotlight again after Barclays fined £42 million

Barclays was handed two separate fines by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday for failures in its financial crime...
By Lindsey Rogerson 17th July 2025
Weak bank customer due diligence in spotlight again after Barclays fined £42 million

Asia Pacific

Hong Kong leads stablecoin frontier; Shanghai regulator explores options

With its upcoming legislation and a joint initiative with South Korea, Hong Kong is taking the lead as a stablecoin...
By Niece Prayoonrat 16th July 2025
Hong Kong leads stablecoin frontier; Shanghai regulator explores options
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