Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Police Arrest Former Nomura Employee on Fraud Charges

11/02/2025

The former employee offered a false investment story to an elderly customer and defrauded her of JPY 10 million

Enforcement

DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in SEC Case of Social Media Account Hack

10/02/2025

Eric Council Jr admitted to conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud and is due to be sentenced on 16 May

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Seeks Industry Feedback on BNPL Regulatory Guide

10/02/2025

The proposed regulatory guide outlines the obligations for low cost credit contracts and BNPL contracts under the consumer credit regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA Issues Guidance to Align EU Approach to MiCA Authorisation

10/02/2025

National competent authorities should ensure outsourcing is not used to create “letter-box entities” or evade supervision.

Crypto / Digital Assets

GDF-FIX Alliance Creates Bridge to Tokenised Assets

10/02/2025

GDF and FIX members have demonstrated the ability to connect to blockchain-based assets using FIX-based TradFi platforms.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Proposes Updates to Credit Risk Management Principles

10/02/2025

The updates are aimed at aligning with the current Basel Framework, updating references, and removing outdated or redundant provisions.

Fintech / Regtech

GFIN Report Calls Out Risks to Consumers from AI

10/02/2025

The report says financial consumers could be harmed by black box approaches, data privacy issues, and AI washing.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Commission Releases Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices

09/02/2025

Eight AI applications will be banned strictly prohibited due to their potential risks to European values and fundamental rights.

Enforcement

Europol Leads Global Operation to Dismantle Cybercrime Forums

09/02/2025

Authorities made two arrests, seized 12 domains, and confiscated 17 servers and over 50 electronic devices.