Keywords: Regulation


Online Protection for Minors: Australia's Model Faces Its First Limits

Presented as one of the most ambitious digital regulations in the world for protecting minors, the ban on social media for those under 16 in Australia does not seem to have significantly altered the habits of adolescents in the immediate term. This is the conclusion of a recent scientific study that......

Switzerland defends tougher UBS capital requirements to safeguard financial stability

Swiss authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to stricter capital requirements for UBS, arguing that stronger financial safeguards are essential to preserving the long-term stability of the country’s banking system. The position reflects ongoing efforts by policymakers to strengthen oversight......

Bank of England revises stablecoin framework to encourage innovation in digital finance

The Bank of England has unveiled a revised regulatory framework for stablecoins, introducing several adjustments designed to support innovation while maintaining financial stability in the rapidly evolving digital payments sector. The updated policy reflects growing interest in sterling-backed stablecoins......

Banks allowed again to charge inheritance fees on accounts of deceased minors after constitutional ruling

Banks in France will once again be allowed to charge inheritance-related fees on the accounts of deceased minors after the Constitutional Council struck down part of a 2025 law that had sought to ban such charges in specific cases. In its ruling published in the official journal, the Constitutional......

Canada lowers bank capital buffer to support lending and economic growth

Canada's banking regulator has taken a significant step aimed at supporting economic activity by reducing the capital reserve requirements for the country's largest financial institutions. The decision is expected to increase banks' lending capacity at a time when policymakers are seeking......

India's market regulator clears NSE settlement, paving the way for future growth

India's financial markets took an important step forward after the country's securities regulator approved a settlement involving the National Stock Exchange (NSE), one of the largest and most influential stock exchanges in the world. The decision is expected to bring closure to regulatory issues......

India restores open-market share buybacks and strengthens ethics rules for regulators

India’s financial regulator has announced significant reforms aimed at improving market efficiency and strengthening governance standards within the country's financial sector. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revealed that companies will once again be allowed to conduct share......

Apple allows alternative app stores and payments in Brazil after antitrust deal

Apple has announced that it will allow alternative app stores and external payment systems for iOS applications in Brazil, following an agreement with the country’s competition authority, marking a significant shift in its App Store policies in one of Latin America’s largest digital markets. The......

Most Swiss citizens support stronger capital requirements for UBS, survey shows

A large majority of Swiss citizens support stricter capital requirements for UBS, according to a recent public opinion survey, reflecting growing concerns about financial stability and the risks associated with large banking institutions. The poll found that most respondents favor stronger capital rules......