Keywords: Regulation


UK regulator moves to loosen Apple and Google app store payment restrictions

The United Kingdom's competition watchdog has unveiled proposals that could reshape the digital app marketplace by giving developers greater freedom to offer payment options outside the ecosystems operated by Apple and Google. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the proposed measures......

US administration reportedly nears decision to restore Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model

The United States administration is reportedly close to allowing artificial intelligence company Anthropic to restore access to its Fable 5 model, according to media reports citing sources familiar with the matter. If approved, the decision would mark a significant development in the government's......

Indonesia tightens cryptocurrency promotion rules for social media influencers

Indonesia has introduced stricter regulations governing the promotion of cryptocurrencies and other digital financial assets, requiring social media influencers to obtain professional certification before advertising or recommending such products to the public. The new regulatory framework is part of......

Federal Reserve overhauls banking supervision structure to boost efficiency and transparency

Federal Reserve overhauls banking supervision structure to boost efficiency and transparency The U.S. Federal Reserve has launched a major reform of its banking supervision framework, approving a comprehensive restructuring plan aimed at improving oversight efficiency, strengthening transparency, and......

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......