Keywords: Regulation


Paramount seeks regulatory approval for foreign funding in Warner Bros acquisition

Paramount Skydance Corp has requested approval from U.S. regulators to proceed with foreign-backed financing linked to its planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, according to recent regulatory filings. The request was submitted to U.S. authorities responsible for overseeing foreign investment......

Bank of Portugal governor sells shares after ECB ethics review

The Governor of the Bank of Portugal, Alvaro Santos Pereira, was required to divest personal shareholdings following a review by the European Central Bank, according to official statements released by the central bank. Shortly after assuming office, Santos Pereira had purchased shares in major Portuguese-listed......

Honey labeling rules strengthened across Europe from june

Starting in June, new labeling rules for honey products will come into force across the European Union, aiming to improve transparency and protect consumers from misleading practices. The updated regulation requires producers to clearly indicate the origin of honey blends, listing each country of harvest......

EU bans all crypto transactions with Russian and Belarusian providers

The European Union has adopted a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving service providers based in Russia and Belarus, marking a major escalation in its sanctions regime. The measures form part of the bloc’s 20th sanctions package targeting Moscow and its allies, shifting from selective......

Swiss regulator says UBS crisis preparedness plan still needs improvement

FINMA has indicated that the emergency response plan of UBS still requires further development, following a series of inspections carried out across the banking sector. According to the regulator, a significant share of its on-site inspections in 2025 focused on UBS, reflecting the bank’s systemic......

Lidl enters the pub business with new concept in Northern Ireland

Lidl is expanding its business model by entering the hospitality sector, with plans to open its first branded pub in Northern Ireland. The project is currently underway near Belfast, where construction has begun on a pub located adjacent to one of Lidl’s supermarkets in the suburb of Dundonald.......

Apple withholds data in India antitrust case as watchdog moves toward final hearing

Apple Inc. has not provided key financial data requested by India’s competition authority in an ongoing antitrust investigation, prompting regulators to move the case toward a final hearing scheduled for next month. The case, led by the Competition Commission of India, concerns allegations that......

Nigeria tightens broadcast rules ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria has introduced stricter regulations for radio and television broadcasters ahead of the 2027 general elections, aiming to reduce divisive content and limit misinformation during the campaign period. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) announced that presenters will no longer be allowed......

Regulators monitor Anthropic’s Mythos over potential banking risks

Regulatory authorities are closely monitoring the development of Anthropic Mythos, a new advanced AI system developed by the company Anthropic, amid concerns about its potential impact on global financial systems. Experts suggest that the model’s advanced coding capabilities could allow it to......