03/05/2026
Proposed Changes to the Management Board of LHV Pank and the Governing Bodies of LHV Companies
The change is intended to be carried out in accordance with the planned decision of the Supervisory Board of LHV Pank.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
03/05/2026
Hard lessons from ‘Blockchain Island’ are shaping Malta’s crypto strategy
For firms, this means a simplified authorisation process under Article 143(6) and a faster MiCA transition, since our local rulebooks were already 99% aligned.
03/05/2026
Jersey regulator tightens telecom rules to prevent fraud involving Global Titles
The regulator’s review follows findings by the UK communications regulator Ofcom that some Global Titles had been misused
03/04/2026
Regulators secure earlier delivery of mobile number portability for Coop Mobile
JT has provided regulators with a strengthened implementation plan
02/26/2026
FCA names four firms to trial stablecoin use cases
The participants in the regulatory sandbox, set to commence in Q1 2026, include Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, VVTX, and UK challenger Revolut.
02/26/2026
Xceptor introduces MiKaDiv tax compliance module
Xceptor introduces MiKaDiv tax compliance module
02/24/2026
ECB Steps Up Scrutiny of European Banks’ AI Industry Exposure
In parallel, the regulator is running targeted workshops to identify how banks are using generative AI.
02/24/2026
Saffery Trust achieves Cyber Essentials Plus certification
The certification offers clients, partners and stakeholders tangible reassurance that Saffery Trust is actively mitigating cyber risks and maintaining a robust digital environment.
02/23/2026
Local Government in Bislig City Promotes Cashless Payments in Public Markets
The city is also providing public Wi-Fi in markets to facilitate smoother digital transactions.
02/23/2026
FBI warns of surge in ATM jackpotting attacks
When a legitimate transaction occurs, the ATM application sends instructions through XFS for bank authorisation.
02/23/2026
The Data Use and Access Act 2025: A new 'right to complain'
Clear internal ownership will be essential.
02/20/2026
Creditstar wins FCA approval
The product is designed to provide practical financing with clear terms and a simple, transparent customer experience from application through to repayment.
02/20/2026
Creditstar wins FCA approval
The new permissions support the Group’s strategy to scale its lending activities and broaden its product offering in one of Europe’s largest consumer credit markets.
02/19/2026
Cayman Islands upcoming regulation for tokenised funds: Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill and the Private Finds (Amendment) Bill (the Bills) follow earlier 2025 proposals
02/18/2026
Stripe-owned Bridge wins approval for national trust bank
Bridge's authorisation follows similar approvals gained by Circle and Ripple
02/18/2026
Investment platform Mintos seeks ECB banking licence
Mintos is pursuing a banking licence in Europe to add deposits, lending, and other banking services to its growing product suite.
02/18/2026
ECB covers bases ahead of planned digital euro pilots
“By working with organisations such as the Once Foundation, we are helping to ensure that the digital euro empowers every citizen in the digital age, leaving no one behind.”
02/17/2026
EU and Britain agree deal on bank-tech rules
EU and British regulators have signed an agreement to co-operate on rules aimed at making the financial sector’s digital operations more resilient.
02/16/2026
Land Bank declines to confirm R50m ransom claim as cyber investigation continues
It remains unclear whether any ransom was paid.
02/13/2026
FINRA warns on AI risks and off-channel use
FINRA identifies summarisation and information extraction as the most common GenAI use cases among member firms