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UK Financial Conduct Authority Announces Second Cohort For AI Live Testing
Date 21/04/2026
Speaking at UK FinTech Week, Jessica Rusu, chief data, information and intelligence officer at the FCA, has confirmed the second group of firms selected to join AI Live Testing.
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LangWatch Launches Open-Source Framework That Detects Hidden AI Cybersecurity Risks
Date 21/04/2026
LangWatch, the platform for testing, simulating, and improving AI- and agent-driven applications, has launched a solution, LangWatch Scenario, designed for businesses that use or scale AI applications, such as customer service bots and data analytics agents, to automate red teaming and conduct AI penetration testing.
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GlobalData Announces Top M&A Financial And Legal Advisers In Europe During Q1 2026
Date 21/04/2026
GlobalData has announced the latest Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, in terms of the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in Europe during Q1 2026. See the rankings and findings below.
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DIFC To Become The World’s First AI Native Financial Centre
Date 21/04/2026
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced that it will become the world’s first AI-Native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at the foundational level of its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development, ecosystem infrastructure and physical urban fabric.
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Market Structure Partners Markets Unstructured Series: Final Paper - Paper III Explores Possible Industry Action That Could Be Taken To Address The Issues And Support Market Growth
Date 21/04/2026
The use of AI in trading will further expose weaknesses in network and data governance in markets where liquidity is dispersed. Policymakers who desire competition in trading need to shift their focus to governing the network, and the data that flows through it, at a systemic level rather than relying on historic policies that were predicated on their national trading venues fulfilling that role.
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HKEX Builds FIC Leadership Team With New Appointment
Date 21/04/2026
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Tuesday) the appointment of Mr Lawrence Lau as Managing Director and Head of Debt Market Development.
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Eurex: A Five-Year Success Story: Micro Futures Drive Global Adoption Of European Benchmarks
Date 21/04/2026
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Eurex’s micro futures – a product suite that comprises DAX, EURO STOXX 50 and SMI micro contracts. The suite’s launch tapped into growing demand from retail and institutional traders seeking European exposure via more precise and cost-efficient solutions.
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UK Government - Consultation Outcome: A Streamlined Approach To Payment Systems Regulation Consultation
Date 21/04/2026
This document provides a summary of the feedback received by HM Treasury in response to the consultation and sets out the government’s planned approach for consolidating the functions of the Payment Systems Regulator within the Financial Conduct Authority. The government will bring forward primary legislation to deliver this change when Parliamentary time allows.
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UK Government Policy Paper - Policy Note: Draft Statutory Instrument Amending The Cryptoasset Regulations
Date 21/04/2026
A draft of statutory provisions to amend the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 and policy note setting out the aims behind these provisions.
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HQLAX Announces Strategic Investments From Broadridge And Digital Asset To Support Its Next Phase Of Growth On Canton
Date 21/04/2026
HQLAX, a leading provider of digital collateral mobility solutions, today announced that it has secured strategic minority investments from global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., (NYSE: BR), and Digital Asset in its Series C‑1 funding round.
