Federal Reserve watchdog finds no criminal violations for building renovation cost overruns
Trump criticized $2.4bn rehab amid attempts to pressure then Fed chair Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates
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FCA announces new Board appointments
Three new appointments have been made to our Board, bringing additional experience in public policy, financial services, regulation and corporate leadership as we continue to deliver our strategy.
Christine Lagarde: Interview with La Croix
You have experienced all the major crises: the financial crisis of 2008 when you were the French Minister of the Economy, the Greek crisis and sovereign debt crisis in Europe when you were head of the International Mone…
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SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges on September 30, 2026, against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David “Kobe” Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7…
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
New oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that pose “no contradiction” to the net zero agenda, according to the head of EDF Energy.
Bitcoin steadies as soft PCE cools October Fed rate hike bets
Core PCE rose just 0.2% in August, easing pressure for an October Fed hike. Bitcoin trades near $83,700 as rising Treasury yields cap gains.
Isabel Schnabel: Monetary policy in a world of overlapping shocks
Inflation is back and weighing once again on people’s everyday lives. Just as the euro area was putting the post-pandemic inflation surge behind it, new shocks have hit.
SEC Proposes Amendments to Expand Responsible Retailization of Private Markets
23 March – Retail Investments: The FCA published information and examples to help firms make judgements when designing consumer segments for targeted support relating to retail investments.
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U.S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims
The U.S. regulator of derivatives and the prediction markets has submitted another two rules for review at the White House's Office of Management and Budget. One would wed event contracts to the regulatory definition of…
UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy
Boost for John Healey before budget as GDP figure shows UK economy grew faster than first estimated in second quarter
Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey
The Governor of the Bank of England has said regulating artificial intelligence (AI) "is not the right place to start" but instead called first for "rigorous" testing to find vulnerabilities and create safeguards to con…
Homeowners in England urged to check flood risk: ‘A third of people don’t realise’
Environment Agency warns residents of 6m properties to prepare for a wet and windy three months ahead
Hyperliquid Co-founder Jeff Yan says 24-hour clock is not onchain finance’s true differentiator
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Co-founder Jeff Yan said at Korea Blockchain Week that around-the-clock trading is not what sets onchain venues apart from traditional exchanges. Speaking in a fireside chat at Korea Blockchain Week 2…
FCA starts accepting crypto authorization applications ahead of 2027 regime
The Financial Conduct Authority opens its new crypto authorisation gateway at 7 a.m. UK time on Sept. 30. Firms have until Feb. 28, 2027 to enter the main application window before a new regime begins on Oct. 25, 2027. …
Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements
The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday finalized changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements. The two final rule…
Standard Chartered sees over 600% upside for ENA, expects USDe to hit $40 billion by 2028
Standard Chartered forecasts ENA will reach $2 by the end of 2028 as USDe scales eightfold and buybacks reshape the token's value.
Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto rolls out its first round of Senate endorsements after failed Clarity vote
Weeks after the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate, crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto rolled out its first round of Senate endorsements.
CFTC Investigating Adam Kinzinger Over Kalshi Bets on His Own Pardon: Report
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois over prediction market trades tied to the presidential pardon he received from Joe Biden, Politico re…
FCA opens the gateway to regulated crypto
From today, crypto firms can apply for authorisation from the FCA, marking a landmark moment as the UK takes a step closer towards becoming one of the most trusted places in the world to build and invest in cryptoasset …
We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey’s comments come as fears grow that rogue models could take financial system hostage
Financial Policy Committee Record – September 2026
1: The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) seeks to ensure the UK financial system is prepared for, and resilient to, the wide range of risks it could face, so that it is able to absorb rather than amplify shocks, and serv…
Super-rich UK energy and food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises
Analysis has shown the costs of daily essentials soaring in recent years, thanks in part to climate shocks, wars and geopolitical tensions
Poundland management in rescue talks that could save 11,000 jobs
Poundland’s management team are in “advanced talks” to lead a rescue bid for the ailing cut-price retailer that could save up to 11,000 jobs.
Kalshi to end liquidity incentive program amid wash trading allegations
Its monthly volume reached $52.98 billion in September as of Sept. 29, marking an all-time high, even as September data remains incomplete.