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US CFTC | Frontier Forum to Address AI and Agentic Finance
On 21 September 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced its Frontier Forum Series.
US CFTC Requests Comment on Listing Compute Derivatives Contracts as AI Computing Power Emerges as a Regulated Commodity Class
On 19 August 2026, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a request for comment on compute derivatives.
Singapore MAS | MAS and ABS Establish AI Risk Taskforce to Strengthen Financial Sector Cyber Resilience
On 28 July 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) established the AI Driven Cyber and Technology Risk Taskforce (ACT).
Australia: ASIC Warns AI Deepfakes Are Driving More Sophisticated Investment and Crypto Scams
On 17 August 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warned consumers about investment scams using generative artificial intelligence (AI), deepfake videos and fabricated online content.
United Kingdom: FCA Enlists Anthropic for Its Supercharged Sandbox as 21 Firms Test Agent-Led Payments, Fraud Detection and AI Governance Under Existing Rules
On 22 July 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority announced that Anthropic will support the second cohort of its Supercharged Sandbox, the controlled environment in which firms experiment with advanced AI.
Singapore: MAS and Industry Publish SAFR White Paper Setting Runtime Safeguards for AI Agents in Financial Services
On 3 July 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, together with leading financial institutions and FinTechs, published Safeguards for Agentic Finance at Runtime, an industry white paper on safeguards for AI agents in finance.
United Kingdom FCA Outlines AI First Regulatory Strategy for Financial Services and Tokenised Markets
On 24 June 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued an Order under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 declaring that BlackRock Collateral Trust has ceased to be an investment company.
Australia APRA Issues AI Risk and Governance Expectations for Banks, Insurers and Superannuation Trustees
On 30 April 2026, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (“APRA”), Australia’s prudential supervisor, responsible for ensuring that our financial system is stable, competitive and efficient, issued the document titled…
Australian ASIC Suggests Cyber Security Uplift Amid AI Threats
On 8 May 2026 the Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued a new directive. ASIC suggests all financial licensees review cyber resilience measures.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Investment Management: Director of Division of Investment Management, US SEC’s Vision for the Future of Investment Management
On 3 February 2026, the Brian Daly, Director, Division of Investment Management, United States Securities and Exchange Commission addressed a speech titled Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Investment Management at the Investment Company Institute Winter Board Meeting.
ASIC Chair Joe Longo Outlines AI Blueprint for Banking at ABA Conference
On 23 July 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Chair Joe Longo delivered a speech at the Australian Banking Association (ABA) Banking Conference in Sydney. The speech, titled “AI: A blueprint for better banking?”, explored how artificial intelligence could reshape Australia’s banking sector. Longo confirmed that ASIC will not impede customer-centric AI innovation but warned that “cutting-edge technology cannot leave your customers bleeding.” While the regulator does not plan to rush new AI-specific rules, ASIC emphasised that directors and licensees must already comply with technology-neutral obligations under the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Joe Longo argued that trust in AI remains low in Australia, but that banks are uniquely positioned to rebuild consumer confidence by deploying AI ethically. He concluded by stating that ASIC would use its existing enforcement powers to address misconduct and ensure that AI adoption delivers real benefits for customers.
UK FCA Chief Data Officer Jessica Rusu Delivers Policy Remarks on AI Regulation and Innovation at City Week 2025
On 1 July 2025, Jessica Rusu, Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA), delivered a speech titled “Harnessing AI and technology to deliver the FCA’s 2025 strategic priorities” at the AI and Digital Innovation Summit during City Week 2025. The speech outlined the UK FCA’s commitment to fostering AI innovation in financial services, emphasizing a pro-growth, proportionate regulatory environment to support technological advancement while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity. The speech addressed the transformative potential of AI in financial services, focusing on regulatory tools like the Supercharged Sandbox and AI Live Testing to support firms. Rusu emphasized existing frameworks, such as the Senior Managers Regime and Consumer Duty, as sufficient for AI oversight, avoiding the need for new regulations. The remarks targeted financial services firms, fintechs, and innovators, with calls for collaboration...
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