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Financial services regulation is being shaped by technological innovation, geopolitical uncertainty and rising expectations around resilience, transparency and consumer protection. Regulators have increased scrutiny of fast-growing sectors such as digital banking, fintech, artificial intelligence and crypto-related services, while also strengthening oversight of traditional financial institutions (FIs). With the EU AI Act becoming fully applicable later this year, FIs must prepare for both the challenges and opportunities it will introduce. In the US, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act will create a new regulatory regime for stablecoins and offer long-awaited clarity for the expanding payment stablecoin market.

These developments are unfolding against wider economic and geopolitical pressures, including inflationary cycles, market volatility and the need to maintain financial stability in a highly interconnected system. As a result, regulatory frameworks now place greater emphasis on operational resilience, strong governance and clearer accountability. For multinational firms, diverging cross-border approaches add further complexity.

Against this backdrop, Financier Worldwide turns to some of the leading lights in their field, who share their stories…

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