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Request Accessstablecoin regulation and compliance
The FDIC has approved a proposal to subject state-bank-affiliated stablecoin issuers to full Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions compliance, with a 60-day public comment period now open. https://t.co/ync8slw0m8
The FDIC's proposal to apply full Bank Secrecy Act compliance to state-bank-affiliated stablecoin issuers clarifies regulatory expectations that were previously ambiguous, potentially reducing compliance risk for institutions already operating in this space and establishing clearer entry criteria for those evaluating stablecoin programs.
View detailsFederal Reserve payment infrastructure
US Fed seeking public comment on establishing a "payment account" for legally eligible financial institutions to clear and settle payments. Aims to support innovation and reduce costs. Accounts will have no interest ;no credit access with automated controls to prevent overdrafts
The Federal Reserve's non-interest bearing account structure addresses a specific operational gap for institutions managing intraday liquidity: by eliminating credit access and deploying automated overdraft controls, the design reduces settlement risk while lowering the compliance infrastructure costs that currently burden mid-sized financial institutions managing multiple clearing channels.
View detailsfinancial services taxation reform
Consultation papers seeking stakeholder feedback on taxation, statistical collection, and financial services reforms that are due over the next month. https://t.co/cbqJ25QYRc
The consultation's framework for aligning tax treatment across digital and traditional financial services delivery requires clarification on how cross-border transactions will be classified, particularly given existing discrepancies in VAT treatment between custodial and non-custodial service models.
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AI Creates Further Risk in the 'Wild West' of Finfluencers Regulators at FINRA's annual conference argued AI-powered advice and social media personalities create new compliance challenges, with self-directed investors particularly vulnerable to misleading guidance.
The distinction between algorithmic recommendation systems and personalized advice is increasingly blurred in AI applications; firms need clear operational frameworks that classify where their AI tools fall on the advisory spectrum to ensure appropriate disclosures and suitability documentation.
View detailsDigital assets, blockchain, AI in finance
Speaker nominations open 🎤 Looking for voices in: digital assets, blockchain, AI in finance, and regulation & policy. Know someone who should speak at Point Zero Forum 2026 in Zurich? 📍 June 23–25 🎟️ https://t.co/zyzGZNCLyT Code: PZF26-IND-PTNR-30DISC-TSQ #PointZeroForu
The convergence of digital asset infrastructure with traditional finance settlement systems requires regulators and market participants to establish interoperability standards—Point Zero Forum's three-day format allows for the detailed technical and policy discussions necessary to move beyond theoretical frameworks.
View detailsprediction market ETF regulation
SEC seeks public comment as it weighs prediction market ETFs Bitwise, Roundhill Investments and GraniteShares had their prediction market ETF applications put on hold by the SEC earlier this month. https://t.co/JcD09lCDiY
The SEC's decision to solicit public comment on prediction market ETFs reflects appropriate regulatory deliberation on whether existing investment company frameworks adequately address the unique structural and custody challenges these products present, rather than categorical rejection of the asset class.
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SEC seeks public comment as it weighs prediction market ETFs https://t.co/wnZCNAFhoR #LatestNews https://t.co/10dBRLog1m
Prediction market ETFs require clarified custody and settlement standards given their reliance on decentralized oracle infrastructure—the SEC's comment period should establish whether traditional fund complexes or specialized custodians will manage underlying prediction contract positions.
View detailsfintech and digital innovation
Call for Papers: Facilitator Dr. Edwin Mugume shares key updates on the 10th National Conference on Communications (#NCC2026), hosted by @Makerere . Researchers are invited to submit work across diverse tracks including AI & Data Science, FinTech, ICT for Social Impact, Digi
The FinTech track at NCC2026 provides a venue to present empirical research on payment system infrastructure and digital financial inclusion across East African markets, where academic findings can directly inform regulatory frameworks being developed by central banks and financial sector regulators.
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AI Is Worsening Firms’ Cybersecurity 'Fog of War' During a discussion at the BNY INSITE conference, compliance experts and firm leaders warned attendees that the time and expense required to create fake schemes have decreased and urged firms to strengthen their defenses.
The democratization of AI-powered fraud tools has compressed the operational timeline for executing synthetic identity schemes and deepfake-based social engineering attacks, requiring firms to shift from reactive detection models to predictive threat modeling that anticipates lower-cost attack vectors.
View detailsfintech founders and innovation
Seeking #fintech founders for 14 May video shoot in London please tyler.pathe@fintechfutures.com #HARO #PRRequest #JournoRequest #Editorial
Regulatory arbitrage in fintech founder decision-making: How UK-based founders are positioning their regulatory infrastructure to compete with US and EU counterparts post-2024 compliance frameworks
View detailsUK property finance and lending
We’re looking for guests in property, finance, lending, and business based in the UK to share expertise for a podcast. Please send bios to emma@viral.press 📩#journorequest #prrequest
The divergence between institutional lender criteria and the current buy-to-let investor profile: how stricter stress-testing requirements have reshaped which property types attract capital and what that means for underwriting decisions in 2024-2025
View detailsAI and decision-making in finance
World models for better decisions. Aug 31–Sep 2, hosted by @ChicagoBooth. WM@booth brings together CS, econ, finance + social science researchers, with keynotes from @ylecun and @Diyi_Yang. CfP due June 12 → https://t.co/NwKitXGUsS https://t.co/OqiwzMIwh4
World models trained on historical market microstructure data could materially improve portfolio construction by capturing nonlinear relationships between asset classes that traditional correlation matrices miss, particularly during regime shifts when linear assumptions break down.
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401(k) Real Talk Episode 190: April 29, 2026 Open, honest and candid discussion about what plans want from their advisor, how AI is shaping the DC industry, private credit woes and more.
Plan sponsors are increasingly asking advisors to quantify the ROI of AI-driven plan management tools—specifically around participant engagement lift and recordkeeper cost negotiation leverage, rather than adopting AI as a general efficiency play.
View detailsAI and automation in finance
We're looking for our next speaker for the #ChesterTechMeetUp🤩 We want to hear from #Finance professionals working with #AI and #automation to share their insights, experiences, and real-world challenges with our growing #techcommunity. Interested? Email info@searchability.com
Operational risk management in AI-driven trading and portfolio management systems—specifically how financial institutions are establishing governance frameworks and validation protocols before deployment at scale
View detailsWomen in payments and fintech
🎤#PTWSummit2026 Call for Speakers OPEN! Share your voice & ideas with a powerful community of women in #paytech #payments #fintech #banking #financialservices 💡 Apply by June 9: https://t.co/JvXXD7M0I5 📣Save the date: Nov 3-4 Early bird registration opens in June https
Women comprise approximately 40% of the payments workforce but hold only 25% of senior leadership roles in fintech—this summit provides a platform to address the specific talent pipeline and retention challenges that distinguish payments from broader financial services.
View detailsFinancial consumer protection framework
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) invites public comments on draft financial consumer protection framework seeking input on fair treatment, transparency, and data privacy standards. https://t.co/pAlMuruohe
The CBK's framework should establish clear timelines and enforcement mechanisms for transparency disclosures, particularly around fee structures and product terms, to prevent the information asymmetry that currently exists between retail customers and financial institutions in the Kenyan market.
View detailsAI infrastructure financial impact
Hi all, I'm looking for #AI infrastructure experts & financial analysts for a story on the AllBirds pivot. Quick turnaround for today. Email: suswati@readwrite.com #journorequest #prrequest
AllBirds' infrastructure spend requirements for AI-driven personalization and supply chain optimization — including data center partnerships and computational resources — represent a material shift in their capital allocation that affects gross margin progression and competitive positioning against DTC incumbents
View detailsFinancial consumer protection framework
The Central Bank of Kenya and six co-regulators, including CMA, IRA, RBA, SASRA, CAK, and the Communications Authority, have published a draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework for public comment. The framework establishes standards across fair treatment, transparency, htt
The framework's multi-regulator coordination across CBK, CMA, IRA, RBA, SASRA, CAK, and Communications Authority represents a structured approach to addressing regulatory fragmentation that has historically created compliance complexity for financial institutions operating across multiple sectors.
View detailsVirtual asset service provider regulation
3/ Kenya is moving closer to formally integrating virtual assets into its financial system, with a new Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) regulatory framework open for public consultation until April 10, 2026. It is expected to be finalized by the first or second quarter of
Kenya's VASP regulatory framework represents a critical step toward establishing institutional-grade safeguards for digital asset markets, addressing custody risks, anti-money laundering compliance, and consumer protection standards that have been absent from the sector.
View detailsTax policy digital economy transformation
the Ministry of Finance is proudly announcing the: MOF TAXATION CALL FOR PAPER 2026 Theme: “Transforming Tax Policy and Administration to Drive Sustainable Growth and Revenue in the Digital Economy” We invite researchers, practitioners, lecturers, students—
The digital economy's borderless nature has created a structural mismatch between where economic value is generated and where tax authorities can effectively collect revenue—this call provides a forum to examine how jurisdictions can harmonize policy frameworks while maintaining fiscal autonomy in cross-border transactions.
View detailsState financial regulation framework
U.S. Treasury Seeks Public Comment on GENIUS Act Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning State-Level Regulatory Regimes https://t.co/SZeZxeMtzZ
The proposed rulemaking establishes a critical framework for harmonizing state-level financial regulatory oversight, reducing compliance fragmentation for institutions operating across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining robust consumer protections.
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The WealthStack Podcast: The AI Workforce Era with Andrei Pop Humanity Labs' Andrei Pop discusses how AI can give people room to do better human work.
Financial advisors can redirect time currently spent on data aggregation and portfolio rebalancing toward client relationship deepening and behavioral coaching—areas where human judgment on life goals remains irreplaceable in wealth management.
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Inside the 2026 Fintech Playbooks at T3 From AI adoption to unified data layers, industry leaders share what’s actually making the cut in their 2026 fintech playbooks.
AI implementation in wealth management requires moving beyond chatbots to address the fundamental challenge of fragmented client data—firms adopting unified data architectures first will see measurable improvements in advisor productivity and regulatory compliance before competitors
View detailsProperty finance and lending
We’re looking for guests in property, finance, lending, and business based in the UK to share expertise for a podcast. Please reach out to emma@viral.press 📩#journorequest #prrequest
The divergence between institutional lending standards and retail mortgage accessibility in the post-2023 rate environment, with specific reference to how property finance criteria have tightened for first-time buyers versus buy-to-let portfolios
View detailsGen Z employment and income trends
Need financial experts to speak to me about Gen Z doing more part time jobs as they are struggling to find full time work! I’m on Syeda.hussain@news.co.uk #journorequest #JournoRequest thank you!
Gen Z's shift toward multiple part-time roles represents a structural change in labor force participation rather than cyclical unemployment; financial professionals can quantify how this affects income volatility, tax planning, and benefits eligibility compared to traditional full-time employment models.
View detailsstablecoin future and regulation
Stablecon US: Call for Speakers 📢 Got a perspective on the future of stablecoins? Apply to speak at Stablecon US and take your place at the EPICENTER of programmable money. From September 9–11 in Washington, D.C., founders, fintech executives, investors, and policymakers will
The operational infrastructure gap between stablecoin issuance and real-time settlement at scale—specifically how reserve management, redemption mechanisms, and custody standards must evolve to support institutional adoption in a regulated environment
View detailsUK property finance and lending
We’re looking for guests in property, finance, lending, and business based in the UK to share expertise for a podcast. Please reach out to emma@viral.press 📩#journorequest #prrequest
The divergence between mortgage stress-testing criteria and actual borrower financial resilience post-2024, particularly how lenders are recalibrating affordability assessments in response to sustained higher interest rate environments
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