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BIS: The anatomy of stablecoin transactions
This BIS working paper considers the economic role of stablecoins by distinguishing between individual transfer events and broader complex transactions in which individual transfers are embedded.
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European Parliament: Agreement on simplified rules for small “mid-cap” companies
European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on proposals introducing the concept of small mid-cap enterprises and extending to them various exemptions that so far have been available to SMEs. The new category will be introduced to various legislation, including MiFID and the Prospectus Regulation.
FSB: Sound practices for responsible adoption of AI
FSB’s consultation report highlights the benefits and risks associated with AI use in the financial system and sets out a series of sound practices that financial institutions could apply in their organisation-wide AI governance and management of the relevant stages of AI development and deployment. It includes case studies taken from AI implementation practices by financial institutions. Responses are required by 22 July 2026.
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ECB: Speech by Anneli Tuominen: Navigating risk, cutting complexity: financial conglomerates in the current environment
Text of this speech by Anneli Tuominen given on 5 June 2026 follows in which she discusses challenges faced by financial conglomerates.
ECB: Speech by Frank Elderson: Strengthening operational resilience for the age of AI
Text of Frank Elderson’s speech of 3 June 2026 follows.
IOSCO: Recommendations for secondary market disclosure
IOSCO’s report is intended to assist regulators in reviewing their existing disclosure frameworks and consider whether any updates or refinements may be needed.
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EBA: Pillar 3 Data Hub process to SNCIs
EBA has published a discussion paper which proposes a simplified process for small and non-complex institutions when implementing the Pillar 3 Data Hub. Responses are required by 20 July 2026.
EC: CRR Delegated Regulation
The EC has adopted a Delegated Regulation amending CRR with regard to temporary targeted operational relief measures and targeted multipliers for the calculation of an institution’s own funds requirements for market risk.
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AMLA: Guidelines on ongoing monitoring of business relationships
AMLA is consulting on draft guidelines with regard to the ongoing monitoring of business relationships. Responses are required by 3 September 2026.
EC: BRRD Delegated Regulation
The following has been published in the Official Journal: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/440 of 24 February 2026 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/63 as regards the calculation of the contributions of certain institutions, the deletion of a risk indicator and procedural modifications.
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