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Financial conduct regulation in the United Kingdom is confronting what can only be described as a severe crisis of legitimacy, marked by a widening disconnect between its legal mandates and the realities of market behavior. A report published on March 16, 2026, titled "Why Our Financial Conduct Regulation Needs Reforming", delivers an almost unanimous conclusion that the current institutional framework has failed in its core mission to safeguard the integrity of the British e

The foreign exchange sector in Cyprus is firmly regulated and plays a vital role in supporting the national economy, employing thousands of people and contributing significantly to growth.   At a recent conference dedicated to explaining the institutional framework of the industry, stakeholders highlighted that forex is a legitimate and strictly supervised financial activity, clearly separate from illegal operations and fraud.   Strict supervision and full European compliance

Ireland’s newly established gambling regulator is preparing to start issuing licences following formal authorisation from a senior government minister. Jim O’Callaghan, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, has granted the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) permission to begin the licensing process. The minister confirmed that the authority can begin granting licences “for new entrants as soon as is feasible.” Under the rollout timeline, the GRAI will

The UK government is weighing a possible increase in gambling operator licence fees, as part of a consultation aimed at securing additional funding for the Gambling Commission’s enforcement work and its efforts to combat illegal gambling.   The consultation, launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on 27 January, will remain open until 30 March and seeks input from operators, industry trade bodies, consumer organisations, local authorities and members of