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Ongoing Developments in Financial Services Regulation in the EU and UK

Published

28 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

Sectors

Fintech

Geography

Europe

Source

Read at citigroup.com

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The article outlines ongoing and divergent regulatory developments in financial services regulation focusing on digital innovation in the EU and UK, including CBDCs, stablecoin rules, crypto-asset frameworks, fund tokenisation via distributed ledger technology, AI and cybersecurity rules. It highlights key milestones such as the EU digital euro talks ending 2026, UK decisions on the digital pound and crypto authorisation gateway, and FCA's FRAME consultation closing in September 2026.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a more complex compliance maze as EU and UK digital finance rules split but overlap, forcing you to adapt your compliance systems fast to support cross-border fund tokenisation and crypto services. The next six months are critical for shaping your entry and expansion plans in these regulated digital asset markets.

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1 source · 28 Aug 2026

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