United Kingdom: Technology

The FCA and PRA are prioritising stronger operational resilience, expecting firms to embed robust controls, stress testing and third‑party oversight into their risk culture and core decision‑making. In this blogpost, we consider the following recent key publications aimed at strengthening firms' ability...

UK financial regulators have introduced a unified operational incident reporting framework that will require regulated firms to submit structured reports within 24 hours of detecting serious disruptions...

The digital landscape presents unprecedented challenges for online safety, raising critical questions about who bears responsibility for protecting users—particularly vulnerable populations—from harmful content. As regulatory frameworks evolve and technology companies face mounting pressure, the balance between education, corporate accountability, and government intervention remains hotly contested.

On 12 May, Anthropic launched Claude for Legal, marking a shift in the AI company’s positioning, from primarily powering legal AI products such as Harvey and Legora, towards potentially becoming a legal platform in its own right.

‘AI can be a valuable tool, and at the same time, it calls for a measured and vigilant approach.’ Few professions have had greater reasons to heed the recent words of Pope Leo XIV than law, with a clutch of major firms finding themselves in AI-related hot water in recent months.

In the latest episode of Carpmaels in Conversation, Lara Elder and Harry Shaw discuss one of the most closely watched cases in intellectual property law: Getty Images v Stability AI. Using the case as a starting point, they examine a central question for modern copyright law: whether AI models trained on datasets that include copyright works should give rise to liability for infringement.

The European Union Digital Services Act (DSA) now applies to all digital "intermediary services" that provide users with access to online goods, services, and content.

Economic, technological and labor market developments are affecting pay practices across industries around the world, but the impacts being felt aren't all the same.

As we learned to appreciate over the past year or so, virtual goods are intangible assets that can be traded within a virtual economy...

In this edition we round up FinTech-related financial services regulatory developments for the week ending 19 June 2026.

The Bank of England has recalibrated its regulatory approach to systemic stablecoins, softening some controversial proposals on holding limits and asset composition requirements. While the institution demonstrates laudable engagement and offers critical services like central bank accounts, fundamental concerns remain about whether this regime will truly enable a vibrant GBP stablecoin market to emerge.

For accounts payable (AP) providers and platforms, delivering a seamless customer experience is crucial. Yet, a significant pain point for many users is the lack of payment visibility. When customers don’t have clear insights into their payment statuses, it can negatively impact cash flow management, budgeting, and reconciliation. Addressing this issue isn’t just a matter of convenience – it’s essential for fostering trust and loyalty.