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SEC's Uyeda calls for 'light-touch' enforcement on artificial intelligence

US regulators have pledged to reduce barriers to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial products and services, as the Trump administration further entrenches its lighter-touch enforcement agenda.

Read time: 2 min

Crypto pullback hit smaller coins hardest – Kaiko

The downturn in crypto markets this year has hit smaller tokens and “meme coins” more than the main digital assets, according to research from specialist index provider Kaiko.

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SEC chair nominee pledges clarity in hearing

The appointed chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said he will support markets by bringing in clearer rules if confirmed in the role.

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Featured Reports

Featured Reports provide an in-depth view on key industry events and market trends

e-Book: Unlocking the Power of Data in a Digital Trading World

The e-book highlights how FOW’s new data services drive precision, speed, and insight for modern market participants.

Read time: 7 min

Reference Data: The Essential Guide

As financial markets, assets, products, and participants expand, reference data becomes increasingly vital to market operations and decision-making.

Read time: 15 min

FOW Spotlight

Regular Spotlights will highlight a specific and topical industry theme with timely and curated content including articles, blogs, webinars etc.

ANALYSIS: Education key to international retail expansion efforts

US exchanges and brokers are redoubling education efforts as they push to increase retail derivatives adoption outside their home market.

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ANALYSIS: US retail brokers eye futures as client demand shifts

US retail brokers, an increasingly important partner for exchanges looking to increase participation in their derivatives markets, are expanding their futures coverage in response to rising sophistication among clients.

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Too soon to hang up the deregulation bunting in financial market reporting?

Donald Trump's first month in office as US President (for the second time) is certainly proving to be eventful with, at the time of writing - the signing of some 50 executive orders. Amongst these are orders that potentially shift control and direction of US financial markets regulatory oversight, and associated compliance obligations on financial markets participants.

Read time: 6 min