US exchanges, clearing houses, trade repositories and dealing platforms will have to test their systems for cyber-vulnerabilities at least once a quarter under new rules approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Derivatives central counterparties (CCPs) have made meaningful progress in boosting their resilience in recent years but more work is needed to ensure consistency around the world, according to new reports from major global bodies.

China likely hacked computers at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) between 2010 and 2013 and the attacks were covered up by staffers at the regulator, according to a Congressional report.

March 18, 2016 - Swiss financial markets watchdog Finma has pushed through a raft of new initiatives in a bid to stimulate further growth and innovation in the country's emerging fintech sector.

March 15, 2016 - US regulatory body Finra (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) has waded into the growing market for robo-advisory services, warning firms of the need for sound governance and supervision of digital investment tools.

March 3, 2016 - Acquisition expands opportunities to help organizations optimize their use of technology, increase stakeholder value and improve business performance.

February 8, 2016 - The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published the final rules confirming their approach to improving individual accountability for those carrying out wholesale activities, such as algorithmic and high-frequency trading, in banks, building societies, and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) designated investment firms.