Welcome to the September 2026 ed. of our global AI update. The past few weeks have brought some pretty big changes across the AI space, from OpenAI launching GPT-6 Astra to Apple finally giving Siri a much bigger AI upgrade. But beyond the big model launches, what really stood out was how AI is becoming part of more of the things we already use every day.We’re seeing more AI run directly on our devices, assistants getting better at handling actual tasks, and companies finding

Welcome to the August 2026 Ed. of our Regulatory Newsletter. August saw regulators take steps across AI transparency, crypto regulation, lending, financial reporting, and prudential oversight. Key developments include the EU’s new AI transparency requirements, the SEC’s proposed framework for crypto assets and new focus on financial reporting, and the RBI’s latest proposals covering CVA capital requirements and interest rates on loans. APRA also set out its priorities for the

Welcome to the August 2026 edition of our global AI update. The past few weeks have been pretty eventful for AI, with new models, bigger AI infrastructure bets, and some major changes across the industry. We’re seeing AI move into areas like cybersecurity, robotics, scientific research, and everyday business tools, while governments and companies are also putting more attention on safety, transparency, and how these systems are managed. Here are the key developments worth kno

Welcome to the July 2026 Ed. of our Regulatory Newsletter. As July came to a close, regulators around the world continued rolling out new measures to strengthen financial resilience while responding to changing technologies and market dynamics. Key developments include the Bank of England's latest Financial Stability Report, the Federal Reserve's proposed overhaul of AML program requirements, new cross-border bond market measures from the HKMA and PBoC, and the EBA's updated

Welcome to the July 2026 Ed. of our global AI update. Over the past few weeks, there have been plenty of new model launches from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, but what really stands out is how quickly AI is finding its way into everyday products, business tools, and workflows. It's no longer just about building better models. Companies are also spending a lot more time making AI easier to use, building the infrastructure behind it, and figuring out how to use

Welcome to the June 2026 Ed. of our Regulatory Newsletter. This month saw regulators around the world advancing initiatives across AI governance, prudential regulation, financial innovation, and market resilience. Key developments include the RBI's proposed framework for model risk management, APRA's streamlined pathway for internal risk models, MAS's launch of a new Future of Finance Institute, and the FSB's draft AI sound practices for financial institutions. Regulators al

Welcome to the June 2026 edition of our global AI update. This month, the focus wasn't just on new AI capabilities, it was on the infrastructure, products, and policies shaping how AI will be used at scale. From Google's push into AI-powered search and agents to Microsoft's enterprise tools, companies are embedding AI more deeply into everyday workflows and devices. At the same time, governments in the US and Europe continued refining the rules around AI, signaling a growing

Welcome to the May 2026 Ed. of our Regulatory Newsletter. Regulators worldwide remained focused on managing emerging technology risks and safeguarding stability amid ongoing global uncertainties. Key themes include harnessing artificial intelligence for fraud detection, strengthening supervisory cooperation, and maintaining robust macroprudential settings. Notable developments this month range from Singapore’s industry-wide AI fraud pilot to Australia’s prudential reforms an

Welcome to the May 2026 Ed. of our global AI update. This month, AI clearly moved beyond just new model launches. While GPT-5.5 and other major updates grabbed attention, the bigger story was how companies and governments are now building AI into their everyday systems, work, and decision-making. From cybersecurity and cloud platforms to business operations and software, May showed that AI is becoming a real part of how things run. It’s not just about what AI can do anymore,

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of our Regulatory Newsletter. This month’s global updates reflect continued momentum on technology and governance reforms, as well as measures to bolster financial stability and international coordination. Highlights include the European Banking Authority’s major proposals to simplify banks’ reporting, the UK’s Bank of England updating its bank failure (“resolution”) guides (with new cross-border bail-in tools), and a U.S. FinCEN proposal to

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of our global AI update. This month, the AI landscape didn’t just evolve, it scaled at an unprecedented pace. From record-breaking funding rounds to deeper enterprise integrations and national-level infrastructure bets, the focus is clearly shifting toward building long-term AI ecosystems. What stands out is how quickly AI is becoming foundational, not just a tool, but core infrastructure for business, creativity, and even public policy. Big

Welcome to the March 2026 edition of our Regulatory Newsletter. This month had quite a few important announcements as regulators worldwide continued to strengthen financial stability and push forward on technology governance. The US came out with the Basel III end-game consultation, the PRA in the UK proposed major reforms to banks’ liquidity stress testing and the BoE eased resolution reporting burdens for smaller banks. Across Asia, Hong Kong regulators expanded a cross-se

W elcome to the March 2026 edition of our global AI update. The period from late February into mid-March saw AI moving from theory into practice. New model releases grabbed headlines (see OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 below), but the bigger story was how AI is being embedded into real-world systems and infrastructure. Tech leaders announced large-scale compute projects, cloud partnerships and enterprise rollouts, while regulators clarified rules for transparency and sovereignty. In shor

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of our Regulatory Newsletter. This month regulators globally continued to focus on the safe and responsible integration of technology and on strengthening financial stability frameworks. Key developments include the UAE’s central bank issuing detailed AI guidance to protect consumers, and the Bank of England summarizing industry feedback on AI adoption. In the UK, the Prudential Regulation Authority consulted on reforms to securitization

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of our global AI update. This month feels different. The headlines are still about bigger models and new releases, but the real story is what’s happening behind the scenes. Companies are building serious infrastructure. Enterprises are putting AI directly into planning, marketing, data, and customer systems. Governments are moving from discussions to clear rules. It’s less about experimentation now and more about execution. AI is slowly be

Welcome to the January 2026 edition of our Regulatory Newsletter. The year has opened with regulators moving quickly on familiar pressure points, particularly financial crime, operational resilience, and technology governance. This month’s updates include the UK Prudential Regulation Authority setting out its 2026 supervisory priorities for international banks, alongside U.S. action to strengthen AML tools to prevent large-scale fraud in public benefit programs and the FCA’s

W elcome to the January 2026 edition of our global AI update. The year has started with a noticeable shift in how AI is showing up in the real world. Model improvements continue, but the bigger story this month is deployment. Google is expanding Gemini deeper into search, browsing, audio, and video. Anthropic is taking Claude into healthcare and life sciences, signaling that regulated environments are no longer treated as exceptions. Across enterprises, AI is being embedded d

Welcome to the December 2025 edition of our regulatory newsletter, as authorities worldwide continued to recalibrate oversight frameworks amid rapid technological change and evolving financial risks. This month saw governments move decisively to coordinate artificial intelligence policy at the national level, most notably through a U.S. Executive Order establishing a unified federal AI framework and addressing fragmentation across state rules. At the same time, regulators adv

W elcome to the latest edition of our global AI update. This month’s news spans late November through mid-December 2025, and it’s been a whirlwind. The frontier of AI continues advancing: Google launched Gemini 3 (Nov 2025), its most powerful multimodal model with deep reasoning, while Anthropic and OpenAI rolled out major updates (Claude Opus 4.5 and GPT-5.1/5.2). At the same time, governments are moving fast on policy. The European Commission proposed an omnibus digital p

Welcome to the November 2025 edition of our regulatory newsletter, featuring landmark reforms in financial supervision and prudential policy worldwide. This month, regulators worldwide continued to sharpen rules on digital innovation, AI risk, and financial stability. This month’s highlights: The Bank of England (BoE) kicked off a consultation on sterling stablecoin oversight, while Singapore’s MAS set out draft AI governance standards. The U.S. Federal Reserve unveiled new