Four eurozone regulators have set up a working group to advise on the establishment of risk-free rates for the euro

ESMA makes two appointments to its management board from France and Sweden

ECB criticised by EU auditor in the way it designates banks as failing and the management of their resolution

Federal Reserve slams brake on Wells Fargo’s growth until it addresses its governance and risk management issues

European Commission sets up The Blockchain Observatory and Forum as part of its drive to increase EU fintech innovation

China ups fight against cryptocurrencies in a bid to protect domestic investors from scams and wild price volatility

Jerome Powell replaces Janet Yellen as chair of the US Federal Reserve

Canada needs to make its regulatory framework more flexible if it is to better support the growth of domestic fintech firms

FINMA imposes limits on bank loan limits to avoid them becoming vulnerable to falling into financial difficulty in the event of a single borrower default

Switzerland nominates OTC derivatives that will be subject to clearing in a move that reflects EU regulations