Regulatory Shifts and Technological Advances: What’s Next for Global Financial Markets?

The FCA's 2026 Regulatory Priorities

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expects financial firms to be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to utilizing customer data. This year, it has introduced a range of new priorities to support its agenda. Host Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j] is joined by Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] colleague Connor Williamson [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/w/williamson-connor] to unpack what these revised priorities mean for U.K. financial institutions. Together, they examine the FCA’s nine regulatory priority reports, including key topics such as consumer duty, artificial intelligence, fraud and financial crime, operational resilience, and the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Tune in for their insights about what financial institutions should be doing now to meet the FCA's expectations. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Connor Williamson [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/w/williamson-connor] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-williamson-063012b9/] ☑️ Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-barling/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-capital-ratio/id1805166106] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5D52EFQmbKnf90baRn3kDz] | Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99fea52a-5de7-4ac0-9456-503237edfd40/the-capital-ratio] “The Capital Ratio” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

Regulatory Shifts and Technological Advances: What’s Next for Global Financial Markets?

Join host Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j] and Christoper Rich, general counsel of the Financial Market Standards Board, as they delve into the future of global financial markets, exploring how technology, regulation and new asset classes like crypto are reshaping the industry. Discover why the lines between public and private markets are blurring, how global financial hubs are evolving and what the next decade could hold for market participants.  CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Christopher Rich | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-rich-3b796580/] ☑️ Financial Markets Standards Boards [https://fmsb.com/] ☑️ Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-barling/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-capital-ratio/id1805166106] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5D52EFQmbKnf90baRn3kDz] | Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99fea52a-5de7-4ac0-9456-503237edfd40/the-capital-ratio] “The Capital Ratio” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

Entering the US Banking Market

In this episode of "The Capital Ratio," Mark Chorazak [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/c/chorazak-mark], New York-based co-head of Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/]'s Financial Institutions Regulatory Group, and London-based associate Olivia Merrett [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/merrett-olivia-s], unpack key considerations for U.K. and European financial institutions seeking to enter the U.S. market. With host Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j], they outline the important regulatory agencies (the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), pathways for entry and strategies for success. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Mark Chorazak [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/c/chorazak-mark] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-chorazak-4293b6142/] ☑️ Olivia Merrett [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/merrett-olivia-s] | LinkedIn  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-merrett/] ☑️ Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-barling/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-capital-ratio/id1805166106] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5D52EFQmbKnf90baRn3kDz] | Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99fea52a-5de7-4ac0-9456-503237edfd40/the-capital-ratio] “The Capital Ratio” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

Stablecoins: Regulatory Issues for UK and EU Banks To Consider

In the inaugural episode of "The Capital Ratio" podcast, host Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j] introduces the series, which will explore key regulatory topics in banking and finance. Joined by colleagues Eva Legler [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/legler-eva] and Wilf Odgers [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/o/odgers-wilf], Sebastian examines the emerging world of stablecoins, discussing why these digital tokens are gaining traction among financial institutions. The panelists discuss current regulatory frameworks in the U.K. and EU, highlighting capital treatment challenges, liquidity management considerations and client protection obligations. As they explain, despite promising opportunities, institutions must update legacy systems to properly address this relatively new asset class. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Eva Legler [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/legler-eva] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-legler-481675134/] ☑️ Wilf Odgers [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/o/odgers-wilf] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilf-odgers-a687155a/] ☑️ Sebastian Barling [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/barling-sebastian-j] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-barling/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-capital-ratio/id1805166106] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5D52EFQmbKnf90baRn3kDz] | Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99fea52a-5de7-4ac0-9456-503237edfd40/the-capital-ratio] “The Capital Ratio” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

Welcome to The Capital Ratio

From Skadden, “The Capital Ratio” is a podcast that explores the ever-evolving world of financial institution regulation, covering issues relevant to legal and compliance teams, boards of directors, and C-suite professionals in the banking industry. We provide key insights for institutions navigating regulatory frameworks in the U.K., EU and U.S. If you’re enjoying “The Capital Ratio,” be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com. Disclaimer “The Capital Ratio” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.