John Crowley

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Deputy Editor, Banking, Risk and Regulation at Financial Times

Deputy editor of Banking, Risk & Regulation @FT. Co-director @headlinesnet admin @freelancesoc trustee @journocharity #QPR devotee

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CUBE acquires Acin to dominate regtech - Banking Risk and Regulation

1 week ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley Dominated by glass-and-steel towers, being able to stand out in the City of London takes something special. For Ben Richmond, it’s the 33rd floor of Tower 42 — now refitted to house what he claims is the world’s fastest-growing AI hub for regulatory intelligence. Just in time for his latest ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight. Invitations to attend exclusive roundtables and events.
Close to Home: To survive a crisis, build community ties

1 week ago | pressdemocrat.com | John Crowley

There’s a consistent and well-documented finding in disaster research: the better you know your neighbors, the better your chances of surviving and recovering from a crisis. Whether it’s a fire, flood, heat wave or earthquake, strong local relationships save lives. This isn’t just anecdotal.
Crypto picks up institutional followers as rules solidify

1 week ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley It would now be “irresponsible” for corporate treasurers and asset managers to ignore digital assets in their portfolios, the head of a leading institutional exchange operator has said. David Mercer, CEO of the LMAX Group, told delegates at the DigiAssets 2025 conference in London that institutional investors could ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
American biotech dominance under threat - The Boston Globe

1 week ago | bostonglobe.com | John Crowley

John F. Crowley is president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Kendalle Burlin O’Connell is CEO and president of MassBio. As nearly 20,000 scientists, executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and policy makers gather in Boston this week for the BIO International Convention, our industry stands at a pivotal moment.
Lords demand overhaul to FCA's 'top-down culture' in damning report

2 weeks ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley The UK’s financial regulators are stifling growth and innovation through excessive compliance burdens, poor co-ordination and a deeply entrenched culture of risk aversion, a House of Lords committee has warned in a blistering report. The Financial Services Regulation Committee concludes that the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
Insurance model pitched to unlock UK open banking

2 weeks ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley Seven years after its launch, open banking in the UK remains a globally influential but domestically underwhelming innovation. Despite creating the blueprint adopted in more than 60 countries, the UK has struggled to scale the model at home and has lost ground to jurisdictions such as India and Brazil. Now ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
How IBM and Santander are thinking about quantum resilience

3 weeks ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley Regulation may be the most effective tool for banks’ security teams to get the C-suite to invest in quantum resilience. IBM’s cloud risk and controls leader calls rules a powerful “ally” and lever to get boardroom backing and resources. However, Santander’s global head of cybersecurity research urges vendors to be ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
How much “SEPA Instant” payments will cost EU banks

3 weeks ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley New research claims that banks in the EU are set to lose millions in interest income when they roll out instant payments later this year. Many are staying a step ahead by turning to AI to help comply with the SEPA Instant Payments Regulation before the October deadline. ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight. Invitations to attend exclusive roundtables and events. Already a subscriber?
Esma chair calls on banks to help untangle MiFID II and more

1 month ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley The leader of Europe’s securities regulator is shaking up the rulebooks for retail investment, green finance, data reporting and more in a frank admission of regulatory creep. It comes as Europe’s supervisors face complaints of excessive compliance burdens amid rising competitive pressure from abroad. The European Securities and ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
What is behind Julius Baer’s AML fine?

1 month ago | bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley

By John Crowley Julius Baer has been ordered to pay more than SFr4mn ($4.77mn) by Switzerland’s financial regulator over anti-money laundering and compliance failings in handling high-risk clients. The enforcement decision, dated November 2024 and obtained by the Financial Times, has not been publicly disclosed. The ruling focused on Julius ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.