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Britain’s Financial Regulators Raise the Bar on Cyber Reporting and Resilience

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Cyber risk has shifted from a technical issue to a systemic one and Britain’s financial regulators are making that reality unmistakably clear. On March 18, 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and Bank of England announced a new, unified cyber and operational resilience framework that strengthens the requirements on how firms must prepare for, respond to, and report service disruptions. The changes reflect an uncomfortable truth for the sector: … [Read more] about Britain’s Financial Regulators Raise the Bar on Cyber Reporting and Resilience

New York AI Disclosure Bill Passes State Legislature

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New York state Assembly Bill A3411B (“the Bill”) passed its third reading in the senate on March 9, 2026, sending it through the legislature and preparing it for delivery to Governor Kathy Hochul. If enacted, the Bill will require owners, licensees, … [Read more] about New York AI Disclosure Bill Passes State Legislature

Cybercrime Trends to Watch: Takeaways from the FBI’s 2025 IC3 Annual Report

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On April 6, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its 2025 IC3 Annual Report, which provides key trends, case data, and other statistics related to the FBI’s ongoing efforts to combat emerging cybersecurity threats. According to … [Read more] about Cybercrime Trends to Watch: Takeaways from the FBI’s 2025 IC3 Annual Report

“Show Your Work, AI”: Congress Pushes for AI Model Transparency

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On March 26, 2026, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced H.R. 8094, titled the “AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2026” (“AI FMTA”). At its core, the AI FMTA would require developers of certain large AI Models, like ChatGPT or Claude, … [Read more] about “Show Your Work, AI”: Congress Pushes for AI Model Transparency

Key AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Takeaways from the NAIC 2026 Spring Meeting

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From March 22–25, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) held its 2026 Spring National Meeting in San Diego, California. During the meeting, the Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology Committee, along with its working groups … [Read more] about Key AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Takeaways from the NAIC 2026 Spring Meeting