ESMA Sets 2027 Priorities For Stronger, Simpler And More Integrated EU Capital Markets

ESMA’s 2027 Work Programme shifts to delivery: SIU initiatives, T+1 settlement, new supervisory mandates and simplification of EU rules.

Financial Policy Committee Record – September 2026

The Bank of England’s September FPC record flags rising sovereign yields, AI financing and cyber risks, while judging UK banks and borrowers resilient.

Before an AI Agent Touches Your Business, See How It Handles a Bad Week

Firmulate’s AI company experiment tests crisis judgment, trust and follow-through. See the results, then wargame your own business with a read-only pilot.

15 Best Portable Document Scanners for Taxes in 2026

I compared 15 portable document scanners for tax season. See which models handle receipts, W-2s, and 1099s best — and which ones to skip.

Circle CFO To Step Down Following $1.05B IPO

Circle CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen plans to leave in December after five years, including the stablecoin issuer’s $1.05 billion 2025 IPO.

Mining Forum: US Needs Canada To Break China’s Minerals Grip

Former U.S. sanctions official Edward Fishman warned at Mining Forum Americas that antagonizing Canada could make it virtually impossible to cut dependence on Chinese minerals.

DraftKings Is Using AI To Behaviorally Target Chronic Gamblers

The EFF, citing a New York Times report, says DraftKings uses betting records to target losing gamblers with promotions. Model details remain unclear.

Upcoming Changes To The Euribor Panel

ESMA says Cecabank’s departure from the Euribor panel will not put the benchmark’s representativeness at risk.

New York City Gives The Public Bathroom A Tap Card

New York City is installing 17 free modular bathrooms with entry by text, QR code, app or tap card as part of a $4 million, one-year pilot.

5 Best Budgeting Spreadsheets for Beginners in 2026

I compared five beginner budgeting spreadsheet resources, from build-it-yourself guides to ready-made templates, to help you pick the right starting point.