Commentary & analysis

FDFR Insights

Short reads on new rules and market developments, and what they mean for your work.

Commentary

Sep 2026

What the Global Shift Toward Stablecoin Regulation Means for Emerging Markets

Rules written in Washington and Brussels will affect how countries far beyond those markets manage money and payments.

Analysis

Sep 2026

Using AI in Credit Decisions: Five Questions to Ask Before Launch

Where did the data come from, can you explain the outcome to a customer, and who signs off when the model gets it wrong?

Commentary

Aug 2026

Digital Lending Rules: What Lenders and Their Advisers Need to Check

Disclosure, pricing and collections are where new rules bite. A checklist for lenders, partners and counsel.

Analysis

Aug 2026

The Regulatory Future of Tokenised Securities

Tokenising an asset may not change what it is in law. What that means for issuers, custodians and their lawyers.

Working paper

Jul 2026

What Can South Asian Markets Learn From Digital Payment Systems Elsewhere?

Lessons from Brazil's Pix, India's UPI and Kenya's M-Pesa for the next generation of payment infrastructure.

Commentary

Jul 2026

Governing Agents That Act on Our Behalf

When software trades or pays on a client's behalf, who is liable? Contract, licensing and conduct questions firms face now.