Senior officials from the UK and the European Union met in Brussels on 10 November 2026 for the sixth meeting of the Joint EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum, according to a joint statement published on GOV.UK. The dialogue focused on cross-border market stability, regulatory cooperation, and ongoing structural developments in digital finance across both jurisdictions.
Dialogue on Digital Assets and Stablecoins
Co-chaired by representatives from HM Treasury and the European Commission’s DG FISMA, the Forum included participants from the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the European Central Bank, and European Supervisory Authorities. According to the official outcome document on GOV.UK, participants exchanged views on digital innovation, covering stablecoins, cryptoassets, Artificial Intelligence, and broader financial market tokenisation.
Both authorities acknowledged that digital finance presents clear opportunities to strengthen market efficiency and economic competitiveness. At the same time, the meeting highlighted the shared commitment to address potential risks concerning financial stability, market integrity, and investor protection.
Broader Financial Frameworks and Settlement
Beyond digital finance, representatives discussed the macroeconomic outlook, private markets resilience, and transition timelines for accelerated settlement (T+1), targeting implementation by 11 October 2027. Both sides committed to maintaining structured technical exchanges to support regulatory alignment and reduce administrative burdens for cross-border financial entities.
The dialogue underscores ongoing regulatory cooperation and joint monitoring of digital finance. Readers looking to navigate UK market developments can review the UK Crypto Tax Guide 2026/27 for plain-English regulatory guidance.
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