Global Investment Banking Enters a New Era of Regulatory Divergence

March 16, 2026

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Authored by: Ted O’Connor

Regulation & Policy

Sell Side

Summary

Global financial regulation is diverging as the US loosens guardrails while Europe and Canada balance competitiveness with prudence. This article explores how shifting US rules on M&A, crypto, private credit, Basel III, and repo clearing are pressuring European and Canadian sell-side institutions to modernize data infrastructure and operating models.

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Ted O’Connor

Ted is a Senior Vice President focused on Business Development at Arcesium. In this role, Ted works with leading financial institutions in the capital markets to optimize data, technology, and operational needs.

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