News•Feb 20, 2026
Govt Weighs New Cyber Framework as Airtel Unveils AI Threat Research Centre
India’s IT ministry announced plans for a new cybersecurity legal framework to address AI‑driven threats, signaling a shift toward proactive defence. At the same time, Bharti Airtel and Zscaler unveiled the AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre, which will tap Airtel’s extensive network and Zscaler’s cloud security data to monitor and neutralise attacks. The centre will prioritize AI‑based defences, talent development, and collaboration with government agencies. Officials highlighted the surge in intrusion attempts, with over 1.2 million incidents targeting Indian entities each month.
By Mint AI
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESMA Sanctions Regis-TR for Serious Breaches of Organisational Obligations
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has imposed a €1.374 million fine on trade repository REGIS‑TR for seven breaches of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR). This marks the first enforcement action involving...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESMA Publishes a Supervisory Briefing on the AAR Representativeness Obligation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a supervisory briefing outlining how counterparties must meet the active‑account requirement (AAR) representativeness obligation. The document details the identification of relevant derivative sub‑categories, reporting procedures, and provides a compliance example. ESMA...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESMA Publishes Statement Supporting the Smooth Implementation of the Listing Act – Simplifying Prospectus Compliance for Issuers
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a statement to facilitate the rollout of the EU Listing Act, offering practical guidance on the revised prospectus framework. It confirms that registration documents approved or filed up to 4 June 2026 remain valid...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESMA Seeks Input to Streamline and Simplify Its Market Abuse Guidelines
ESMA has opened a consultation to amend its Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) guidelines on delayed disclosure of inside information, aligning them with the EU Listing Act. From June 2026 issuers will no longer need to disclose immediately information tied to...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
Tribunal Upholds Bans and Fines for Reckless Adviser and Fund Manager
The Upper Tribunal upheld the FCA's bans on Stephen Joseph Burdett and James Paul Goodchild, senior advisers at Synergy Wealth and Westbury Private Clients, for recklessly exposing pension holders to unsuitable, high‑risk investments. The pair were fined £265,071 and £47,600...
By UK FCA – News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Statement on Notifications Relating to Admissions to Trading and Recent Changes to the UK Listing Rules
On 19 January 2026 the UK’s Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations (POATRs) came into force, requiring issuers to notify a Regulatory Information Service (RIS) within 60 days of any admission to trading. Overlapping provisions in the UK Listing Rules (UKLR) have...
By UK FCA – News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Microsoft Deletes Blog Telling Users to Train AI on Pirated Harry Potter Books
Microsoft removed a November‑2024 blog that urged developers to train generative AI using a Kaggle dataset of all seven Harry Potter books, which was mistakenly labeled public domain. The post, written by senior product manager Pooja Kamath, showcased Azure SQL DB,...
By Ars Technica AI
News•Feb 20, 2026
South Korean Authorities Under Fire over $43B Bithumb Bitcoin Error
South Korean lawmakers have intensified criticism of the Financial Services Commission after Bithumb mistakenly credited users with 620,000 Bitcoin—far exceeding the intended 2,000 Korean won per user—during a Feb. 6 promotion. The error triggered a brief sell‑off and forced Bithumb to...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 20, 2026
Two Petabytes Worth Data of Israeli’s Siphoned, Says Cyber Head
Israel’s National Cyber Directorate disclosed that roughly two petabytes—equivalent to 100 National Library of Israel archives—have been exfiltrated from citizens and institutions over recent years. The breach scale eclipses prior megabyte‑ and terabyte‑level incidents, marking an unprecedented data loss. Concurrently,...
By The Cyber Express
News•Feb 20, 2026
651 Arrested, $4.3 Million Recovered in African Cybercrime Sweep
INTERPOL‑backed Operation Red Card 2.0 concluded on 30 January 2026 after a two‑month sweep across 16 African nations. Law‑enforcement agencies made 651 arrests and seized more than $4.3 million from high‑yield investment, mobile‑money and loan‑fraud schemes. The crackdown disrupted 1,442 IP addresses, domains and...
By Help Net Security
News•Feb 20, 2026
Berkelouw Books, Harry Hartog Operators Sued by Union over Employee Contracts
The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) has sued the operators of Berkelouw Books and the Harry Hartog chain, alleging a 13‑year‑old enterprise agreement that denies basic wage loading and penalty rates. Over 100 employees across four Berkelouw and fourteen...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 20, 2026
Employer Liable for Psych Injury Caused by "Misperceived" Work Events
A NSW Personal Injury Commission member ruled that a security guard’s bipolar disorder, worsened by ongoing workplace stress and perceived personal attacks, qualifies for workers' compensation. The employer’s defense—that the employee’s condition stemmed from prior drug use and a non‑work‑related...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Seventh Circuit Doubts Indiana ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Law Harms Professors
Indiana’s 2022 higher‑education law requires public universities to promote intellectual diversity and expose students to varied ideological perspectives. Four professors from Indiana University and Purdue argue the mandate forces curricular changes that violate their First Amendment free‑speech rights. A lower...
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 19, 2026
Washington Justices Revive Sodium Nitrite Suicide Suit Against Amazon
The Washington Supreme Court revived a wrongful‑death suit against Amazon, allowing families of four young victims who ingested high‑purity sodium nitrite purchased on the platform to pursue claims. The court rejected the lower courts' view that sellers have no duty...
By Courthouse News Service