Reuters · 10 Jul, 07:00 · Finance briefing

UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability

The UK government intends to introduce new regulations targeting major cloud service providers, including Microsoft and Google, to safeguard financial stability.

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The UK government intends to introduce new regulations targeting major cloud service providers, including Microsoft and Google, to safeguard financial stability. This legislative move aims to mitigate systemic risks associated with the growing reliance on third-party cloud infrastructure within the financial sector. The proposed framework will likely impose stricter operational standards, requiring these technology giants to enhance their resilience and transparency. For professionals, this signals a tightening of the regulatory environment around digital infrastructure, emphasizing the critical intersection of technology governance and financial security in the coming years.

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