The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published its first formal guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the provision of retail investment services. The guidance outlines AI’s potential...more
The European Commission (the Commission) has made sustainable finance an express initiative within its overall plans to strengthen capital markets in the European Union. In July 2018, the Commission sought advice from the...more
Following an assessment by the European Commission (the Commission) of how the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) has been working since it entered into force on 16 August 2012 and the phasing in of its various...more
Aware of the risks of regulatory arbitrage developing post-Brexit, a key feature of the Commission’s proposals allows ESAs to monitor the practices of EU27 regulators....more
The European Securities and Markets Authority foresees regulatory and arbitrage risks in Brexit and has issued an opinion as a practical tool to help achieve supervisory convergence among EU regulators—Brexit negotiations...more
FCA proposes enhanced disclosure requirements for derivatives being marketed to retail investors who may not be aware of the risks.
Concerned that more and more retail customers are offering and trading...more
Companies trading on either the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market or AIM should ensure that their systems and procedures reflect changes to their disclosure and other obligations arising from the implementation of the new...more
10/24/2016
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ESMA sees no significant obstacles to extending the AIFMD passport to nine key countries.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published advice to the European Commission, the European Parliament, and...more
7/21/2016
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Bermuda ,
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CIMA ,
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Hong Kong ,
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Japan ,
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Monetary Authority of Singapore ,
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Switzerland ,
UCITS
The new regime shares the same aims as its predecessor—to ensure the integrity of EU financial markets and enhance investor confidence—and keeps pace with market developments such as new trading platforms, new technology, and...more
7/11/2016
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Disgorgement ,
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EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU MAR) ,
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Extraterritoriality Rules ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Markets ,
FSMA ,
Insider Trading ,
Market Manipulation ,
Market Participants ,
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MiFID II ,
UK ,
UK Brexit