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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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EBA consults on draft RTS and guidelines for third country branches under CRD IV

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published three consultation papers under Directive 2013/36 (CRD IV), as amended by Directive 2024/169 (CRD VI), relating to the regulatory requirements for third country branches...more

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EBA consults on revision to POG guidelines for ESG retail banking products

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a consultation paper on proposed revisions to its product oversight and governance (POG) guidelines for retail banking products. The EBA considers the update necessary in...more

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EU T+1 Industry Committee publishes roadmap and opens consultation for capital markets

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The EU T+1 Industry Committee (the Industry Committee) held a summit, presenting its high-level roadmap for transitioning to a shorter T+1 securities settlement cycle, targeted for implementation by 11 October 2027...more

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ESMA consults on draft RTS for margin transparency requirements and clearing costs

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published two consultation papers (CP) proposing draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) mandated under the review of European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR...more

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EC launches targeted consultation on barriers to EU capital markets integration

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The European Commission (EC) has published its targeted consultation on the integration of EU capital markets under its savings and investments union (SIU) strategy, accompanied by a press release and updated webpage. The...more

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ESMA consultation on MiCAR guidelines on assessment of knowledge and competence

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper on the guidelines for the criteria on the assessment of knowledge and competence under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The...more

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EU AI Act’s Ban on Prohibited Practices Takes Effect

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The first compliance deadline set out in the European Union (EU)’s Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, or the EU AI Act, took effect on February 2, 2025. ...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consults on the internal control framework for certain market agencies

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on draft guidelines on internal controls for benchmark administrators, credit rating agencies, and market transparency infrastructures (which include...more

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A Transformative Wave: Understanding the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

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A significant wave of economic and regulatory transformation looms over the business sector as the European Union implements the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), marking a fundamental shift in corporate...more

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Critical Information and Communications Technology Service Providers Under DORA

The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act introduces a regulatory oversight framework for information and communications technology service providers that are considered “critical” for financial entities within the EU. ...more

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Zooming in on AI – #12: Spotlight on GPAI Models

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When the AI Act was first proposed by the European Commission in 2021, the concept of “general purpose AI” was nowhere to be found. These rules were introduced during the legislative process to align the AI Act to the...more

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New EU Product Liability Directive Published in Official Journal

The countdown has begun towards the transformed European product liability landscape! The recently adopted European Union Product Liability Directive (PLD) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union today...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Consults on Amendments to Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Research Regime

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on amendments to the research provisions in the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive following changes introduced by the Listing Act....more

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Financial Action Taskforce Publishes Consultation on Changes to AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion Standards

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The Financial Action Taskforce has published a consultation paper on revisions to its anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing standards relating to financial inclusion. The consultation is part of FATF's program...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Survey on Legal Entity Identifiers

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched a survey on legal entity identifiers to gather evidence on how the optionality in the use of legal identifiers would impact market participants were it to be...more

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Bank of England Consults on Fees Regime for Financial Market Infrastructure Supervision 2024/25

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The Bank of England has began consulting on proposals for its supervisory fees for financial market infrastructure firms for 2024/25. The proposals cover: (i) the fee rates to meet the BoE's 2024/25 funding requirement for...more

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European Banking Authority Consults on Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on Structural Foreign Exchange Positions under EU...

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The European Banking Authority launched a consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards on the treatment of structural foreign exchange positions under Article 104c of the EU Capital Requirements Regulation and on...more

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The Challenge Organizations Face to Become DORA Compliant Is Not to Be Underestimated

With the DORA compliance deadline on the horizon at the start of 2025, EU financial entities should be engaging in both internal and external preparations to meet their new regulatory obligations. The EU Digital...more

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Navigating the New Cybersecurity Landscape: Key Implications of the EU’s NIS 2 Directive

The deadline for EU countries to transpose the expanded cybersecurity directive, NIS 2, into national law is 17 October 2024, but the implementation status varies significantly from country to country. Some of the member...more

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UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Technical Group Publishes Draft Recommendations

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The U.K. Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Technical Group has published a draft recommendation report and consultation. The Taskforce was established to examine the case for the securities settlement cycle to be shortened...more

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Ten Things You Need To Know About… BVI Economic Substance

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The British Virgin Islands (the BVI), along with most other major offshore jurisdictions, has introduced “economic substance” requirements for entities carrying on certain specified activities. This economic substance regime...more

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AIFMD II: Timeline to Implementation

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In March, the Council of the European Union published the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD II), aimed at harmonising the rules on delegation, reporting and liquidity management, together with bringing in...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - January 2024 #3

Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

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EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Reporting Deadlines Approaching

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By 31 January 2024, as part of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, importers of cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers and hydrogen must report to the European Commission the embedded carbon emissions relating to...more

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Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report - Asset Management and Investment Funds July - September 2023

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Welcome to the July – September 2023 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds. This report covers key dates and developments during the quarter, such...more

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