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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... more +
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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EC consults on draft Delegated Regulation on fees payable to ESMA following BMR review

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The European Commission has published a proposed draft Delegated Regulation on supervisory fees under the revised EU Benchmarks Regulation...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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European Securities and Markets Authority consults on the draft technical standards on open-ended loan-originating alternative...

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation paper on draft regulatory technical standards on open-ended loan originating Alternative Investment Funds under the revised Alternative Investment...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consults on technical advice on Listing Act implications

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on technical advice required following changes to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation as...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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MiCA and Reverse Solicitation

Non-EU or non-MiCA compliant entities that want to offer or provide crypto-asset services to clients in the EU must be aware of the newly drafted guidelines from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The...more

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EU Consultation on ESG Fund Names and SFDR Q&As

On 18 November, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA“) published a consultation paper containing draft guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms. The deadline for comments on the...more

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ESMA’s Consultation Paper on the MAR Review

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Consultation provides chance for industry to comment on which elements of the regime are working well and where change is needed. Key Points: ..ESMA is seeking industry views on various aspects of MAR and whether they...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – August 2018

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The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for August has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. ...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

France Welcomes Foreign and Alternative Capital Providers with Latest Reform of Finance Sector - Long a cornerstone of the French banking system, the "French banking monopoly" largely prevents non-bank entities from...more

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Policing the Robots — Robo-Advice Under MiFID II

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Do robots give suitable advice? ESMA proposes updates to suitability guidelines to address robo-advice. Given the technological evolution of the advice market, firms offering a robo-advice service are faced with a...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: May

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On 16 March, the European Commission (“Commission”) announced it had launched a new tool in its fight against cartels and other anti-competitive practices. The Commission unveiled a new whistleblowing tool, which would allow...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Seeks Views on Distributed Ledger Technology

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The European Securities and Markets Authority published a discussion paper on how distributed ledger technology (including, for example, "blockchains") applies to the securities markets. ESMA is assessing the risks posed by...more

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European Union: ESMA Blockchain Regulation

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On June 2, 2016, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a discussion paper seeking feedback from Fintech companies and financial institutions on the possible use of blockchain technology in securities...more

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ESMA Consults on Guidelines on Disclosure of Information on Commodity Derivatives Markets or Related Spot Markets under MAR

On March 30, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) opened a public consultation on draft guidelines under the Market Abuse Regulation (“MAR”). ESMA is consulting on its proposed non-exhaustive indicative list...more

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