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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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Central Bank Fitness and Probity Consultation and Updates – April 2025

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Following the 2024 independent review by Mr Andrea Enria (former Chair of the European Central Bank Supervisory Board) of the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity (F&P) assessment process, the Central Bank has...more

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EPC publishes Guidelines for PSPs joining payment schemes

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The European Payments Council (EPC) has issued Version 7.0 of the Adherence Guide to the EPC Payment Schemes, together with an updated webpage. The updated guide provides guidelines and template application forms for payment...more

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EBA guidelines on reporting templates to assist competent authorities with supervisory duties under MiCAR

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has updated its webpage with the official translations of the guidelines on templates to assist competent authorities in performing their supervisory duties regarding issuers' compliance...more

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PRA and FCA Offer New Guidance on How Changes in Control Will Be Assessed

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On 1 November 2024, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a joint policy statement (PS 18/24) on the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases in control. The...more

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News update: EBA cryptoasset "travel rule" guidelines

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On 4 July 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published new guidelines on information requirements in relation to transfers of funds and certain cryptoasset transfers under Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 (the recast,...more

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European Banking Authority Updates on Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities Instruments

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The European Banking Authority has published an updated report on the monitoring of Additional Tier 1, Tier 2 and total loss absorbing capacity as well as the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities...more

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The Capital Ratio: Roundup of Upcoming UK Regulatory Reforms for Financial Institutions

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UK regulators have recently announced a number of reforms for banks and other financial institutions. - On 23 November 2023, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (together,...more

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Swiss Banks Launch Crypto Offerings; GAO Addresses SEC Crypto Bulletin; UK and Hong Kong Publish Crypto Guidance; DOJ and SEC...

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Swiss Banks Launch Tokenization Pilot, Crypto Custody and Trading Services - A recent press release announced a pilot by “SIX, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and six commercial banks” that seeks “to test, in a live...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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Federal Regulators Clarify Bank CIP Obligations for Prepaid Cardholders

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Banks and credit unions that issue reloadable, general purpose prepaid cards must apply Customer Identification Program (CIP) procedures to those cardholders, according to guidance issued by the federal banking regulators and...more

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The PRA Publishes Guidance on Financial Conglomerate Waivers

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On January 4, the Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) published guidance on the application and supplementary forms that should be submitted by firms requesting a Financial Groups Directive waiver. The Financial Groups...more

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