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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 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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Reform of the EU Securitisation Framework—Part 1: STS Label Extended to Unfunded Credit Protection

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In January 2019, the EU introduced its current regulatory framework for securitisations, seeking to improve transparency, robustness, and market confidence following the global financial crisis. Market participants have...more

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Europe Proposes Relaxations for Liquidity Buffers Including Securitisation Positions

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The European Commission has published a draft Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 on the eligibility conditions for securitisations in the liquidity buffer of credit institutions (the “Draft”)....more

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Delegated regulation amending RTS on supervisory delta of call and commodity risk options published in the OJ

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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/855 amending regulatory technical standards (RTS) laid down in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/931 as regards the specification of the formula for calculating the supervisory delta of...more

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ECON draft report on safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties

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The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has published a draft report on safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties. The draft report emphasises the...more

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AIFMD II: Timeline to implementation - One year on

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On 15 April 2024, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive II (AIFMD II) as regards delegation arrangements, liquidity risk management, supervisory reporting, the provision of depositary and custody services and...more

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Revitalising the EU Securitisation Market: Recommendations for a Revised Regulatory Framework

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The European Union's securitisation market has struggled to reach its full potential despite the introduction of the Securitisation Regulation (SECR) in 2019. While the market has shown modest growth in recent years,...more

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Navigating NATO Procurement: Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Companies in Finland & Sweden

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As NATO’s strategic priorities evolve, the accession of Finland and Sweden marks a significant shift in the alliance’s defense landscape. With these Nordic nations integrating into NATO’s security framework, their defense...more

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International Association of Insurance Supervisors Consults on Structural Shifts in the Life Insurance Sector

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Key Points - - The IAIS has issued a detailed analysis of the structural shifts in the life insurance sector related to the increasing allocation to alternative assets and prevalence of asset-intensive reinsurance...more

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Capital Call Securitisation, March 2025 - Subscription Finance Facilities – the Allure to Securitise: A European Perspective

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Securitisation of subscription finance facilities is en vogue in fund finance. We have written previously on this topic, offering a primer on capital call securitisations and a Q&A regarding a first publicly rated cash...more

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MiCAR under the microscope - Part 7: Prudential and capital requirements for issuers of ARTs and CASPs

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In this edition of our "MiCAR under the microscope" series, we examine the prudential requirements, with a specific focus on the capital requirements that are applicable to issuers of ARTs and EMTS and CASPs under Regulation...more

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Following the Basel Brick road: Significant risk transfers in 2025

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The global financial crisis exposed critical vulnerabilities in the banking sector, prompting swift action from the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (the "Basel Committee"). In November 2010, they unveiled the original...more

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EU amending technical standards published for specifying the data collection for the 2025 benchmarking exercise

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The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/379 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The EU Capital Requirements Directive requires competent authorities to conduct an annual assessment of...more

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The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 1: The IAIS and the ICS

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Established in 1994, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is a voluntary membership organisation comprising insurance regulatory authorities, central banks, ministries of finance, and other...more

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Depositaries and capital management companies: Responsibilities in the Crypto Era

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On 25 February 2025, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – BaFin) published a consultation paper outlining a circular that addresses the responsibilities of...more

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European Commission call for evidence on amending net stable funding ratio treatment of securities financing transactions under...

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The European Commission (EC) has published a call for evidence on targeted amendments to the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) to adjust the prudential treatment of securities financing transactions (SFTs) under the net...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consultations on draft RTS relating to CCP authorisations, extensions and validations...

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published two consultation papers on central counterparty (CCP) authorisations, extensions and validations under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation 3 (EMIR...more

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European Banking Authority reports on implementation of first phase of banking book heatmap

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on the implementation of the first phase of the short/medium term objectives in their interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) heatmap. In the report, the EBA...more

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Commission Implementing Decision extends temporary equivalence of UK CCPs

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/215 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, extending EU equivalence for U.K. CCPs under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)...more

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Global Foreign Exchange Committee publishes amended FX Global Code of Conduct

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The Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC) has published the updated version of the FX Global Code of Conduct (dated December 2024), which supersedes the previous version (from July 2021). Updates have been made to...more

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International bodies report on effective practices for streamlining variation margin in centrally cleared markets

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The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions published a final report on examples of effective practices for streamlining variation margin in centrally...more

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International bodies issue final report on transparency and responsiveness of initial margin in centrally cleared markets

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The Basel Committee on Banking Standards, Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a final report on transparency and responsiveness of...more

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European Banking Authority consults on draft technical standards on the prudential treatment of crypto-assets exposures

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The European Banking Authority has published a consultation paper on its draft Regulatory Technical Standards on the calculation and aggregation of crypto-exposure values under the Capital Requirements Regulation 3...more

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Regulatory monitoring - December 2024

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1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) International - FSB: Plenary December 2024 - Status: Final - The FSB has set out the outcomes of its Plenary that met on 3 and 4 December. Points of...more

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Listing Act – Part 1: Prospectus Changes

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EU Listing Act package simplifies listing requirements and post-listing obligations. Targeted amendments to the Prospectus Regulation remove disproportionate complexity but preserve investor protection....more

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