Laws and Regulations

Fese, Efama lock horns over single ticker tape in EU markets
Sector
February 23, 2023

Fese, Efama lock horns over consolidated tape

With the endorsement of almost all European stock exchanges, the “consolidated tape” recently booked…
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Laws and Regulations
February 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence: Esma fears lack of transparency  

While the smokescreens on the greenwashing battlefield have yet to lift, a new headache file has…
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French supervisor AMF pushes for major SFDR reform
Laws and Regulations
February 20, 2023

French supervisor AMF pushes for major SFDR reform

French financial supervisor AMF is calling for a major reform of the EU’s SFDR rules for sustainable…
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European parliament adopts Eltif upgrade with 70% majority
Laws and Regulations
February 15, 2023

European parliament adopts Eltif upgrade

The European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday (15 February) adopted the eagerly anticipated…
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Kickbacks fight returns as EU retail investor strategy takes shape
Laws and Regulations
February 13, 2023

Kickbacks fight returns as EU retail investment debate looms

Luxembourg’s permissive environment for inducements and an acceptance of non-independent investment…
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EU Parliament will vote on new Eltif regime Tuesday
Laws and Regulations
February 10, 2023

Luxembourg discusses new Eltif tax regime as Strasbourg votes

As the European Parliament, during this month’s plenary session in Strasbourg, debated the proposed…
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Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for financial services. Photo: European Parliament.
Laws and Regulations
February 7, 2023

‘Divisive’ EU retail investor strategy set to ban kickbacks

The European Commission plans to stick to its plan to stop inducements for financial advisors, a…
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Disruptors like ChatGPT pose legal challenges to TMT
Laws and Regulations
February 6, 2023

Disruptors like ChatGPT pose new legal challenges

Communication technology continues its rapid development, but it’s inevitably affected by the world…
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ESMA's headquarters are in Paris. Photo: ESMA.
Asset Managers
January 27, 2023

‘ESG reporting requires clear, consistent EU framework’

The EU’s top financial markets authority on Thursday invited the European Commission to clarify new…
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EU regulation in 2023: AIFMD, Mifid 2, retail investors, and ESG
Laws and Regulations
January 19, 2023

EU regulation in 2023: AIFMD, Mifid 2, retail investors, ESG

When it comes to EU financial regulation it won’t surprise anyone to hear that more is in store for…
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‘Poor financial literacy drives vulnerability risks, exclusion’
Laws and Regulations
January 13, 2023

‘Poor financial literacy drives vulnerability risks, exclusion’

A lack of financial literacy and unfamiliarity with digital technologies are key drivers of…
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IO Top Stories from 2022: Financial Regulation
Laws and Regulations
January 3, 2023

IO Top Stories for 2022: Financial Regulation

Perhaps the most contentious development in Luxembourg’s fund management ecosystem this year was the…
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Asset Managers
December 23, 2022

As Priips KIDs rules kick off, UK seeks digital option

The EU Packaged Retail Investment and Insurance Products (Priips) regulation is set to take effect…
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Responsible investing: SFDR level 2 marks major milestone 
Laws and Regulations
December 22, 2022

ESG investing: SFDR level 2 next milestone in journey

The first of January marks a significant milestone in the European Union’s efforts to promote…
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