International Regulatory Updates
OCTOBER 03, 2014
Who should read this paper
This consultation paper should be read by investment firms (as defined in Article 4(1) (1) of MiFID), competent authorities, trade bodies, non-financial counterparties and consumer groups. Responding to this consultation paperESMA invites comments on all matters set out ...
OCTOBER 03, 2014
ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex I. Comments are most helpful if they:
respond to the question stated;
indicate the specific question to which they relate;
contain a clear rationale; and
describe any alte ...
OCTOBER 03, 2014
Who should read this paper
This consultation paper is addressed to social entrepreneurs, impact investors, EuSEF and EuVECA managers, impact fund managers, business angels, venture capitalists and other relevant stakeholders and their associations in the area of social entrepreneurship and ventur ...
OCTOBER 03, 2014
Who should read this paper
All interested stakeholders are invited to respond to this consultation paper. In particular, responses are sought from financial and non-financial counterparties of OTC derivatives transactions which will be subject to the clearing obligation, as well as central counte ...
OCTOBER 03, 2014
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has developed draft Implementing Technical Standards specifying main indices and recognised exchanges as required under Paragraph 8 of Article 197 of Regulation (EU) 575/2013 (Capital Requirements Regulation).
These have now been submitted to t ...
OCTOBER 03, 2014
Who should read this paper
This document will be of interest to depositaries (including their delegates) of UCITS funds and their trade associations, asset management companies managing UCITS funds and their trade associations, as well as institutional and retail investors investing into such f ...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Inside this issue:
Corporate Governance Manual for Directors of Investment Companies and Collective Investment Schemes
Ms Danièle Nouy, Chair of the Supervisory Board, visits MFSA
Innovation through regulation
Malta set to establish itself as leading financial services jurisdiction
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published today its biannual report on risks and vulnerabilities in the European Union's (EU) financial system. The report identifies a number of risks to financial stability in the EU, including prolonged weak economic growth in an ...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
The MFSA has published an updated Corporate Governance Manual for Directors of Investment Companies and Collective Investment Schemes. This revised Manual is updated with the requirements of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU). The objective of this Manual is to increas ...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
