International Regulatory Updates
DECEMBER 03, 2012
Inside this issue:
Financial Markets Act - Designated Financial Instruments Regulations, 2012 (L.N. 380 of 2012)
Remuneration Guidelines/Principles
Consultation Procedure - Proposal for the creation of an Alternative Companies List
Consultation Procedure - Introduction of the proposed ...
NOVEMBER 01, 2012
Inside this issue:
MFSA - EIOPA Seminar “System of Governance”
Payment Services Directive and the Electronic Money Directive
Reforming the structure of the EU Banking Sector
The UCITS Brand and the Asian Dimension
Press Releases issued by the European Supervisory Authorities
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OCTOBER 19, 2012
OCTOBER 09, 2012
Knowledge and ability requirements are generally a combination of academic and professional experience. In many Members States, the requirements for knowledge and ability are more stringent for insurance brokers than insurance agents.
Requirement to update knowledge and ability requirements throu ...
OCTOBER 03, 2012
Q&A Guide - English
Q&A Guide - Maltese ...
OCTOBER 03, 2012
The European Banking Authority discloses today the final report on its EU-wide recapitalisation exercise and the data on all individual banks. Overall, the exercise led to an increase of banks’ capital positions of more than €200bn. 27 banks with an initial shortfall that submitted capital plans ...
OCTOBER 02, 2012
Inside this issue:
MFSA issues Consultation Paper on transposition of AIFMD
ESMA - Q&A on the Key Investor Information Document (KIID) for UCITS
Press Releases issued by the European Supervisory Authorities
Licences & New Company Registrations
MFSA Announcements ...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Consultation Paper on Exemption for market making activities and primary market operations under the Short Selling Regulation, which contains draft Guidelines on market making and the application of exemptions for market making act ...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today a consultation paper on proposed Guidelines on remuneration policies and practices under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID). The Guidelines aim to strengthen investor protection by seeking to improve the imp ...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Key messages
Be aware of the potential risks involved in online investing.
Check if the firm is authorised.
Be wary of promises of high returns.
Be aware of software that automatically generates transactions for you.
Take special care when you’re asked to provide your credit car ...
