Tag: ESMA

CBI review exposes weak spots in MiFID compliance

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has raised the stakes for the country's MiFID investment firms, publishing a Thematic Assessment on 18 May 2026...

ESMA targets simpler Taxonomy KPIs in new consultation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the regulator and supervisor of financial markets across the EU, has opened a consultation aimed at streamlining...

DORA CTPPs explained: rules, risks and obligations

If your financial institution depends on cloud infrastructure, data centres, or specialist technology vendors, there is a regulatory development you cannot afford to overlook. According...

The true cost of DORA non-compliance in financial services

DORA has introduced a harmonised regulatory framework across the EU, but when it comes to enforcement, the reality is far from uniform. According to...

EU market integration proposal: what asset managers need to know

Zeidler Group has shed light on the European Commission's Market Integration Legislative proposal, published on 4 December 2025, which takes direct aim at the...

ESMA 2025 report: cross-border fund marketing in focus

ESMA has published its 2025 report on marketing requirements and marketing communications under the EU’s cross-border distribution of funds regime, compiling input submitted by...

ESMA-RBI deal boosts EU access to India clearing

ESMA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at strengthening supervisory cooperation and enabling the exchange...

EU deal tightens retail investment rules to protect consumers

The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement with the Council on a wide-ranging package of measures designed to encourage greater retail participation in...

EU acts to remove barriers to capital markets integration

The European Commission has advanced a sweeping package of reforms aimed at breaking down barriers in the EU financial system and accelerating the development...

Strengthening SDG credibility in sustainable finance

Adopted in 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a universal framework to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote global...

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