Tag: ESMA

How ESG fund names influence EU investments

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently revealed that ESG-related fund names have a measurable influence on investor behaviour. According to its latest research,...

ESMA calls on social media giants to clamp down on unauthorised...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called on major digital platforms to do more to combat the growing threat of unauthorised financial...

New EU rules push investment firms towards greater execution transparency

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has finalised two key regulatory updates that will significantly impact investment firms and asset managers. These changes refine how firms approach order execution and manage research payments under MiFID II.

ESMA consults on draft standards to regulate ESG rating providers across...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has opened a public consultation on proposed rules aimed at regulating ESG rating providers.

ESMA calls for close supervision of highly leveraged funds in Europe

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its latest risk assessment, shining a light on the growing concerns surrounding leveraged alternative investment funds (AIFs) and certain UCITS funds using the absolute Value-at-Risk (VaR) method.

What to know about the AMF updates to ESG naming rules...

At the end of 2024, the AMF Position-Recommendation DOC-2020-03, commonly known as the AMF Doctrine, was amended to bring it in line with the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) guidelines on fund naming.

How ESAP strengthens EU capital markets through enhanced data accessibility

The European Single Access Point (ESAP) is a significant stride towards transforming the EU’s approach to sustainable finance.

Understanding ESMA’s latest ESG guidelines for investment funds

The ESMA has recently updated its question and answer section to provide additional details on the practical application of the Guidelines concerning the use of ESG or sustainability-related terms in investment fund names.

FCA discussion paper unveils proposed updates to transaction reporting regime

On 15th November 2024, the FCA published a discussion paper that has significant implications for transaction reporting in the UK. According to MAP FinTech,...

ESMA sets new standards for naming ESG funds to enhance transparency

The ESMA the regulatory body overseeing the EU's financial markets, has released a series of Q&A's to provide further clarity on the application of...

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