Tag: ESMA

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is setting a precedent, crafting a well-structured framework for regulating crypto-assets throughout the European Union (EU) which are not yet encased by current financial services legislations. 

Firms facing transaction reporting obligations often find themselves navigating multiple regulatory regimes such as MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd Frank, and ASIC. Despite awareness of their duties, many aren't doing enough to meet the stringent regulatory standards.

The ESMA has published a study showing a fourfold rise in the use of ESG-related terminology in the names of European investment funds.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently unveiled its work programme for 2024.

The European Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) have been at the forefront of the financial regulatory landscape since July 2016. Despite its six-year presence, compliance with MAR regulations remains a consistent priority for regulators across Europe, including the UK. Regulatory enforcement continues to unveil that firms still grapple with adherence to rules governing the management of material nonpublic information (MNPI).

The forthcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) aims to standardise the regulatory landscape for crypto-assets within the European Union (EU). This is particularly significant...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the top regulator and supervisor of the European Union’s (EU) financial markets, has issued its inaugural consultation package under the framework of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. Stakeholders are invited to share their views until 20 September 2023.

The ESMA has outlined expectations for sustainability-related disclosures in both equity and non-equity prospectuses.

The EC has very recently unveiled several measures, including some new regulations for ESG ratings providers.

Eventus recently outlined some of the key things compliance officers need to know around the new MiCA legislation.