Tag: ESMA

Are you EMIR-ready? Key changes coming in December

As part of the UK’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial market transparency, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have issued...

Zeidler supports funds on ESMA SFDR alignment

As ESMA closes its review for the first half of the year, it has released its Final Report on the 2023–2024 Common Supervisory Action...

Europe unites on AML efforts with new MoU

AMLA and the European Supervisory Authorities have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation and information sharing to combat money laundering across the EU.

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.

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