Tag: ESMA

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...

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.

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