Tag: EU

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...

JPMorgan (JPM.N) is set to broaden its horizons by introducing its online bank, Chase, to Germany and other countries within the European Union.

As the clock ticks down to the adoption of the revised EMIR reporting standards in the EU (April 29, 2024) and the UK (September 30, 2024), understanding and complying with these expanded obligations is crucial.

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 EC today introduced two proposals aimed at enhancing the use of both physical and digital forms of the euro across the euro area.

The world of digital currencies and assets has seen an explosive growth, prompting both opportunities and challenges for regulatory authorities. Eventus, a multi-asset class trade surveillance, market risk and transaction monitoring solutions provider, recently explained what firms need to know about MiCA.

In a recent post by Fenergo, the company outlined how a recent report by the EBA is changing payments in the European Union. 

The narrative around portfolio companies and investor interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has predominantly been focused on greenhouse emissions over the past decade. Strategies on emissions reduction and decarbonisation were the primary concern. However, the recent trend indicates a sharp rise in the importance of biodiversity preservation and ecosystem restoration.

With more attention on ESG oversight and maximising shareholder value, corporate firms in Europe are finding themselves in the spotlight.  

 The implementation date of CSRD is quickly approaching, but how can firms approach the double materiality assessment processes? Position Green recently hosted a webinar to help firms prepare.