European Securities and Markets Authority

Fintech / Regtech

ESMA Goes Live With New DLT Pilot Regime

By Editors | 23/03/2023

Firms can apply for permission to operate DLT-based market infrastructures and receive exemptions from the MiFIR, MiFID II and CSDR.

Securities / Derivatives

No Active Negotiations to Resolve India CCP Issue: ESMA

By Editors | 23/03/2023

EU banks will face a 1,250% risk weight on exposures to Indian CCPs after April. French and German regulators have given their banks 18 extra months to terminate Indian CCP memberships.

Market Infrastructure

Japan, EU Establish Cooperation Framework on Insurance Supervision

By Editors | 14/02/2023

The cooperation framework promotes mutual understanding, exchange of information and technical assistance between the FSA and EIOPA.

ESG / Sustainability

European Regulators Slammed for Approach to Greenwashing Probe

By ESG Investor | 31/01/2023

A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Under Pressure on ESG Fund Labelling Rules

By ESG Investor | 27/01/2023

European financial regulator faces up to criticisms of its plans for ESG label rules, with concerns focusing on the EU’s SFDR.

Market Infrastructure

ESMA, FCA Agree MoU to Support Benchmark Recognition

By Editors | 26/01/2023

The MoU establishes cooperation arrangements and enables ESMA to start recognising benchmarks administrators from the UK.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Faces Industry Opposition on Proposed Commission Ban

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2023

Financial industry associations say a ban on commissions paid to financial advisers for selling financial products would harm consumers.

Market Infrastructure

ESMA Adds TAIFEX to List of Recognised Third Country CCPs

By Editors | 18/01/2023

The recognition allows European financial institutions to apply the minimum risk weight of 2 percent for exposures to TAIFEX derivatives.

EU Regulators to Scrutinise Financial Product Marketing

By Editors | 17/01/2023

A review will be undertaken this year to assess whether marketing and advertising comply with MiFID II disclosure rules.