Podcast: ESMA Report: Undue Pressure on Companies
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the European Parliament’s ECON Committee adopting draft reports on the European Commission’s PSR and PSD3 legislative proposals; ESMA consulting on 'reverse...more
This latest edition of the regulatory initiatives paper sets out at a high level the core regulatory issues that are likely to impact private fund managers in the coming months, including an overview of the key actions needed...more
Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding German and European regulatory law in English language. ...more
The European Commission has published a proposed Regulation on digital operational resilience within the financial services sector in the EU. This will replace and harmonise existing guidance in relation to ICT and security...more
BREXIT - On 7 February, ordinance no. 2019-75 relating to the preparatory measures in connection with the United-Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union in respect of financial services (the Ordinance) was published. ...more
On Jan. 9, 2019, both the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on crypto-assets....more
On 9 January 2019, the European Banking Authority (EBA)1 and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)2 published two reports with their advice on cryptoassets for the European Commission (EC) (and in ESMA's case,...more
U.S. and International Governments Address Smart Ports, Smart Cities, and Cryptocurrencies - According to reports, in an Oct. 3 meeting, representatives of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) claimed that the agency is...more
U.S. Financial Industry Developments - FINRA Requests Comment on Financial Technology Innovation in the Broker-Dealer Industry - On July 30, 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") published a...more
BREXIT - Please see the Insurance section for an update on the HoC Treasury Committee’s response to the PRA's constructive approach to issues identified by Solvency II inquiry. Please see the Other Developments...more
US CFTC and UK FCA Sign Arrangement to Collaborate on FinTech Innovation - On February 19, The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") and the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") signed an arrangement that...more
Three European regulators have warned investors about the risks associated with dealing with virtual currencies, saying they are unsuitable “for most purposes, including investment and retirement planning”....more
SEC Division of Investment Management Letter on Cryptocurrency Related Investment Products; Joint Statement by SEC and CFTC Enforcement Directors Regarding Virtual Currency Enforcement Actions - On January 18, 2018, in a...more
CFTC Approves Amendments to Rules on Intermediary Registration and Review of Adverse Actions - On January 9, 2018, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") approved final rules that update Parts 3 and 9...more
Chairman Giancarlo Statement on Virtual Currencies - On January 4, 2018, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman, J. Christopher Giancarlo, issued a statement on virtual currencies. "The CFTC's Market Risk...more
CFTC Issues Proposed Interpretation on Virtual Currency "Actual Delivery" in Retail Transactions - On December 15, 2017, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") announced a Proposed Interpretation concerning its...more
A compact summary of the most recent regulatory developments relevant to the UK asset management industry. This issue includes details on the amendments to the European Venture Capital and Social Entrepreneurship Fund...more