On 14 February 2025, the EU’s securities and markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), launched a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) with EU Member State National Competent Authorities (NCAs), in...more
IT teams will want to contribute to the debate over the FCA’s proposed changes, which could introduce additional complexities and lead to major IT costs for firms....more
Q: What is DORA? “DORA” stands for the Digital Operational Resilience Act, an EU regulation that creates a new framework for the EU financial sector with regard to information and communications technology (ICT)....more
The EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has now been in force for some six months. This overview note is aimed at US managers who have not yet had to get to grips with the AIFMD but will need to raise...more
On November 6, the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) issued a consultation paper by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) concerning draft...more