Long IT sub-contracting chains can make it hard for financial institutions to understand the vulnerabilities in their IT estate and the location of key functions (where these may be located in entities who do not have a...more
Collections function: PRA Dear Chief Risk Officer letter - The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a letter to Chief Risk Officers (CROs) of non-systemic UK deposit takers, from Melanie Beaman, PRA...more
29 January - The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) (that is, the EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) published two consultation papers on the mapping of external credit assessment institutions' (“ECAIs”)...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Final Report (the Final Report) containing draft regulatory and implementing technical standards (RTS and ITS) on the provision of investment services and...more
COVID-19: FCA FS20/7 and final guidance on assessing value of insurance products - Following consultation, on 3 June 2020, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a feedback statement, FS20/7, and final guidance...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched a consultation on proposed draft Technical Standards on the provision of investment services and activities in the EU by third-country firms under the Markets in...more
On January 3, 2017, the EBA published a letter (dated December 23, 2016) that was sent to the Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (“FISMA“), by Andrea Enria, EBA Chairman,...more
SEC Adopts Rules for Enhanced Regulatory Framework for Securities Clearing Agencies - On September 28, 2016 the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") voted to adopt new rules to establish "enhanced standards for the...more
Financial Industry Developments - Rejecting "True Lender" Arguments, California District Court Dismisses Claims Against Student Loan Servicers - This past Thursday, September 22, a federal district court in the...more