Europe

    Market Infrastructure

    The EU Puts London in the Last Chance Saloon: or Does It?

    By Tony Freeman | 10/02/2022

    Tony Freeman explains why European banks are unlikely to move away from clearing trades through London absent a regulatory mandate.

    AML / KYC

    EU Due Diligence Proposal Expected Before end-February

    By ESG Investor | 10/02/2022

    Investors and companies are urging the European Commission to adopt supply chain scrutiny rules “without further delay”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UK Issues Tax Guidance for DeFi Lending & Staking

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    CryptoUK says the approach would create an “unnecessary burden” for crypto investors and create tax compliance confusion.

    Market Infrastructure

    ESMA Launches New Register for Simple Securitisations

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    The new register provides originators and sponsors an enhanced notification system and assists investors in performing due diligence.

    Capital / Liquidity

    EU Regulators Consider Stricter Rules for Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    EU regulators are reportedly considering rule revisions that could force more foreign banks to operate as subsidiaries rather than branches.

    AML / KYC

    EBA Launches EuReCA, a Central Database for AML/CFT

    By Editors | 01/02/2022

    EuReCA will act as an early warning tool which will help competent authorities to act before ML/TF risks crystallise, the EBA said.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Evolving AI Risks and Regulations in Singapore and the EU

    By Peiying Chua | 31/01/2022

    Peiying Chua explains how financial institutions can ensure their implementation of AI does not run afoul of lawmakers and regulators.

    ESG / Sustainability

    EBA Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Rules for ESG Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making ESG disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June 2024.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Deutsche Börse, GFEX to Cooperate on Carbon Market Development

    By Editors | 19/01/2022

    Deutsche Börsem, including European Energy Exchange, will explore opportunities to cooperate with and Guangzhou Futures Exchange to develop green finance products and services.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ESG Explainer: UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

    By ESG Investor | 17/01/2022

    New framework aims to broaden sustainability reporting and embrace double materiality but faces long path to law.

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