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90% of Crypto Trades Handled by Just 10 Exchanges, ESMA Warns
Binance alone accounts for half of this market domination.
Moreover, EUR plays a marginal role in the digital assets market where USD dominates.
Thursday, 11/04/2024 | 08:30 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
EU Crypto Regulations Getting Closer: ESMA Publishes Final Report
The regulator seeks to balance investor protection and innovation in the crypto industry.
ESMA also starts the third public consultation package under MiCA.
Tuesday, 26/03/2024 | 09:20 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Regulation
Exclusive: CySEC Chair Says "AI Remains Uncharted" in Most of EU's Securities Markets
In a special op-ed for Finance Magnates, Dr. George Theocharides identifies trust-building as an essential element for the broad adoption of AI.
As the forefront of AI promotion, banking can help us understand the likely trends that will shape the securities markets industry.
Thursday, 15/02/2024 | 10:59 GMT
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Dr. George Theocharides
Institutional FX
ESA Upholds Decision to Suspend Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation
This step is linked to the EU's classification of UAE as high-risk for AML and CFT.
DCCC had appealed against ESMA's decision for the suspension.
Tuesday, 06/02/2024 | 16:07 GMT
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Jared Kirui
Retail FX
ESMA Issues Warning on Investment Recommendations: MAR Compliance Crucial
MAR mandates the disclosure of names, job titles, and timestamps for recommendation producers.
Social media recommendations must explicitly disclose any interests or conflicts of interest.
Tuesday, 06/02/2024 | 11:53 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
Retail FX
Size Still Matters in Investment Product Accessibility
The average cost of retail investment products is falling across the EU, but there is a disparity in accessibility cost.
Although ETFs are growing in popularity, retail demand for actively managed funds persists.
Monday, 05/02/2024 | 13:40 GMT
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Paul Golden
CryptoCurrency
ESMA Calls for Opinions on Crypto Regulation Game Changer
The regulator seeks feedback on reverse solicitation and crypto classification under MiCA.
Interested groups can provide feedback until the end of April 2024.
Monday, 29/01/2024 | 10:17 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
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CryptoCurrency
ESMA Warns MiCA Regulation Is "No Safe Haven"
MiCA will be implemented at different levels, with deadlines ranging from 12 to 18 months.
ESMA has set a comprehensive plan to address crypto-related risks in digital assets.
Tuesday, 16/01/2024 | 16:57 GMT
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Jared Kirui
Retail FX
“Advanced Data, Diversifying Business, and Options Gain Traction”: Experts’ Perspectives
Panelists of "Retail Trading in the EU” at FMLS highlighted unprecedented regulatory changes in retail trading within the EU.
The discussion noted a shift to advanced data sets, signaling increased respect for professional retail investors.
Wednesday, 03/01/2024 | 09:08 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
Retail FX
Investing in Europe Just Got Cheaper: ESMA Reveals Cost Drops
EU investment products see a cost decrease, but performance varies by country.
ESMA sees more disparities between member states.
Monday, 18/12/2023 | 11:07 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
ESMA Targets CFDs Again: Alarm over Misleading Financial Instruments
According to the regulator, brokers tend to mix CFD and real shares offers.
Moreover, influencers are believed to have too much impact on investment decisions made by retail traders.
Thursday, 14/12/2023 | 10:54 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
Why MiCA Won't Protect Your Crypto Investments until December 2024
ESMA calls on EU Member States to expedite preparations for MiCA.
It warns retail customers that the regulations won’t protect them until December 2024.
Tuesday, 17/10/2023 | 11:00 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
How ESMA's New Rules Could Tame the Market's Wild Rides
ESMA issues new guidelines to improve circuit breakers for market stability.
New rules aim to manage volatility after recent market shocks.
Thursday, 12/10/2023 | 10:07 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
The EU's Financial Watchdog Raises 8 Red Flags in AI and Crypto
The regulator says new technologies carry high risks with pessimistic forecasts.
At the same time, it draws attention to the growing number of cyber crimes.
Thursday, 31/08/2023 | 11:14 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
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Retail FX
How Cyprus, Germany, and Sweden Command 75% of EU's Cross-Border Retail Trading
Cyprus is home to the highest number of investment companies in the EU.
It also leads the pack when it comes to the number of clients by home member state.
Friday, 21/07/2023 | 07:33 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
ESMA Lauds National Regulators for Improving Oversight Roles
The regulators reviewed are from Cyprus, Greece, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia.
The report follows a peer review conducted in 2017.
Thursday, 13/07/2023 | 11:55 GMT
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Jared Kirui
Institutional FX
ESMA Unveils Measures to Curb Securities Lending to Retail Investors
The new rules aim to protect traders in the securities markets.
The guidelines prevent the use of clients' financial instruments without their consent.
Wednesday, 12/07/2023 | 19:33 GMT
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Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency
ESMA Seeks Crypto Industry Input on MiCA Regulatory Framework
ESMA invites stakeholders' comments on rules for crypto-asset service providers.
This consultation aims to understand EU crypto markets better.
Wednesday, 12/07/2023 | 09:21 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
Retail Brokers, CySEC Wants to Pay You a Visit
The regulator will review the MiFID II compliance around marketing.
The site visits will be done in the second half of 2023.
Friday, 19/05/2023 | 08:10 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Retail FX
ESMA Eyes Copy Trading, Stronger Investor Protection
Copy and social trading services became popular more than 15 years ago.
They are now offered by one in three FX/CFD brokers.
Thursday, 30/03/2023 | 10:55 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
European Regulator Slammed 225 Securities Issuers in 2022
Issuers' biggest failing relates to accounting for financial instruments, ESMA says.
The regulator examined 640 IFRS-compliant financial statements in 2022.
Wednesday, 29/03/2023 | 14:04 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
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Retail FX
ESMA Criticizes Fractional Shares, Says They Mislead Investors
ESMA warns about fractional shares misrepresentation.
The supervisor urges firms to implement additional measures for investor protection.
Tuesday, 28/03/2023 | 11:32 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
ESMA Sees High Market Risks and Warns of Further Declines
ESMA just presented its newest TRV Report for 2023.
The institution warns retailers of further possible market declines.
Thursday, 09/02/2023 | 12:32 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
Europe’s Money Market Fund Assets Stood at €1.44tn in 2021, Says ESMA
Low volatility NAV accounted for almost half (46%) of the assets.
Over 90% of money market fund investors are professional investors.
Wednesday, 08/02/2023 | 16:16 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Institutional FX
ESMA Proposes Changes to Money Market Funds Stress Test Scenarios
The events of March 2020 have shown that the current methodology needs fine-tuning.
ESMA waits for industry participants' comments until 28 April 2023.
Tuesday, 31/01/2023 | 10:46 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
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