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386 Firms, 30 Countries, 8 Million Traders: Inside EU's Investment Passport
2024-07-16T09:31:28.864+02:00
ESMA's report reveals Cyprus hosts 20% of EU cross-border investment firms.
However, when it comes to the number of clients, Germany leads the pack.
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ESMA Seeks Input on Liquidity Management Guidelines for AIFMD and UCITS
2024-07-08T16:40:42.639+02:00
New draft standards by ESMA define characteristics and usage of LMTs for fund managers.
Responses to guidelines are due by 8 October, with final standards expected by April 2025.
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ESMA Releases Second Final Report on MiCA: European Commission to Review
2024-07-04T17:10:50.425+02:00
The draft provides guidelines for sustainability indicators, business continuity, trade transparency, orderbook content, and public disclosures.
The report details requirements for the readability of white papers and record-keeping by CASPs.
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CryptoCurrency
90% of Crypto Trades Handled by Just 10 Exchanges, ESMA Warns
2024-04-11T10:30:38.559+02:00
Binance alone accounts for half of this market domination.
Moreover, EUR plays a marginal role in the digital assets market where USD dominates.
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CryptoCurrency
EU Crypto Regulations Getting Closer: ESMA Publishes Final Report
2024-03-26T11:20:26.550+02:00
The regulator seeks to balance investor protection and innovation in the crypto industry.
ESMA also starts the third public consultation package under MiCA.
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Regulation
Exclusive: CySEC Chair Says "AI Remains Uncharted" in Most of EU's Securities Markets
2024-02-15T12:59:54.183+02:00
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.
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Institutional FX
ESA Upholds Decision to Suspend Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation
2024-02-06T18:07:25.655+02:00
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.
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ESMA Issues Warning on Investment Recommendations: MAR Compliance Crucial
2024-02-06T13:53:26.161+02:00
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.
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Retail FX
Size Still Matters in Investment Product Accessibility
2024-02-05T15:40:00.000+02:00
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.
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CryptoCurrency
ESMA Calls for Opinions on Crypto Regulation Game Changer
2024-01-29T12:17:56.914+02:00
The regulator seeks feedback on reverse solicitation and crypto classification under MiCA.
Interested groups can provide feedback until the end of April 2024.
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CryptoCurrency
ESMA Warns MiCA Regulation Is "No Safe Haven"
2024-01-16T18:57:26.635+02:00
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.
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Retail FX
“Advanced Data, Diversifying Business, and Options Gain Traction”: Experts’ Perspectives
2024-01-03T11:08:28.809+02:00
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.
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Retail FX
Investing in Europe Just Got Cheaper: ESMA Reveals Cost Drops
2023-12-18T13:07:44.393+02:00
EU investment products see a cost decrease, but performance varies by country.
ESMA sees more disparities between member states.
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Retail FX
ESMA Targets CFDs Again: Alarm over Misleading Financial Instruments
2023-12-14T12:54:00.987+02:00
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.
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CryptoCurrency
Why MiCA Won't Protect Your Crypto Investments until December 2024
2023-10-17T13:00:16.533+02:00
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.
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Institutional FX
How ESMA's New Rules Could Tame the Market's Wild Rides
2023-10-12T12:07:02.425+02:00
ESMA issues new guidelines to improve circuit breakers for market stability.
New rules aim to manage volatility after recent market shocks.
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The EU's Financial Watchdog Raises 8 Red Flags in AI and Crypto
2023-08-31T13:14:49.286+02:00
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.
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Retail FX
How Cyprus, Germany, and Sweden Command 75% of EU's Cross-Border Retail Trading
2023-07-21T09:33:54.424+02:00
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.
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Institutional FX
ESMA Lauds National Regulators for Improving Oversight Roles
2023-07-13T13:55:06.975+02:00
The regulators reviewed are from Cyprus, Greece, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia.
The report follows a peer review conducted in 2017.
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Institutional FX
ESMA Unveils Measures to Curb Securities Lending to Retail Investors
2023-07-12T21:33:40.836+02:00
The new rules aim to protect traders in the securities markets.
The guidelines prevent the use of clients' financial instruments without their consent.
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CryptoCurrency
ESMA Seeks Crypto Industry Input on MiCA Regulatory Framework
2023-07-12T11:21:39.621+02:00
ESMA invites stakeholders' comments on rules for crypto-asset service providers.
This consultation aims to understand EU crypto markets better.
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Retail FX
Retail Brokers, CySEC Wants to Pay You a Visit
2023-05-19T10:10:12.531+02:00
The regulator will review the MiFID II compliance around marketing.
The site visits will be done in the second half of 2023.
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ESMA Eyes Copy Trading, Stronger Investor Protection
2023-03-30T12:55:30.763+02:00
Copy and social trading services became popular more than 15 years ago.
They are now offered by one in three FX/CFD brokers.
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Institutional FX
European Regulator Slammed 225 Securities Issuers in 2022
2023-03-29T16:04:15.008+02:00
Issuers' biggest failing relates to accounting for financial instruments, ESMA says.
The regulator examined 640 IFRS-compliant financial statements in 2022.
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Retail FX
ESMA Criticizes Fractional Shares, Says They Mislead Investors
2023-03-28T13:32:15.541+02:00
ESMA warns about fractional shares misrepresentation.
The supervisor urges firms to implement additional measures for investor protection.
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