Muzinich Co. Opens Adgm Office To Strengthen Middle East Presence
Muzinich Co. Opens Adgm Office To Strengthen Middle East Presence
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March 2026
March 2026 Regulatory Updates
All financial regulatory updates published in March 2026.
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Shojin Financial Services Limited enters administration
Shojin Financial Services Limited (Shojin) is a crowdfunding platform authorised and regulated by the FCA. Shojin allowed customers to make investments that were used to fund loans toward property developments. On 23 March 2026, Shojin went into administration. Simon Carvill-Biggs and Ian Corfield of FRP Trading Advisory Limited were appointed as Joint Administrators.The Joint Administrators are responsible for acting in the best interests of the people who are owed money by Shojin, and they ...
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Walnut Planet GmbH: evidence indicates no prospectus published
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has evidence indicating that Walnut Planet GmbH, which has its registered office in Pfäffikon (Schwyz), Switzerland, is offering a capital investment that falls within the definition of “other investments” under section 1 (2) no. 7 of the German Capital Investment Act (Vermögensanlagengesetz - VermAnlG) to the public in Germany. The investment on offer consists of combined lease and service agreements relating to the cultivation of walnuts i...
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Central Bank of Ireland launches commemorative coin honouring playwright Seán O'Casey
Central Bank of Ireland today launched a commemorative coin celebrating the life and work of renowned Irish playwright Seán O'Casey, on what would have been his 146 th birthday. It marks the 100th anniversary of the inaugural performance of his masterpiece The Plough and the Stars at the Abbey Theatre. The silver proof coin will go on sale today (Monday 30 March 2026) at 1pm on www.collectorcoins.ie . Designed by PJ Lynch, there are just 3,000 coins available, and they will retail at €90. Gov...
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FMSB signs Consultation Agreement with Autorité des Marchés Financiers
Markets Europe & international Cooperation FMSB signs Consultation Agreement with Autorité des Marchés Financiers
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The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) have signed a Consultation Agreement to enhance collaboration on developing guidance for wholesale Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) markets, allowing AMF to provide expertise on FMSB drafts. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals regulatory endorsement of FMSB's non-binding standards, potentially elevating their influence on market conduct expectations in France and Europe, particularly as Paris grows as a trading hub. https://www.amf-france.org/en/news-publications/news/fmsb-signs-consultation-agreement-autorite-des-marches-financiers
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Regulators launch joint taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims
A new taskforce will tackle poor handling of motor finance claims by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms, after the FCA, Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) agreed to join up their efforts. The announcement comes as the FCA prepares to set out its final compensation scheme for motor finance customers.The regulators will step up efforts to share intelligence and continue to take co-ordinated ...
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ECB streamlines how it supervises banks’ internal models
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Uncertificated securities market regime – targeted for launch in November 2026
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Former Venture Egg, Reilly Financial and Interprac adviser Nicholas Hogan banned for four years
Former Venture Egg, Reilly Financial and Interprac adviser Nicholas Hogan banned for four years
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Delivering on the Insurer’s Promise - Keynote speech by Mr Marcus Lim, Assistant Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA) Annual Luncheon on 30 March 2026
At the Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA) Annual Luncheon on 30 March 2026, Mr Marcus Lim, Assistant Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, delivered a keynote speech highlighting three key roles played by insurers.
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SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services
SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services
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SEC Approves Amendment to NMS Plan to Further Reduce the Costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail
The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved an amendment to the National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) and provided exemptive relief from certain requirements of Rule 17a-1 under the Securities Exchange Act…
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Councils,The third meeting of the Expert Panel on the Revision of the Corporate Governance Code (2025-2026)
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ECB sanctions BofA Securities Europe SA for breaching reporting requirements
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The ECB imposed a €6.2 million penalty on BofA Securities Europe SA for intentionally breaching market risk reporting requirements between 2022 and 2024. The bank systematically underreported risk-weighted assets by including unauthorized sovereign bond option positions in its internal models, resulting in inflated capital ratios and misrepresented financial strength—a "severe" breach that signals the ECB's heightened enforcement focus on reporting accuracy and internal control governance.
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Investment trust votes, conflicts of interest, and our role
On 3 March 2026, we said we’d bring forward our planned review of the UK Listing Rules for Investment entities, including how they apply to board independence and related party provisions.Since then, there has been substantial debate over our role in relation to investment trusts, including calls for us to ‘get to grips’ with voting rules ‘that allow a minority shareholder to repeatedly attack an investment trust’.Much of this debate suggests there are misunderstandings about how investment t...
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This FCA blog post announces an accelerated review of UK Listing Rules for investment entities, focusing on board independence, related party provisions, conflicts of interest, and shareholder rights amid debates over activist minority shareholders targeting investment trusts. It matters because it clarifies the FCA's limited role (rules apply to issuers, not shareholders), reinforces Companies Act protections, and signals upcoming proposals to ensure rules fit novel scenarios like concentrated ownership, potentially impacting governance and listing compliance for investment trusts.[FCA blog]
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida
Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Liste der sanktionierten natürlichen Personen, Unternehmen und Organisationen der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08), publiziert.
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Postponement of the rollout for Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting
Postponement of the rollout for Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting 27 March 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is postponing the rollout of the new solution for Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting, originally scheduled for 1 April 2026. The decision follows the identification of issues during the final testing phase, which require further corrective actions to ensure system stability ...
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ESAs spring risk update highlights geopolitical pressures and rising private finance risks
ESAs spring risk update highlights geopolitical pressures and rising private finance risks 27 March 2026 Joint Committee Risk monitoring The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their spring 2026 Joint Committee update on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The update focuses on the challenges arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions and developments in private finance. Geopolitical tensions continue to pose significant risks Th...
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Central Bank Appointments
The Central Bank Commission has appointed Elizabeth Mahon as Secretary of the Central Bank, effective 30 March. Elizabeth has also been appointed to the role of Head of Governance in the Central Bank. Elizabeth has more than 20 years' experience in financial services, principally in the banking sector, where her career has focused on strategy and implementation, management consulting, organisational change, and stakeholder management. Since 2022 she has worked at the Central Bank as Head of S...
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The AMF clarifies its doctrine on several aspects relating to asset management companies
Asset management Regulatory developments The AMF clarifies its doctrine on several aspects relating to asset management companies
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FCA fines Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited for market abuse surveillance failures
The FCA has fined Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited (DMBL) £338,000 for failing to put in place effective systems and controls to detect and report suspicious trading in its contracts for difference (CFD) business. CFDs are sophisticated financial products that are used to speculate on various assets going up or down in value. Given their high-risk nature, firms must have strong and reliable surveillance arrangements to prevent insider dealing and market manipulation.In June 2024, DMBL introduce...
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My FCA marks first year with a single, streamlined sign in for all firms
As part of ongoing improvements to My FCA, and following the successful removal of RegData sign in at the end of last year, we have now removed direct access to Connect and the Online Invoicing System. Firms do not need to take any action. All existing RegData, Connect and Online Invoicing links and bookmarked pages will now automatically redirect to My FCA, where you can access all systems from a single homepage without signing in again. This makes managing your regulatory tasks quicker and ...
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Governor Gabriel Makhlouf Calls for Genuine Single Market to Mobilise Europe’s Savings
Governor Gabriel Makhlouf of the Central Bank of Ireland today emphasised the critical need to strengthen Europe’s Single Market as the foundation for mobilising the continent’s substantial savings in an increasingly fragmented global environment.
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Bridge to the Future: Mobilising Europe's Savings in a Fragmenting World - Speech by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf at Eurofi
In his remarks, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf emphasised that Europe must mobilise its substantial savings by strengthening economic growth, completing the Single Market, and building more integrated capital markets, as capital currently flows abroad due to perceived higher returns elsewhere. He argued that central banks must anchor price stability and financial stability as preconditions for effective capital allocation, and that by addressing these fundamentals, European savings will naturally ...
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Naperte Designated Activity Company (CLONE) - Central Bank of Ireland issues warning about unauthorised firm
Naperte Designated Activity Company (CLONE) - Central Bank of Ireland issues warning about unauthorised firm
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TD ICAV (CLONES) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
TD ICAV (CLONES) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Castleforbes Wealth (CLONE)– Central Bank of Ireland issues warning about unauthorised firm
Castleforbes Wealth (CLONE)– Central Bank of Ireland issues warning about unauthorised firm
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The stock market attracted a record number of retail investors in 2025
Long term investment Shares ETF Retail investors Journalists The stock market attracted a record number of retail investors in 2025
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BaFin warns consumers about the websites renvio(.)icu and renvio(.)pro
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites renvio(.)icu and renvio(.)pro. BaFin has information that these websites are being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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Update to Discount Window Facility pricing – Market Notice 27 March 2026
The Bank is today announcing a simplification and reduction in the Discount Window Facility (DWF) pricing, as part of its previously announced review of the DWF.
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ASIC applies to wind up 12 companies associated with NSW accountant and former solicitor Christopher Malcolm Edwards
ASIC applies to wind up 12 companies associated with NSW accountant and former solicitor Christopher Malcolm Edwards
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Binance Australia Derivatives ordered to pay $10 million penalty for onboarding failures causing millions in client trading losses
Binance Australia Derivatives ordered to pay $10 million penalty for onboarding failures causing millions in client trading losses
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Barclays PLC: BaFin imposes administrative fine
On 10 March 2026, BaFin imposed an administrative fine amounting to €1,650,000 on Barclays PLC. The reason for this fine was a breach of supervisory duties in connection with contraventions of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG). Between June 2022 and March 2023, Barclays PLC failed in 26 cases to submit voting rights notifications regarding a single issuer within the prescribed period.
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BaFin imposed a €1.65 million administrative fine on Barclays PLC on March 10, 2026, for failing to submit 26 voting rights notifications within the required four-trading-day deadline between June 2022 and March 2023. This enforcement action demonstrates BaFin's commitment to enforcing transparency requirements under the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) and highlights the critical importance of robust internal controls for voting rights notification compliance.
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New speech by Kelvin Wong: Remarks at the Spring Dinner of the Institute of Securities Dealers
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Singapore Sets out Key Focus Areas to Develop Singapore as a Gold Trading Centre
MAS and the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) set out key focus areas to strengthen Singapore’s position as a trusted gold trading centre serving the Asia-Pacific region. This will meet the growing interest among investors to vault and trade gold in Singapore. The key focus areas were developed by a Gold Market Development Working Group that MAS and SBMA established in January 2026, building on detailed discussions and studies with industry participants in 2025.
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Stopping for gas − speech by Alan Taylor
Given at the Exante Data 10 Year Anniversary Conference, New York
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SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Services
SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Services
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SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services
SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services
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International,Hosting Overseas Regulatory Officials at the Global Financial Partnership Center (28th Program: 12 Banking Regulatory Authorities)
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Circular CSSF-CPDI 26/50
Survey on the amount of covered deposits held on 31 March 2026
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Circular CSSF-CPDI 26/50 mandates a recurring annual survey on the amount of **covered deposits** held as of **31 March 2026** by specified Luxembourg credit institutions, to support the Fonds de garantie des dépôts Luxembourg (FGDL) in meeting Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) requirements under the 2015 Law and DGSD. This matters for compliance as it ensures institutions contribute accurately to the FGDL's buffer (targeting 2% of covered deposits by 2026), with data also feeding into Single Resolution Board (SRB) calculations for resolution funding.
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Crypto-assets: The AMF applies ESMA guidelines on the knowledge and competence of staff of crypto-asset service providers under MiCA
Crypto-assets MiCA Crypto-assets: The AMF applies ESMA guidelines on the knowledge and competence of staff of crypto-asset service providers under MiCA
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FCA responds to Complaint Commissioner’s report on the British Steel Pension Scheme
We sympathise with former members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) who lost money after they were given unsuitable advice from people they trusted. Complaints are a valuable source of feedback which help us improve and learn. There have also been 4 independent reports into the BSPS since 2018, which have helped us learn lessons. We have accepted several of their recommendations and implemented improvements, including those below.We now have much closer collaboration between the FCA,...
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The FCA's response to the Complaint Commissioner's report on the British Steel Pension Scheme addresses systemic failures in pension transfer advice that affected approximately 7,700 members, with 47% receiving unsuitable advice. This statement demonstrates the FCA's acknowledgment of regulatory shortcomings and outlines remedial measures implemented to prevent similar harm, including enhanced inter-agency collaboration, stricter product governance rules, and a £106 million redress scheme now benefiting 1,870 affected members.
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Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited enters liquidation
On 25 March 2026, following a petition filed by the FCA, the High Court ordered that Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited (EFG) be wound up. EFG is a corporate finance firm. EFG was also a principal for a number of appointed representatives between 2015 and 2020, including Amyma Ltd and Osborne Baldwin Ltd, which traded as Hunter Jones.An appointed representative carries on regulated activity under the responsibility of an authorised firm, known as 'the principal'. Find more information on ...
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West Invest Bank - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
West Invest Bank - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Walsh Trust Bank - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Walsh Trust Bank - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Take control of your finances, one step at a time
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FCA sets out next phase of smarter, more effective regulation
We have set out plans for using AI to speed up authorisations, testing new tools to identify key risks earlier, with our people remaining at the heart of decision-making. The new authorisation tool is being developed internally and will be integrated into existing FCA systems.It forms part of our annual work programme 2026/27, which lays out how we’re accelerating our ambition to be a smarter, more data-driven regulator.We will also use generative AI to support our efforts to modernise regula...
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Bank of England streamlines reporting and disclosure requirements for bank failure regime
The Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority have finalised a package of changes to firms’ resolution reporting and disclosure requirements which reduces the burden of regulation while maintaining a robust and credible regime that supports growth and competition.
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SS9/17 - Recovery planning
Supervisory Statement 9/17
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**SS9/17 - Recovery Planning** is the PRA's supervisory statement establishing expectations for how UK banks, building societies, and designated investment firms must prepare and maintain recovery plans to ensure financial stability during periods of stress. This guidance supersedes the previous SS18/13 and represents a substantial tightening of recovery planning requirements, making credible, testable, and executable recovery plans a core component of prudential regulation rather than a compliance checkbox.
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PS10/26 – Amendments to Resolution Assessment threshold and Recovery Plans review frequency
Policy statement 10/26
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PS10/26 finalizes PRA proposals to raise the Resolution Assessment threshold from £50 billion to £100 billion in retail deposits and reduce recovery plan review frequency for Small Domestic Deposit Takers (SDDTs) from annually to biennially, enhancing proportionality in resolution and recovery frameworks post-financial crisis. These changes reduce regulatory burden on smaller firms while maintaining safety and soundness, directly supporting PRA objectives of competitiveness and growth. Compliance teams must assess scope changes immediately to align reporting and planning cycles.
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PS11/26 – Disclosure: resolvability resources, capital distribution constraints and the basis for firm Pillar 3 disclosure
Policy statement 11/26
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PS11/26 finalizes PRA rules enhancing Pillar 3 disclosures on resolvability resources (MREL), capital distribution constraints (CDCs), and disclosure basis for UK banks and building societies. It matters because it standardizes information to boost market discipline, user comparability, and confidence in orderly resolution, directly impacting financial stability and compliance reporting. No substantive changes from CP16/25 consultation, with minor clarifications only.
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PS9/26 – Resolution planning: Amendments to MREL reporting templates
Policy statement 9/26
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PS9/26 finalizes targeted amendments to MREL reporting templates, including changes to MRL001 and MRL003 data elements and the deletion of MRL002, reducing reporting burdens while maintaining resolution planning oversight. This matters for compliance teams as it streamlines processes under the PRA's Future Banking Data programme, with implementation from 1 January 2027, enabling firms to reallocate resources efficiently.
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Pedro Machado: From vision to reality: turning the savings and investments union into Europe’s financial cornerstone
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Schaeffler AG: BaFin imposes administrative fine
On 4 March 2026, BaFin imposed an administrative fine amounting to 180,000 euros on Schaeffler AG on the grounds that the company had violated the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The fact that financial results for the first quarter of 2024 deviated significantly from market expectations should, as insider information, have been made transparent by the company without delay.
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BaFin imposed a €180,000 administrative fine on Schaeffler AG on 4 March 2026 for violating Article 17(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to promptly disclose insider information about Q1 2024 financial results that significantly deviated from market expectations. This enforcement action underscores BaFin's strict enforcement of ad hoc disclosure obligations for listed companies, serving as a reminder that delays in publishing inside information can lead to substantial penalties and undermine market integrity. Compliance teams must prioritize robust inside information monitoring to avoid similar sanctions, as fines can reach up to €2.5 million or 2% of total revenue.
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Quarterly Bulletin No.1 2026: Renewed surge in international energy prices tests domestic economic resilience
Renewed surge in international energy prices tests domestic economic resilience Higher oil and gas prices are expected to lead to lower growth and higher inflation than previously expected. The extent is dependent on the duration of the conflict and the scale of damage to critical infrastructure in the Middle East. MDD is forecast to grow by 2.8 per cent per annum on average from 2026 to 2028 in the baseline forecast, with inflation averaging 2.5 per cent per annum over that period. More seve...
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Superintendent Routledge to participate in virtual fireside chat at Bank of America Expert Insights Series on March 30, 2026
Superintendent Routledge to participate in virtual fireside chat at Bank of America Expert Insights Series on March 30, 2026
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Circular CSSF 26/908
Amendment of Circular CSSF 18/703 on the introduction of a semi-annual reporting of borrower related residential real estate indicators
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Circular CSSF 26/908 amends Circular CSSF 18/703 to update semi-annual reporting requirements for borrower-related residential real estate indicators, enhancing supervisory oversight of credit risk in Luxembourg's financial sector. Published today (25 March 2026), it matters for credit institutions as it refines data collection to better monitor real estate lending exposures amid potential market vulnerabilities.
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SFC CEO re-appointed as Chair of IOSCO Asia-Pacific regional committee
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FCA plans to help people get more financial advice for important decisions
More people could access financial advice, under proposals set out by FCA. The FCA is consulting on how to make it easier for firms to give more simplified forms of individualised financial advice to consumers.Simplified forms of advice can help consumers with more straightforward needs and do not require a full assessment of all their financial circumstances, making it more accessible and affordable.Sarah Pritchard, deputy chief executive of the FCA, said:'For too long the support people nee...
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Anneli Tuominen: Interview with Anneli Tuominen for Die Presse
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SFC obtains court order to freeze assets worth up to $219 million belonging to suspected manipulators of KNT shares
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Technical FAQ on CSSF Regulation No 20-08 on borrower-based measures for residential real estate credit (track changes) (Updated)
Version of 9 March 2026
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The CSSF Technical FAQ on Regulation No 20-08 provides implementation guidance on **loan-to-value (LTV) limits for residential real estate credit in Luxembourg**, establishing borrower-based macroprudential measures designed to limit leverage in the mortgage market. This guidance is critical for lenders operating in Luxembourg as it clarifies how to calculate own funds, determine LTV compliance, and apply temporary portfolio exemptions that have been extended through June 30, 2025.
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Circular CSSF 18/703 (as amended by Circulars CSSF 20/737, 21/772 and 26/908) (Updated)
on the introduction of a semi-annual reporting of borrower-related residential real estate indicators
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Circular CSSF 18/703 introduces semi-annual reporting requirements for Luxembourg-based lenders on borrower-related residential real estate (RRE) indicators to monitor macroprudential risks in the RRE lending market, in line with ESRB Recommendation 2016/14 (as amended). It matters for compliance because it mandates data collection via a dedicated CSSF template, with exclusions only for banks below EUR 10 million in outstanding RRE exposures, ensuring supervisory oversight of lending standards. The circular has been iteratively amended (CSSF 20/737, 21/772, 26/908), with the latest update on 25 March 2026 refining reporting processes.
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CFTC Staff Amends Brexit-Related No-Action Positions for Additional UK Trading Facilities
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SAMA Issues the Updated Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators
SAMA Issues the Updated Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators
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CSSF Newsletter No 302 – March 2026
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Robustness - speech by Huw Pill
Speech at the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia and SUERF conference – Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience, Skopje
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Chairman Selig Announces Formation of New Innovation Task Force
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Remarks by Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid to Central Bank of Ireland’s Consumer Protection Workshop – Consumer Protection at the Heart of Our Mission
Good afternoon and welcome to this Central Bank of Ireland workshop on the Consumer Protection Code. Today I will focus on the outlook for consumers and investors. But first let me pause to talk a little about the broader context in which we find ourselves. We are living through a period marked by extraordinary change, geopolitical instability, rapid technological transformation and shifting economic conditions. Governor Makhlouf summarised this well when he said how 2026 has already seen ext...
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Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid's speech on 24 March 2026 emphasizes consumer protection as central to the Central Bank of Ireland's (CBI) mission amid geopolitical, technological, and economic changes, highlighting the revised **Consumer Protection Code 2025** (CPC 2025) as a key modernization effort. This matters for compliance professionals because the CPC 2025 introduces enhanced, digitally-focused protections effective **24 March 2026**, replacing the 2012 Code after a 12-month implementation period, with firms required to proactively secure customer interests.
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PRA fines The Bank of London and its parent company Oplyse Holdings Limited £2m for failing to act with integrity and misleading the PRA over their capital position
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has fined The Bank of London Group Limited and Oplyse Holdings Limited (formerly The Bank of London Group Holdings Limited) £2 million for misleading the PRA over their capital positions, failing to act with integrity, failing to be open and cooperative with the regulator and failing to maintain adequate financial resources.
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The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) fined The Bank of London Group Limited and its parent Oplyse Holdings Limited £2 million (reduced from £12 million due to financial hardship) for serious breaches including misleading the regulator with fabricated documents on capital positions, failing to act with integrity, lacking openness, and breaching capital and large exposure rules from October 2021 to May 2024. This marks the PRA's first enforcement for integrity failures and first action against a parent holding company, signaling heightened scrutiny on governance, reporting accuracy, and parent-subsidiary accountability in UK banking. Compliance professionals should note this as a precedent reinforcing zero tolerance for deceptive practices, with potential for escalated penalties absent settlement or hardship claims.
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Timing of the FCA's motor finance announcement
We will set out our approach on motor finance redress shortly after markets close on Monday 30 March, having consulted on a compensation scheme in October 2025.
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The FCA is scheduling its announcement on a proposed motor finance redress scheme—addressing historical commission disclosure failures in car loans—for shortly after markets close on Monday, 30 March 2026, following a consultation launched in October 2025. This matters because it signals imminent final rules that could impose up to GBP11 billion in costs on lenders, affecting millions of consumers and requiring urgent operational preparations to ensure timely payouts in 2026.
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BaFin warns consumers about the website panda-financial.com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website panda-financial.com. BaFin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services as well as cryptoasset services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by BaFin and have no connection to the licensed institution Bitpanda Financial Services GmbH.
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Pedro Machado: Changing the tune but not the tone: synthetic risk transfers in Europe
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SFC bans Lui Pak Tong for life and fines him $17.43 million for misconduct
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AI Analysis
The SFC has imposed a **lifetime ban and $17.43 million fine** on Lui Pak Tong for orchestrating a scheme where he exploited a fund under his control by directing $22.5 million in unsecured loans to a company he owned, while concealing conflicts of interest and diverting loan proceeds to himself and associates. This enforcement action demonstrates the SFC's aggressive stance on fiduciary breaches, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and self-dealing by licensed representatives, with direct implications for fund governance, investment committee oversight, and compliance with the Code of Conduct.
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How the Consumer Protection Code Secures Your Interests
The Central Bank of Ireland today (Tuesday 24 March 2026) marked the coming into force of the modernised Consumer Protection Code, giving consumers stronger protections when using banks, insurance companies, and other financial services. The modernised Code has been designed to better protect consumers in today’s world, and in anticipation of how financial services will evolve into the future. It follows extensive public consultation and engagement. Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid said: "The Cen...
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Patrick Montagner: Physical risks and the role of insurance in risk mitigation
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Patrick Montagner: Making supervision more effective without compromising resilience
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Patrick Montagner: Embracing harmonisation and diversity
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Patrick Montagner: Banking supervision in a fragmented credit market: interconnections matter
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Anneli Tuominen: Upgrading banks’ capacity to deal with digital risks
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Festgeldplan(.)com: BaFin warns about website and identity fraud
The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers from the website festgeldplan(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the website are offering financial services without the required authorisation. They give the impression that their offers originate from WPV Advisory & Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG, which is supervised by BaFin. It is a case of identity fraud. WPV Advisory & Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG has no connection with the ...
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Wertede: BaFin warns consumers about the services offered on the websites wertede(.)com and wertede(.)cc
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites wertede(.)com and wertede(.)cc. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services on this website without the required authorisation.
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Claudia Buch: Interview with Naftemporiki
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Superintendent Peter Routledge participates in National Bank Annual Conference 2026 fireside chat
Superintendent Peter Routledge participates in National Bank Annual Conference 2026 fireside chat
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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.680 March 23, 2026
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CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig: Town Hall Remarks, Washington, D.C.
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Mr Davy Reinard sworn in by the Minister of Finance as Director Resolution (only in French)
Press release 26/07
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Ukraine
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung WBF hat Änderungen der Verordnung vom 4. März 2022 über Massnahmen im Zusammenhang mit der Situation in der Ukraine (SR 946.231.176.72) publiziert.
AI Analysis
The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) amended Annex 8 of the Ordinance on Measures in Connection with the Situation in Ukraine (SR 946.231.176.72) on March 19, 2026, removing 7 natural persons from the sanctions list. This update requires financial intermediaries to immediately review and adjust their sanctions screening processes, as it directly impacts asset freeze obligations and reporting under Swiss sanctions regime.
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MORRISONBOOST: BaFin warns consumers about services offered in WhatsApp groups
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about WhatsApp groups directing consumers to the MORRISONBOOST platform. In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use the MORRISONBOOST platform to trade in financial instruments. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of conducting banking business and/or offering consumers financial services without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.
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a.i.s. AG: BaFin imposes administrative fine
On 3 March 2026, BaFin imposed an administrative fine amounting to €25,000 on a.i.s. AG. The company had contravened obligations under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG). It had failed to publish its half-yearly financial report for the financial year 2025.
AI Analysis
BaFin imposed a €25,000 administrative fine on a.i.s. AG on 3 March 2026 for failing to publish its half-yearly financial report for FY 2025, violating disclosure obligations under the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG). This enforcement action underscores BaFin's strict enforcement of periodic reporting requirements for issuers on organized markets, serving as a reminder that even partial non-compliance (e.g., missing minimum components) triggers penalties, with potential fines up to €10 million or 5% of revenue. Compliance teams must prioritize robust reporting processes to mitigate similar risks.
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Consumer Price Developments in February 2026
This February 2026 report contains an update of the latest consumer price developments in Singapore, prepared by MAS and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
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Regulatory Notice 26-09
FINRA publishes Notices to provide firms with timely information on a variety of issues. To obtain a Notice published prior to 1995, please contact FINRA MediaSource at (240) 386-4200.
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Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 20 March 2026
This Market Notice sets out the schedule for sales in Q2 2026 of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes.
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What the (latest) Middle East conflict means for inflation, growth, and monetary policy in Europe
In his latest blog Governor Gabriel Makhlouf explains that the Governing Council held rates steady at 2 per cent due to new geopolitical uncertainty from Middle East tensions, which risk pushing energy prices and headline inflation above the 2 per cent target whilst dampening growth. The Bank will monitor inflation expectations and wage dynamics closely to prevent the energy shock from becoming embedded in persistent above-target inflation, as occurred after the Ukraine crisis.
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FCA highlights risks when dealing with unregulated lenders
We are reminding regulated firms they need to undertake proper checks when dealing with unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies – also known as 'Annex 1' firms. There are around 1,200 of these firms registered with us for solely anti-money laundering purposes. Our powers are currently limited to looking at how these firms are meeting their anti-money laundering obligations and they are not subject to our wider rulebook. This regime is based o...
AI Analysis
The FCA statement reminds regulated firms to perform robust due diligence on 'Annex 1' firms—unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers, and financial leasing companies registered solely for AML purposes—due to their limited oversight and heightened financial crime risks. This matters because Annex 1 firms (approx. 1,200) are not subject to FCA's full rulebook, conduct rules, or protections like the Financial Ombudsman Service, exposing regulated firms to contagion risks if they fail to manage interactions properly. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory scrutiny, enforcement, or reputational damage amid FCA's ongoing AML focus.
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Letter from Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board, to Mr Nikolas Farantouris, MEP, on banking supervision
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CFTC Staff Issues FAQs Concerning Registrant and Registered Entity Activities Relating to Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies
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AI Analysis
The CFTC issued FAQs on March 20, 2026, providing clarification on how registered entities and market participants should handle crypto assets and blockchain technologies in their operations, building directly on the agency's tokenized collateral guidance and no-action relief issued in late 2025 and early 2026. This guidance is critical because it operationalizes the SEC-CFTC joint interpretation issued just three days earlier (March 17, 2026), which established a binding regulatory framework classifying 16 crypto assets as digital commodities and clarifying the treatment of non-security crypto assets under federal law.
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Investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited
We have opened an enforcement investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited (MFS). MFS is an Annex 1 business, which is solely registered with and supervised by us for its compliance with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.Annex 1 registered firms are not authorised or subject to wider FCA regulation.MFS entered administration on 25 February 2026.
AI Analysis
The FCA has opened an enforcement investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited (MFS) following the firm's entry into administration on 25 February 2026, amid allegations of serious financial irregularities, fraud, and double-pledging of collateral. This investigation is significant because it represents regulatory scrutiny of an Annex 1 business—a firm with limited FCA oversight—whose collapse exposed structural weaknesses in private credit markets and raised questions about due diligence practices across the financial sector.
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Tradealles(.)com: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity fraud
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website tradealles(.)com. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website panthera-gmbh(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website panthera-gmbh(.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.
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How technology is changing the pensions conversation
Speech by Nikhil Rathi, FCA chief executive, at the JP Morgan Pensions and Savings Symposium 2026. Last year, I spoke about the importance of getting on the right track.That if we want better consumer outcomes – as well as stronger capital markets to support growth – we need to think beyond individual products and look at the whole financial journey.How pensions interact with housing wealth…How savings interact with advice…And how all these decisions evolve across a lifetime.Over the past yea...
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Hearing fixed for first criminal prosecution in District Court against securities fraud involving illegal short selling under SFO
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AI Analysis
The SFC has secured transfer of its first District Court criminal prosecution for securities fraud under section 300 of the SFO involving illegal short selling by two defendants across 28 Hong Kong-listed companies. This escalation from Magistrates' Court signals heightened SFC enforcement against market abuse, with potential for harsher penalties and a precedent for future cases[https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/EN/news-and-announcements/news/doc?refNo=26PR45]. Compliance professionals should note it underscores SFC's zero-tolerance for short selling violations amid ongoing market surveillance[https://solutions-atlantic.com/hong-kong-sfc-illegal-short-selling-prosecution/].
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FCA orders Beauforce Corporation to stop operating and return client money
We have restricted Beauforce Corporation Limited from carrying out any regulated activities. This means it cannot provide regulated debt advice or debt management services to consumers. We have also ordered the firm to return money held in its bank accounts to its clients.We’ve taken this action following concerns about the suitability of the firm’s senior management and its conduct in dealing with us. Read the full Notice (PDF)
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BaFin warns consumers about the website gfi-hold(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website gfi-hold(.)com. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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Development of the banks' financial situation over the last years
Situation as at 31 December 2025
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Federal Court declares Macquarie contravened the Corporations Act in relation to Shield Master Fund
Federal Court declares Macquarie contravened the Corporations Act in relation to Shield Master Fund
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Warning concerning persons misusing the name of the Chair of the CSSF Board
(first publication: 30 October 2024)
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Development of the bank's balance sheet total
Situation as at 31 December 2025
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Quarterly development of employment in banks
Situation as at 31 December 2025
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MAS Partners Industry to Develop AI Risk Management Toolkit for the Financial Sector
MAS announced the successful conclusion of phase two of Project MindForge, which culminates in the publication of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Toolkit for the financial services sector.
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List of members of the Investment Fund Managers Committee (Updated)
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International,The fourth meeting of the Japan-UK Financial Regulatory Forum
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Communication regarding management notifications and de-notifications with a European passport for Luxembourg-domiciled IFMs
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EU Bonds - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
EU Bonds - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Suisse Equity- Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Suisse Equity- Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Issue 3 2026
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CFTC and MLB Sign Groundbreaking MOU
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Elarem Limited - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Elarem Limited - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - March 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.
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Callanor -Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Callanor - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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International,The Japan-Bermuda bilateral meeting on insurance
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Notification form for updating payment institutions/electronic money institutions information
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High Performance Battery Holding AG: grounds to suspect shares being offered to the public without the required securities prospectus
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has sufficient grounds to suspect that High Performance Battery Holding AG, Switzerland, is offering securities in the form of company shares to the public in Germany without the required prospectus. There are no indications that the conditions for exemption from the prospectus requirement are met.
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SFC bans Kuo Che-jung for four and a half years and fines him $1 million
No description available.
AI Analysis
The SFC has banned former responsible officer Kuo Che-jung from the industry for 4.5 years (effective 19 March 2026 to 18 September 2030) and fined him HK$1 million for executing 25 matched trades in Hang Seng Index options between Yuanta's proprietary account and his wife's secret account, plus concealing beneficial interests and submitting false declarations. This enforcement action underscores the SFC's zero-tolerance for market abuse via matched trades, staff dealing violations, and dishonesty, signaling heightened scrutiny on proprietary traders and internal controls to protect market integrity. Compliance professionals must prioritize robust staff trading surveillance and disclosure enforcement to mitigate similar risks.
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Strategic innovation drives growth of Hong Kong’s listing and digital asset markets: SFC Quarterly Report
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Legal department - Consumer protection / financial crime (Updated)
Out-of-court consumer complaint resolution
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Crowdfunding: the AMF reminds platforms of their complaint handling obligations
Asset management Crowdfunding: the AMF reminds platforms of their complaint handling obligations
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Warning concerning fraudulent activities by persons misusing the name of JPMorgan Asset Management (Europe) S.à r.l.
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Opening Statement by Colm Kincaid, Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Ireland at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach
Role of Non-Bank Entities in the Irish Housing Market regarding residential mortgages Go raibh maith agat a Chathaoirligh agus gabhaim buíochas leis an gcoiste as ucht an cuireadh a bheith anseo inniú. I am joined by my colleagues Domhnall Cullinan, Director of Banking and Payments, and Aisling Menton, Head of Retail Credit and we welcome the opportunity to continue this important discussion on the role of non-bank entities in the Irish mortgage market. As outlined in updated figures we publi...
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SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers
SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers 18 March 2026 Market Abuse Post Trading The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to exempt directors and officers of European Economic Area (EEA) foreign private issuers (FPIs) from the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC’s decision means that directors and officers of EEA FPIs will not be required to comply with these specifi...
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Communication to the investment fund industry
in relation to additional liquidity management requirements for Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS, or where applicable their management company, and Luxembourg-authorised AIFMs that manage open-ended AIFs, introduced by the Law of 3 March 2026, transposing Directive (EU) 2024/927 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2024
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Claudia Buch: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
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ECB Annual Report on supervisory activities 2025
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Private Client Trustees Limited (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Private Client Trustees Limited (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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FCA confirms new incident and third party rules to bolster resilience
We’ve confirmed new rules to make existing incident and third party reporting clearer, more consistent, and easier for firms to follow. These new rules will help us respond quickly to disruption such as a cyber attack or power outage, give firms greater certainty on what to report and when and strengthen firm resilience to better protect consumers and markets.Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, and firms are increasingly reliant on third party providers. In 2025, ...
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PS7/26 – Operational resilience: Operational incident and third-party reporting
Policy statement 7/26
AI Analysis
PS7/26 finalizes PRA rules for standardized reporting of operational incidents and material third-party (MTP) arrangements, responding to CP17/24 consultation feedback by reducing firm burden through simplified templates and exclusions. This matters for compliance professionals as it enhances PRA oversight of operational resilience risks amid rising threats and third-party reliance, aligning with international standards like DORA and FSB FIRE while supporting identification of critical third parties (CTPs).
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SS1/26 – Operational resilience: Incident reporting
Supervisory statement 1/26
AI Analysis
SS1/26 outlines the PRA's expectations for firms to report operational incidents via a structured three-phase process (initial, intermediate, final) as mandated in the PRA Rulebook's Regulatory Reporting Part, Chapter 24, to enhance UK financial sector resilience by capturing incidents risking firm safety, policyholder protection, or stability. This matters because it standardizes reporting, enabling timely PRA oversight and reducing inconsistencies in incident data collection across regulated entities.
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Circular letter
Latest update on the AML/CFT standardised data collection
AI Analysis
This CSSF circular letter addresses the 2026 AML/CFT standardised data collection exercise, aligning with AMLA's EU-wide initiatives by adopting AMLA-developed templates for most supervised entities while requiring specialised professionals to use CSSF-specific forms. It matters for Luxembourg financial firms as it mandates reporting on ML/TF risks and mitigation measures to support consistent EU supervision, with recent delays emphasizing preparation needs amid evolving templates.
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ECB publishes supervisory banking statistics on significant institutions for the fourth quarter of 2025
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Supervisory Banking Statistics for significant institutions - Fourth quarter 2025
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SFC publishes review on SEHK’s performance in regulating listing matters
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Information Notice 3/17/26
Information Notice 3/17/26
AI Analysis
This FINRA Information Notice announces an SEC-mandated increase in the Section 31 fee rate from $0.00 to $20.60 per million dollars of specified securities transactions, effective April 4, 2026, reversing a prior zero-rate period. It matters because FINRA member firms will face renewed fee assessments on exchange and OTC trades, requiring immediate systems updates and budgeting adjustments ahead of the short implementation timeline. https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/notices/information-notice-20260317[original notice]
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ASIC launches financial complaints data dashboard
ASIC launches financial complaints data dashboard
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High Court finds in favour of ASIC on an appeal by Sunshine Loans
High Court finds in favour of ASIC on an appeal by Sunshine Loans
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aap Implantate AG: BaFin imposes administrative fine
On 3 March 2026, BaFin imposed an administrative fine amounting to 158,000 euros on aap Implantate AG. The company had contravened an obligation under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG). aap Implantate AG failed to publish an announcement about the date from which and the website where its 2024 half-yearly financial report was made publicly available.
AI Analysis
BaFin imposed a €158,000 administrative fine on aap Implantate AG on 3 March 2026 for failing to publish a required announcement under the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) specifying the date and website for its 2024 half-yearly financial report. This enforcement action underscores BaFin's strict enforcement of transparency obligations for issuers, highlighting the need for robust processes to ensure timely public notifications of financial report availability to enable equal access for investors. It matters because it demonstrates BaFin's willingness to levy significant fines (up to €10 million or 5% of revenue) for procedural lapses in disclosure, signaling heightened scrutiny on reporting compliance amid ongoing WpHG/MAR implementations.
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Regulatory Notice 26-08
FINRA publishes Notices to provide firms with timely information on a variety of issues. To obtain a Notice published prior to 1995, please contact FINRA MediaSource at (240) 386-4200.
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SEC Clarifies the Application of Federal Securities Laws to Crypto Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today issued an interpretation clarifying how the federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving crypto assets. This is a major step in the Commission’s efforts to provide…
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Michael S. Selig, Chairman: 9th Annual DC Blockchain Summit
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SEC Publishes Data on Public and Private Offerings, Municipal Advisors, Transfer Agents, and Securities-Based Swap Dealers
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) published a new report on security based swap dealers (SBSDs) and updated statistics and data visualizations on initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on registered…
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CFTC Joins SEC to Clarify the Application of Federal Securities Laws to Crypto Assets
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DORA – Register of Information collection - Update
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CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Position to Self-Custodial Crypto Asset Wallet Software Provider
No description available.
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Warning concerning the website www.smtbeurope.com
No description available.
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PRA publishes liquidity reform proposals
The Prudential Regulation Authority has today published proposals aimed at ensuring banks can monetise liquid assets quickly in a fast-paced stress event – such as the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023.
AI Analysis
The PRA has launched a three-month consultation on modernized liquidity standards designed to ensure banks can rapidly convert liquid assets to cash during stress events, responding directly to lessons from the 2023 collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse. Rather than requiring banks to hold more liquid assets, the reforms focus on **operationalizing existing liquidity** through enhanced stress testing, removal of exemptions for sovereign bonds, and improved preparedness for central bank facility access.
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Modernising the liquidity framework for banks and building societies - speech by Phil Evans
Given at University of Leeds, Cloth Hall Court, Leeds
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CP5/26 – Modernising the liquidity policy framework
Consultation paper 5/26
AI Analysis
CP5/26 is a PRA consultation paper proposing updates to the liquidity policy framework to address modern risks from digital banking, payments, and technology that can amplify liquidity stresses. It matters because it strengthens firms' resilience by emphasizing liquidity resource composition, monetisation risk, and short-term stress scenarios, ensuring firms can meet outflows in acute crises.
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/613 of 16 March 2026
implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March ９, 2026)
No description available.
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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.679 March 17, 2026
No description available.
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Development of the balance sheet total and provisional net results of specialised PFS
Situation as at 31 January 2026
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Development of the balance sheet total and provisional net results of support PFS
Situation as at 31 January 2026
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MAS Issues Prohibition Orders against former Relationship Managers, Mr Wang Qiming and Mr Liu Kai
Singapore, 17 March 2026 … The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued Prohibition Orders (POs) under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 (FSMA) against Mr Wang Qiming and Mr Liu Kai, former relationship managers, who were convicted of charges connected to the major money laundering case of August 2023. Given the gravity of their misconduct, MAS has issued a 16-year PO against Mr Wang Qiming and a 7-year PO against Mr Liu Kai.
AI Analysis
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued Prohibition Orders (POs) on 17 March 2026 under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 (FSMA) against former relationship managers Wang Qiming (16-year PO) and Liu Kai (7-year PO) for convictions tied to Singapore's S$3 billion money laundering scandal of August 2023. This enforcement action underscores MAS's rigorous application of fit and proper criteria, barring them from regulated activities due to forgery, money laundering, and related offences. It matters for compliance professionals as it signals heightened scrutiny on individual accountability in AML failures within wealth management.
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Special Notice – 3/17/26
FINRA publishes Notices to provide firms with timely information on a variety of issues. To obtain a Notice published prior to 1995, please contact FINRA MediaSource at (240) 386-4200.
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Ben Gully appointed as the next Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
Ben Gully appointed as the next Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
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SEC Proposes Amendments to Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11, which sets out certain information gathering and review requirements for broker-dealers that publish quotations for, or maintain a continuous quoted market in…
AI Analysis
The SEC is proposing amendments to Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11, which governs broker-dealer quotation requirements in OTC markets outside national securities exchanges, aiming to update information review standards for enhanced investor protection. This matters for compliance professionals as it could impose stricter due diligence on broker-dealers quoting OTC securities, building on 2020 amendments amid ongoing fixed income implementation challenges, potentially reducing fraud in retail-heavy OTC markets. https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-28-sec-proposes-amendments-exchange-act-rule-15c2-11
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SEC Announces Enforcement Division Director Judge Margaret A. Ryan Has Resigned From Agency
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Judge Margaret A. Ryan has resigned from her role as Director of the Division of Enforcement. Principal Deputy Director Sam Waldon has been named Acting Director of the Division, effective March…
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Judge Margaret A. Ryan, who assumed the role of SEC Enforcement Division Director in August 2025 and signaled a significant recalibration of enforcement priorities toward fraud and market integrity while reducing enforcement actions for technical violations, has resigned from the agency. Principal Deputy Director Sam Waldon has been named Acting Director, creating immediate uncertainty regarding continuity of the enforcement approach that was just articulated in February 2026 and may signal a shift in the SEC's enforcement trajectory going forward.
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Jessica Harris as Director, Division of Data and Chief Data Officer
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Creating a redress system that works better for consumers and firms
We’ve reached a significant milestone in our joint work with the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Government to modernise the redress systemso that consumers get fair outcomes quicker and firms have greater clarity about how issues will be handled.We’re delivering change at speed by acting now within our current powers, with a focus on improving how the system works in practice. This includes a new registration stage for complaints, updated dismissal grounds and clearer guidance on the fai...
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The FCA, in collaboration with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) and the Government, has announced modernization of the UK's financial redress system to accelerate consumer compensation and provide firms with greater regulatory clarity. This initiative represents a fundamental shift in how complaints are registered, assessed, and resolved, with immediate implementation underway within existing FCA powers and broader legislative reforms planned.
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WhatsApp groups: BaFin investigates “Fides Ventures” and “Nexquant”
According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), “Fides Ventures” is using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact German investors. The company, which claims to be based in the US, also operates under the name “Fides Ventures Business School”. The unknown provider advertises by promoting a so-called “FIVS token”, claiming that the token can be obtained on the cooperating crypto exchange “Nexquant”. The crypto exchange, also operating under the name “Nex...
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eDesk – Disruptions on Monday 16 March 2026
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/695 of 14 March 2026
implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
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SSM Calendar Claude Wampach – 12/2025
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ASIC urges Gen Z to ‘sense-check’ money advice as social media fuels riskier financial decisions
ASIC urges Gen Z to ‘sense-check’ money advice as social media fuels riskier financial decisions
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Supreme Court orders Macquarie Securities to pay $35 million penalty in short sale misreporting case
Supreme Court orders Macquarie Securities to pay $35 million penalty in short sale misreporting case
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GBP LDI Funds Reporting Template (Updated)
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ID 05/26 Issuance of Revised Notice 133 and Notice FHC-N133
Informs insurers on the amendments of Notice 133 and Notice FHC-N133 to include the proposed introduction of equity counter-cyclical adjustment (CCA), and the capital treatment for structured products and infrastructure investments, amongst others.
AI Analysis
MAS has issued revised Notice 133 and Notice FHC-N133 effective immediately (16 March 2026), introducing **equity counter-cyclical adjustment (CCA)** and new capital treatment rules for **structured products and infrastructure investments**. This represents a material enhancement to Singapore's risk-based capital (RBC 2) framework for all licensed insurers and designated financial holding companies with insurance operations, requiring immediate compliance assessment and system updates.
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CFTC Secures Judgement Against New York Companies to Pay Over $2.4 Million in Restitution, Penalties for Forex Fraud
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AI Analysis
The CFTC secured a default judgment on March 13, 2026, against New York-based Safety Capital Management Inc. and GNS Capital Inc. (d/b/a ForexnPower) for retail forex fraud, fraud as commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and related violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), ordering over $2.4 million in restitution and penalties. This enforcement action underscores the CFTC's aggressive pursuit of fraud targeting vulnerable retail investors, with permanent injunctions against future violations, serving as a stark reminder for firms in forex, CPO, and CTA spaces to prioritize robust compliance programs.
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Warning concerning the website www.vivid-money.lu
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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 6, 2026)
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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services(2) (March 3, 2026)
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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 3, 2026)
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AMF requests extension to the RAPID NUTRITION share suspension
Warning Savings protection MAR Retail investors Professional investors Journalists AMF requests extension to the RAPID NUTRITION share suspension
AI Analysis
The AMF has requested Euronext to extend the trading suspension of RAPID NUTRITION shares until April 10, 2026, due to ongoing suspicions of "pump and dump" market abuse under Article L. 420-10 of the Monetary and Financial Code. This enforcement action underscores the AMF's proactive market surveillance and highlights risks of unauthorized investment recommendations, urging investors to report evidence. Compliance professionals should note this as a signal of heightened scrutiny on manipulative practices in small-cap stocks like those on Euronext Growth.
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BaFin warns consumers about the series of platforms with the slogan “Smarter trading with zero spreads”
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about a series of almost identical websites. According to information available to BaFin, the operators use these websites to conduct banking business and/or provide financial services without the required authorisation. The operators of the websites are not supervised by BaFin.
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FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu from working in UK financial services
KasimGaripoglu has been banned from working in UK financial services. The FCA found he is not fit and proper because of his lack of honesty and integrity. Mr Garipoglu is the owner of a firm that provided online trading of foreign exchange and contracts.Between April 2012 and December 2022, including when Mr Garipoglu was the chief executive and director at the firm and an approved person, he repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for regulatory requirements, undermined compliance and anti‑money...
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BaFin warns consumers about the website mbspoint(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about MBS Point and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website mbspoint(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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New speech by Kelvin Wong: Remarks at The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association’s Spring Luncheon 2026
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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website alijz(.)com, the app alijzspro and offers in WhatsApp groups
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website alijz(.)com and WhatsApp groups operated under the company name AL Konzept GmbH & Co. KG. In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use an app called alijzspro to invest in financial instruments. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial services without the required authorisation.
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BaFin warns consumers about the Gainorex Investment app
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the Börsenblick A-001 WhatsApp group. In the WhatsApp group, consumers are encouraged to use the Gainorex Investment app to trade in financial instruments. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers banking business and/or financial services without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.
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Equity Research Ventures PTE. LTD. („AlleAktien“): evidence indicates no prospectus published
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has evidence indicating that Equity Research Ventures PTE. LTD., purportedly domiciled in Singapore, is offering capital investments under the name “Co-Investment AlleAktien Wealth x SpaceX” to the public in Germany without the required prospectus. These capital investments are being offered in the form of “other capital investments” within the meaning of section 1 (2) no. 7 of the German Capital Investment Act (Vermögensanlagengesetz - Verm...
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ASIC disqualifies Victorian director for maximum 5-year period
ASIC disqualifies Victorian director for maximum 5-year period
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New speech by Kelvin Wong: Keynote address at HKICPA’s Financial Services Interest Group Cocktail Reception
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SAMA Licenses “Aij Company for Financing”
SAMA Licenses “Aij Company for Financing”
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SAMA Licenses “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services
SAMA Licenses “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services
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ESMA sets out actions to simplify the retail investor journey and make investing more accessible
ESMA sets out actions to simplify the retail investor journey and make investing more accessible 12 March 2026 Investor protection Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published its takeaways from the 2025 Call for Evidence (CfE) on the retail investor journey. Taking into account the input from stakeholders, ESMA outlines a number of actions and operational improvements it will take forward to make it ea...
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Data as a dialogue – speech by Vicky White
Given at Connect Global Group 4th Annual Treasury and Capital Markets Forum
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CFTC Staff Issues Prediction Markets Advisory
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Prometheus Investment Alliance: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups
The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against offers made by Prometheus Investment Alliance (PIA), which claims to be based in the United States of America and Frankfurt am Main, on the website prometheus-alliance(.)de and in various WhatsApp groups. In the WhatsApp groups run by the alleged Achim Falkenberg and his assistant Bertha, consumers are tricked into trading financial products via the QVTcoinese-Pro app using the ‘Genialer Intelligenter Roboter 5.0’ trading system.
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Taliban
Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Liste der sanktionierten natürlichen Personen, Unternehmen und Organisationen der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Gruppen, die mit den Taliban in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.07), publiziert.
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CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Prediction Markets
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AI Analysis
The CFTC has issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comments on potential amendments or new regulations for event contracts in prediction markets, focusing on statutory compliance, public interest prohibitions, and cost-benefit analysis. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals heightened CFTC scrutiny and forthcoming rules that could reshape prediction market operations, amid jurisdictional disputes and enforcement priorities. (https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9194-26)
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VYNEX Trade: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups and against Lirunex Trading app
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are operated by alleged company VYNEX Trade. According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies are offered in various WhatsApp groups, which can allegedly be traded via Lirunex Trading app and the following platforms:
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Concept Capital Group update: administrators appointed
On 9 March 2026, the High Court placed Concept Capital Group (CCG) into administration. BTG are the administrators of the company. In July 2025, the FCA announced High Court proceedings against CCG and others over an alleged unauthorised investment scheme. CCG has been under a court order that temporarily froze its assets since then.CCG had promoted investments in static homes. CCG claimed these would be let to social housing tenants placed by local councils. Investors were promised fixed ret...
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Mjolnex: BaFin warns against offers on website mjolnex-ltd(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website mjolnex-ltd(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the company Mjolnex, allegedly based in Frankfurt, is offering financial or investment services and crypto asset services without the required authorisation.
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Interpretative note
Delay in the 2026 AML/CFT standardised data collection
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Reporting template
Delay in the 2026 AML/CFT standardised data collection
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Profit and loss account of credit institutions as at 31 December 2025 (only in French)
Press release 26/06
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Public Hearings organised by AMLA on 24 March 2026
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Reforming cross-border payments – speech by Andrew Bailey
Given at the FSB Payments Summit
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Second charge mortgage firms told to raise standards for consumers
Lenders and brokers in thesecond charge mortgagemarket need toconsiderhow theyadvise customers, assess affordability and charge fees. An FCA review has found that weaknesses in some firms’ practices could put borrowers, particularly those consolidating debt, at increased risk of financial harm.Second charge mortgages are often used by customers with high existing levels of debt and low financial resilience. The FCA’s review found examples of good practice across the sector but also issues tha...
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BaFin warns consumers about the website europecapitalmarkets(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website europecapitalmarkets(.)com. BaFin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.
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TGI AG: evidence indicates no prospectus published
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has evidence indicating that TGI AG, domiciled in Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein, is offering capital investments to the public in Germany called “discounted gold purchases” (Goldkauf mit Rabatt). In return for the temporary provision of money, these investments grant interest and the physical delivery of gold. In contravention of section 6 of the German Capital Investment Act (Vermögensanlagengesetz - VermAnlG), no prospectus has been...
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BaFin warns consumers about the series of platforms with the slogan “Invest and trade 300+”
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about a series of almost identical websites. According to information available to BaFin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by BaFin.
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ASIC disqualifies Simon Raftery from managing corporations for two and a half years
ASIC disqualifies Simon Raftery from managing corporations for two and a half years
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SFC and ICAC joint operation in alleged insider dealings and corruption involving senior executives of licensed corporations
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List of professional activities and mandates performed by members of the management body/governing body and by conducting officers (points 105 and 107 of Circular CSSF 18/698) (Updated)
Table listing the professional activities and the mandates performed
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This CSSF publication is an updated table (in XLSX format) listing standardized professional activities and mandates for members of the management body/governing body and conducting officers, as required under points 105 and 107 of Circular CSSF 18/698. It matters because it ensures consistent, transparent reporting of senior personnel roles in Luxembourg investment fund managers (IFMs), supporting governance, conflict-of-interest management, and CSSF supervisory oversight. Compliance professionals must use this list to standardize disclosures in authorization files and ongoing reporting.
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CFTC and SEC Announce Historic Memorandum of Understanding Between Agencies
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SEC and CFTC Announce Historic Memorandum of Understanding Between Agencies
The two agencies have entered into a MOU to guide coordination and collaboration to support lawful innovation, uphold market integrity, and ensure investor and customer protection.
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MEX Exchange and MultiBank Group: BaFin warns against offers on the website mexassetexchange(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website mexassetexchange(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the operator MEX Eychange, allegedly based in Eschborn, Germany, is providing financial, investment and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. The operator falsely claims to be regulated by BaFin. There is no link to an authorised investment firm from Eschborn, Germany.
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EU financial markets enter 2026 amid high-risk environment
EU financial markets enter 2026 amid high-risk environment 11 March 2026 Press Releases Risk monitoring The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today its first risk monitoring report of 2026 , outlining the key risks and vulnerabilities in EU financial markets. ESMA finds that risks of market and systemic stress remain high despite resilient market performance in the second half of 2025. Our risk assessment for the s...
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Global situation of undertakings for collective investment at the end of January 2026
Press release 26/05
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FCA imposes restrictions on Sendsii Ltd
On 23 January 2026, the FCA imposed requirements on Sendsii Ltd which prevent them from carrying out any regulated activity. The FCA has issued a First Supervisory Notice to Sendsii Ltd after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suspended the firm’s registration on 9 October 2025. The suspension means that Sendsii Ltd no longer met the conditions required for its FCA authorisation under the Payment Services Regulations 2017.These requirements prevent Sendsii Ltd from carrying out any regulated activ...
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PRA fines U K Insurance Limited £10,625,000
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has imposed a financial penalty of £10,625,000 on U K Insurance Limited (UKI Limited) in connection with a miscalculation of their Solvency II balance sheet during 2023 and 2024.
AI Analysis
The PRA fined U K Insurance Limited (UKI Limited) £10.625 million (reduced from £21.25 million via 50% Early Account Scheme discount) for breaching Solvency II reporting rules due to a miscalculation overstating its solvency balance sheet in 2023-2024, stemming from ineffective controls and resourcing in finance/actuarial functions. This landmark case highlights PRA's emphasis on accurate prudential reporting and rewards early self-reporting/cooperation, signaling heightened enforcement scrutiny on insurers' control frameworks. It matters as it demonstrates PRA's use of the EAS for efficiency and underscores risks of control failures undermining supervisory effectiveness.
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Man jailed for running illegal sale-and-rent-back scheme targeting struggling homeowners
Rajinder Gill and accomplices have been sentenced for their involvement in a sale-and-rent-back scheme. Mr Gill has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for running a sale-and-rent-back scheme without being authorised and illegally providing credit agreements and mortgages. As accomplices in the scheme, Amandeep Heer received a community order for 2 years with a condition of 250 hours of unpaid work, and Jetinder Sandhu has completed 100 hours' unpaid work over 12 months (as a con...
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Circular letter
Delay in the 2026 AML/CFT standardised data collection
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The CSSF circular letter dated 11 March 2026 announces a delay in its planned AML/CFT standardised data collection exercise originally scheduled for 2026, primarily due to overlap with a concurrent broad-scope data collection by the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This matters for compliance professionals as it reduces immediate reporting burdens on supervised entities, promotes regulatory simplification, and aligns Luxembourg practices with emerging EU AML/CFT methodologies, allowing firms to redirect resources to the mandatory AMLA exercise.
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Remedy Housing officers sentenced for dishonesty offences
Remedy Housing officers sentenced for dishonesty offences
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Charges discontinued in Capital Mining Limited matter
Charges discontinued in Capital Mining Limited matter
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Wildlife to feature on next series of Bank of England banknotes
Images of the UK’s wildlife are to feature on the next series of banknotes following a public consultation run by the Bank of England.
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The Bank of England has announced that **wildlife imagery will replace historical figures on the next series of banknotes**, following a public consultation in which nature received 60% support. This decision represents a significant shift in banknote design policy and carries implications for currency authentication, public engagement, and operational planning across the payments ecosystem.
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ECB sanctions Nordea subsidiary for breaching limit on large exposures
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The ECB imposed a €2.26 million penalty on Nordea Finance Finland Ltd for incorrectly reporting large exposures by assigning guaranteed receivables to debtors instead of guarantors, breaching the 25% capital limit for 13 quarters from 2021-2024 due to serious negligence and internal control deficiencies. This enforcement action underscores the ECB's strict enforcement of large exposure rules under EU banking regulations, serving as a warning for banks on accurate counterparty identification and robust controls. Compliance professionals must prioritize exposure calculation accuracy to avoid severe penalties classified as "severe" under ECB guidelines.
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Islamische Republik Iran
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung WBF hat eine Änderung der Anhänge 3, 12, 13 und 14 der Verordnung vom 12. Dezember 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6) publiziert.
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Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (WBF) has updated sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran, effective March 10, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, modifying annexes 3, 12, 13, and 14 of the Iran sanctions ordinance (SR 946.231.143.6). This represents a comprehensive revision of Iran-related financial restrictions that requires immediate compliance action from all Swiss financial intermediaries to freeze assets, implement prohibitions, and report affected business relationships.
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Stepping back, staying safe: a joined-up approach to growth
Speech by David Geale, executive director, payments and digital finance, and PSR managing director at the MoneyLIVE Summit 2026, London. ConsolidationRule 1 is ‘Out of clutter, find simplicity.’The Government announced its intention to consolidate the PSR into the FCA about a year ago. It was a decision we welcomed.Our work has always been complementary, and we made it work.As an economic regulator, the PSR is focused on getting the foundations right – the payment systems and infrastructure t...
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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.678 March 10, 2026
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Remarks by Gerry Cross, Director of Capital Markets & Funds - CASP Industry Briefing
Introduction Good morning. I am delighted to welcome you to Central Bank of Ireland today as part of our continued engagement with the crypto sector. This time last year we hosted an industry briefing focused on the path to success in the authorisation of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). It has been a very active 12 months, and today I see many of you in the room from newly authorised CASPs who have come through the process successfully. This morning’s event is an excellent opportunity...
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New speech by Julia Leung: Remarks at the Investor and Financial Education Award 2025 Presentation Ceremony
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New speech by Kelvin Wong: Remarks at the Investor and Financial Education Award 2025 Presentation Ceremony
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Basic statistical data on UCIs – January 2026 (only in French)
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ASIC bans former MWL Financial Services Adviser Raluca Terheci for a period of 6 years
ASIC bans former MWL Financial Services Adviser Raluca Terheci for a period of 6 years
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Net assets of UCIs
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Issuers of securities whose home Member State is Luxembourg pursuant to the Law of 11 January 2008
Situation as at 28 February 2026
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Breakdown according to currency
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Origin of UCI initiators in Luxembourg
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CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig, Chairman: FIA Global Cleared Markets Conference
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The AMF analyses the typology of participants on the French equity market over the past five years.
Shares Asset management Post-trading infrastructures The AMF analyses the typology of participants on the French equity market over the past five years.
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CFTC Announces Marc H. Sielski as Executive Director
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“Regulating with purpose – outcomes-focused regulation and supervision, a practitioner’s perspective” – Remarks by Deputy Governor McMunn at Outcomes-focused Regulation in Financial Services conference, University College Dublin (UCD)
Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here for what looks set to be an interesting conference on a topic which is both very close to my heart and central to what we do at Central Bank of Ireland (“the Central Bank”) – as we work to deliver on our mission, and in particular ensuring the financial system is operating in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy. 1 I am particularly delighted to be back in UCD – where I had the pleasure to study economics as an undergraduate, w...
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This speech by Deputy Governor Mary Elizabeth McMunn outlines the Central Bank of Ireland's (CBI) shift toward **outcomes-focused regulation and supervision**, emphasizing five key priorities from the 2026 Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook (RSO) to address geopolitical risks, consumer protection, technology, and resilience in a volatile environment. It matters for compliance professionals as it signals intensified CBI scrutiny on firm behaviors and outcomes rather than mere rule compliance, with direct implications for supervisory engagements, thematic reviews, and enforcement across banking, funds, insurance, and payments sectors.
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Frank Elderson: Nature in decline, economy on the line: the importance of international cooperation for managing nature-related risks
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Brisbane financial advisor and auditor, Sunny Prakash, charged with multiple counts of stealing and fraud
Brisbane financial advisor and auditor, Sunny Prakash, charged with multiple counts of stealing and fraud
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ASIC bans former credit and financial services representative Neil Andrew Cato for 5 years
ASIC bans former credit and financial services representative Neil Andrew Cato for 5 years
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New speech by Kelvin Wong: Keynote remarks at the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute Chairman’s Cocktail
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MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2026
Singapore, 9 March 2026…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) today launched the MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2026. The theme for this year’s competition is “Singapore’s AI-Driven Economic Future: How can artificial intelligence reshape our industries, workforce, and competitive advantage while ensuring inclusive growth and managing disruption?”.
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Opening Remarks by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade and Industry and Board Member, Monetary Authority of Singapore at the Opening of Nasdaq’s New Office in Singapore on 9 March 2026
At the opening of Nasdaq’s new office in Singapore, Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Board Member of MAS, highlighted the Global Listing Board as a "digital bridge" connecting Asian and US markets, and emphasised Singapore's broader efforts to strengthen its startup ecosystem through various initiatives.
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Licensed Fund Management Company And Its Officers Investigated For Suspected Money Laundering And Suspected Failure To Comply With Obligations As A Licensed Capital Markets Services Licence Holder
The Police and MAS jointly conducted enforcement operations against Capital Asia Investments Pte Ltd and its directors for suspected money laundering offences under Section 54 of the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, and suspected failure to comply with various obligations as a licensed capital markets services licence holder under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022.
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Regulatory Notice 26-07
FINRA publishes Notices to provide firms with timely information on a variety of issues. To obtain a Notice published prior to 1995, please contact FINRA MediaSource at (240) 386-4200.
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Departure of Senior Advisor Brigitte Weyls
No description available.
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Publication,Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2026.3): An Empirical Examination toward a Multi‑faceted Understanding of the OTC Derivatives Market"
No description available.
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Administrative sanction of 2 December 2025
Administrative sanction imposed on a réviseur d’entreprises agréé
AI Analysis
The CSSF imposed an administrative sanction on 2 December 2025 against an approved statutory auditor (*réviseur d’entreprises agréé*) for breaches of professional obligations, likely related to continuing education requirements under Luxembourg's Audit Law, mirroring patterns in recent similar cases. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's rigorous oversight of audit professionals, emphasizing compliance with ongoing training mandates to maintain audit quality and market integrity. Compliance professionals should note it as evidence of heightened scrutiny on non-delegable professional duties.
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Administrative sanction of 2 December 2025
Administrative sanction imposed on a réviseur d’entreprises agréé
AI Analysis
The CSSF imposed an administrative sanction on 2 December 2025 against an approved statutory auditor (*réviseur d’entreprises agréé*) for breaches of professional obligations, likely related to continuing education requirements under Luxembourg's Audit Law, mirroring patterns in recent similar cases. This enforcement action underscores the CSSF's rigorous oversight of audit professionals, emphasizing compliance with ongoing training mandates to maintain audit quality and market integrity. Compliance professionals should note it as evidence of heightened scrutiny on non-compliance with minimum continuing education hours.
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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (February 27, 2026)
No description available.
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Additional charges brought against financial services company director
Additional charges brought against financial services company director
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Federal Court finds two Star Entertainment senior executives breached duties, non-executive directors did not breach duties
Federal Court finds two Star Entertainment senior executives breached duties, non-executive directors did not breach duties
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ASIC files Court action to wind up Liberty Bell Bay after failures to lodge financial reports
ASIC files Court action to wind up Liberty Bell Bay after failures to lodge financial reports
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exomarkets(.)pro: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity theft
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website exomarkets(.)pro. According to information available to BaFin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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Warning concerning the websites www.goldingfx.com, www.goldingdigital.com and www.goldingdigital.net
No description available.
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BaFin warns consumers about the series of platforms with the slogan “Trade Without Limits with 0 Spread Forex Broker”
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about a series of almost identical websites. According to information available to BaFin, the operators are offering cryptoasset services on these websites without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.
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Oral reply to Parliamentary Question on Singapore dollar Malaysia ringgit exchange rate
Oral reply to Parliamentary Question on Singapore dollar Malaysia ringgit exchange rate
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"Strengthening Foundations and Driving Value Creation in Singapore's Listed Companies" - Address by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Singapore Institute of Directors’ inaugural Chairpersons Guild Forum on 6 March 2026
At the Singapore Institute of Directors’ inaugural Chairpersons Guild Forum on 6 March 2026, Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, spoke about the role of boards and strong board leadership in influencing strong shareholder outcomes, and highlighted how MAS would support the efforts of chairpersons and boards in putting in place such good practices in place.
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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host March 12 Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on March 12 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss public company disclosure reform, fund proxy voting, and a potential…
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SEC Announces Roundtable on Options Market Structure Reform
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on April 16, 2026, to discuss listed options market structure, including facilitating competition in a quote driven market, evaluating the customer experience, and…
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Central Bank of Ireland Launches Discussion Paper on Tokenisation and Distributed Ledger Technology in Financial Services
Central Bank of Ireland today published a Discussion Paper examining the potential role of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and tokenisation in the financial system . Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros, commenting on the publication, said: “Distributed ledger technology and tokenisation have the potential to transform how financial services are delivered. We believe this technology, if enabled and deployed correctly, can change the financial system for the better, including by helping the ...
AI Analysis
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has launched Discussion Paper 12 (DP12) on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and tokenisation in financial services to explore their transformative potential in areas like markets, funds, payments, and money, while assessing opportunities, risks, and enablers such as legal clarity and interoperability. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals CBI's proactive stance on integrating these technologies into a resilient financial system, aligning with EU ambitions like the Savings and Investment Union, and invites stakeholder input to shape future policy without proposing immediate rules. (Source: https://www.centralbank.ie/news/article/press-release-discussion-paper-tokenisation-and-distributed-ledger-technology-in-financial-services-5-march-26 [publication]; https://www.arthurcox.com/insights/central-bank-issues-discussion-paper-on-dlt-tokenisation-in-financial-services/ )
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FCA announces senior leadership appointments
We have appointed 2 new senior leaders, further strengthening our capability across key areas of our remit. Chris Knight will join us in July 2026 as director of insurance within our Supervision, Policy and Competition (SPC) division. He joins the FCA from Legal & General, where he has been the group chief risk officer for the last 5 years and member of the Group management committee. Prior to this, he was CEO of Legal & General Retail Retirement for 3 years.David Lymburn joined the Payment S...
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Pedro Machado: Interview with Reuters
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Impax Stocker (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Impax Stocker (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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FCA warns customers of HDH Investment Services Limited
We're concerned that HDH Investment Services Limited may have given unsuitable financial advice to some of its customers, potentially leading to financial loss. We recently placed restrictions on HDH Investment Services Limited (HDH). From 20 January 2026, HDH agreed to stop carrying out all regulated activities. This now means the firm can't give investment advice.HDH also agreed to write to all customers to explain what these restrictions mean for them. What customers should do nowIf you th...
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PS6/26 – Recognised exchanges policy and transfer of main indices
Policy statement 6/26
AI Analysis
PS6/26 finalizes the PRA's policy on recognized exchanges (REs) under Article 4(1)(72)(c) of the UK CRR, shifting responsibility to firms for assessing exchange and asset liquidity conditions while restating main indices in the PRA Rulebook and revoking SS20/13. This matters for PRA-regulated firms as it enables more dynamic, risk-sensitive capital treatments for traded assets, potentially expanding eligible REs and supporting competitiveness without PRA pre-approval.
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Regulators launch GenA.I. Sandbox++ to foster A.I. innovation across financial services
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Aurenbridge Alliance: BaFin warns consumers about the website aurenbridge(.)com and offers in WhatsApp groups
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website aurenbridge(.)com and WhatsApp groups operated under the company name Aurenbridge Alliance (e.g. “Aurenbridge Alliance (ABA)”). In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use an app called Cryplus to trade in financial instruments and cryptoassets. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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SFC obtains compensation and disqualification orders against former executive director of Coolpad Group Limited
No description available.
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SFC drives Asia-Pacific regulatory consensus to strengthen market resilience through collaboration and new technology
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FinrocketPro: BaFin warns consumers about the website finrocketpro(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company FinrocketPro and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website finrocketpro(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website unzerfinanzpro(.)de
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website unzerfinanzpro(.)de. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of conducting banking business without the required authorisation. Specifically, the website advertises loans.
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New speech by Julia Leung: Keynote speech at ASIFMA EU-Asia Financial Services Dialogue 2026
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Written reply to Parliamentary Question on NETS' QR System and SGQR
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on NETS' QR System and SGQR
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MAS Sets Supervisory Expectations on Financial Institutions for Transition Planning Practices in addressing Environmental Risk
MAS today issued three Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management - Transition Planning to separately set out MAS’ supervisory expectations for banks, insurers and asset managers to manage the transition and physical risks they and their portfolios face from climate change.
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ID 04/26 Issuance of Guidelines on Transition Planning (Insurers)
Inform insurers of the publication of an addendum on transition planning to the Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management, which sets out more detailed supervisory expectations for insurers to manage the transition and physical risks they face from climate change as part of a sound transition planning process.
AI Analysis
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued an addendum on **transition planning** to its Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management, outlining detailed supervisory expectations for insurers to address **climate transition and physical risks** through robust processes. This matters for compliance professionals as it mandates integration of climate risks into insurers' strategies, enhancing resilience amid global net-zero transitions and potential supervisory scrutiny. Effective immediately as of 05 March 2026, it builds on prior consultations to promote customer and investee decarbonization without indiscriminate divestment.[https://www.mas.gov.sg/regulation/circulars/id04_26]
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Special edition of the AMF Barometer: marked differences between women and men persist in terms of investment
Collective investments Marketing Financial products Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers ...
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Warning concerning the website www.parefturn.fund
No description available.
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Consumer investments priorities: strengthening trust, supporting investors
Speech by Lucy Castledine, director of consumer investments, at the TISA Inclusive Investing Conference 2026. Speaker: Lucy Castledine, director, consumer investmentsEvent: TISA Inclusive Investing Conference 2026Delivered: 4 March 2026Note: this is the speech as drafted and may differ from the delivered version.Reading time: 11 minutesKey points:Consumer investments are a cornerstone of the UK economy, with over 5,000 authorised firms and their representatives, serving 19 million adults – ar...
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Patrick Montagner: Deepening integration, enhancing scale and completing the Single Market
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FCA fines John Wood Group PLC for issuing misleading statements
John Wood Group PLC (Wood Group) has been fined £12,993,700 for publishing inaccurate information in its financial results. Following the poor performance of certain projects, Wood Group’s accounting judgements were inappropriately influenced by its desire to maintain previously stated financial results. Wood Group did not have adequate systems, controls or procedures to prevent this from happening.This resulted in Wood Group publishing inaccurate information in its full-year 2022 and 2023 fi...
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Examination of professional competence for “réviseurs d’entreprises” (statutory auditors) – 2025 Session (only in French)
No description available.
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Administrative sanction of 8 October 2025
Administrative sanction imposed on an investment firm
AI Analysis
The CSSF imposed an administrative sanction on 8 October 2025 against an unnamed investment firm, as detailed in a publication released on 4 March 2026. This enforcement action underscores CSSF's rigorous oversight of investment firms, particularly in areas like AML/CFT compliance, conduct rules, and organizational requirements, serving as a warning for similar entities to strengthen cooperation and internal controls. It matters because it highlights escalating fines for repeated or material breaches, potentially influencing supervisory expectations across Luxembourg's financial sector.
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Motor finance compensation scheme to include implementation period
We'd also streamline the scheme, so millions get compensation in 2026. We're considering over 1,000 responses to our proposals for a compensation scheme for motor finance customers who were treated unfairly.If we proceed with a scheme, we are likely to make several changes. If we do go ahead, we expect to publish final rules in late March. The timing of publication will be outside market hours and we'll confirm the date in advance. Final decisions on the scheme have not yet been made. But to ...
AI Analysis
The FCA is implementing a **streamlined motor finance compensation scheme** to address unfair commission disclosure practices, with final rules expected in late March 2026 and scheme launch in early 2026. This represents a major regulatory intervention affecting approximately 14 million motor finance agreements with estimated total redress costs of £8.2 billion, requiring immediate operational preparation by all lenders and finance providers.
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ASIC cancels Australian credit licence of John Adicho
ASIC cancels Australian credit licence of John Adicho
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ASIC disqualifies NSW director for the maximum period of five years
ASIC disqualifies NSW director for the maximum period of five years
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Written reply to Parliamentary Question on green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked loans
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked loans
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Written reply to Parliamentary Question on Philanthropic Contributions by Single Family Offices
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on Philanthropic Contributions by Single Family Offices
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Family Office
04 Mar 2026 Read more
04 Mar 2026 Read more
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida
Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.
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New investment funds drive reduction in costs to investors
New investment funds drive reduction in costs to investors 03 March 2026 Fund Management Press Releases Risk monitoring The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial markets regulator and supervisor, today publishes its 2025 market report on the costs and performance of EU retail investment products . This eighth Costs and Performance report shows that ongoing costs in the EU continued to decline in 2024. This is however mostly due to new investment funds entering the...
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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.677 March 3, 2026
No description available.
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Publication,Publication of AI Discussion Paper (Version 1.1)
No description available.
AI Analysis
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released the **AI Discussion Paper (Version 1.1)**, an updated consultation document addressing the sound utilization of artificial intelligence in Japan's financial sector. This revised version incorporates stakeholder feedback from the FSA AI Public-Private Forum (June-December 2025) and establishes the regulatory foundation for how financial institutions should approach AI governance, risk management, and compliance as AI adoption accelerates.
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BaFin warns consumers about the website imc-point(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website imc-point(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the operators are offering cryptoasset services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.
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Optinomic: BaFin warns against offers on the website optinomic(.)co
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website optinomic(.)co. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial, investment and crypto asset services without the required authorisation.
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watchvestvermittlung(.)com / wv-vermittlung(.)com: BaFin warns about websites and indicates identity fraud at the expense of Watchvest GmbH
The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers from the websites watchvestvermittlung(.)com and wv-vermittlung(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the website are offering banking services, in particular fixed-term deposits, and financial services without the required authorisation. They give the impression that their offers originate from Watchvest GmbH. It is a case of identity fraud. Watchvest GmbH has no connection with the w...
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OPBAS identifies areas where anti-money laundering supervisors can improve
The latest report from the Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) finds there is still room for improvement. The anti-money laundering supervisors of professional services firms are more effective than at any time since 2018. However, OPBAS remains concerned that their enforcement lacks the teeth to deter firms from falling short of minimum standards.OPBAS’s latest report found Professional Body Supervisors (PBSs) generally continue to demonstrate good levels o...
Effective Date: 31 December 2018
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CapitalFM: BaFin warns against offers on the website capitalfm(.)io
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website capitalfm(.)io. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.
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Statistical Notice 2026/02 - BEEDS user acceptance testing (UAT) environment – Statistical taxonomy v1.3.1 FINAL
Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder
AI Analysis
This Statistical Notice announces the final User Acceptance Testing (UAT) window for the BEEDS platform using Statistical Taxonomy v1.3.1 FINAL, open from 30 March to 17 April 2026, ahead of live submissions for end-May 2026 data due mid-June 2026. It matters for compliance as it mandates testing for statistical reporting firms and software houses to ensure valid submissions, with successful participation required for software houses to gain recognised status on the BoE's published list, impacting reporting readiness and vendor approvals.
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UK Listing Rules for investment entities review
We are bringing forward a review of some aspects of the UK Listing Rules to consider how they apply to specific types of investment entities. As part of the Primary Markets EffectivenessReviewwe explored which types of investment entities could be eligible to be listed. Since introducing the new listingruleswe have heard from stakeholders that these eligibility criteria, particularlyregardingrisk-spreading, may be unduly restrictive. We will use this review to assess if changes should be made...
AI Analysis
The FCA is conducting a targeted review of UK Listing Rules applicable to investment entities, with particular focus on whether current risk-spreading eligibility criteria are unduly restrictive and how rules support shareholder rights and conflict management. This review represents a potential material shift in listing accessibility for alternative investment funds and closed-ended investment vehicles, with final proposals expected by end-2026.
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/489 of 26 February 2026
implementing Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/426 of 26 February 2026
implementing Article 8a of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine
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Regulatory Notice 26-05
Regulatory Notice 26-05
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ESMA publishes the results of the annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments
ESMA publishes the results of the annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments 27 February 2026 Market data Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today the results of the annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments, which will apply from 6 April 2026. The calculations made available include: the liquidity assessment as per Articles 1 to 5 of CDR 201...
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Notifications sent by the CSSF to the competent authorities of other EEA Member States
Situation from February 2025 to February 2026
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Notifications received by the CSSF from the competent authorities of other EEA Member States
Situation from February 2025 to February 2026
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CSSF approvals of prospectuses
Situation from February 2025 to February 2026
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Identification of reporting requirements and checks for 2nd level completeness (Updated)
No description available.
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Written reply to Parliamentary Questions on Visa and Mastercard Fees
Written reply to Parliamentary Questions on Visa and Mastercard Fees
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The DFSA reminds investors to exercise caution and prudence in periods of…
The DFSA reminds investors to exercise caution and prudence in periods of…
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Mel Gunewardena as Director of the Office of International Affairs and Senior Markets Advisor to the Chairman
No description available.
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Alan Brubaker as Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
No description available.
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces David I. Miller as Director of Enforcement
No description available.
AI Analysis
The CFTC announced on March 2, 2026, the appointment of David I. Miller, a former federal prosecutor and white-collar defense attorney, as Director of Enforcement, replacing acting director Paul Hayeck. This leadership change signals a potential shift toward stricter enforcement against fraud, market manipulation, and abusive trading practices, particularly in commodities and digital assets, while emphasizing the division's core policing role over policy-making. Compliance professionals should monitor this for evolving enforcement priorities, as Miller's prosecutorial background and digital asset experience may intensify scrutiny on high-risk activities.
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Publication of guidance on documents and information to be submitted for the assessment of the shareholding structure of authorised IFMs – initial authorisation and modification of an authorised IFM (qualified and non-qualified shareholders)
No description available.
AI Analysis
The CSSF published guidance on 2 March 2026 specifying minimum documents and information required for assessing shareholding structures of authorised Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) during initial authorisation and subsequent modifications, covering both qualified and non-qualified shareholders. This matters because incomplete submissions will not be processed, potentially delaying authorisations or amendments amid ongoing CSSF scrutiny of governance and ownership in Luxembourg's fund sector.
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Guidance on the documents and information to be submitted for the assessment of the shareholding structure of authorised IFMs – initial authorisation and modification of an authorised IFM (qualified and non-qualified shareholders)
Version 1.0
AI Analysis
This CSSF guidance (Version 1.0, published 2 March 2026) specifies the minimum documents and information required for assessing shareholding structures of authorised Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) during initial authorisation or modifications involving qualified and non-qualified shareholders. It standardises submissions to ensure completeness, with incomplete applications rejected until fully provided, enhancing regulatory efficiency and scrutiny of ownership changes. Compliance professionals must prioritise this to avoid delays in authorisation processes for Luxembourg-domiciled IFMs.
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Central Bank welcomes publication of OECD Consumer Finance Risk Monitor
New OECD report highlights financial scams as top threat to consumers globally Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Colm Kincaid welcomed the publication of the OECD’s Consumer Finance Risk Monitor 2026 , a comprehensive global assessment examining consumer protection challenges across 60 international jurisdictions. Deputy Governor Kincaid emphasised the need for strengthened oversight as structural economic, technological and market-conduct risks converge to significantly elevate ...
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MetaFlow Finance: BaFin issues warning about job offers
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about job offers for a “part-time payment assistant” (Teilzeit-Auszahlungsassistent) appearing on the website metaflows(.)work. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website metaflows(.)work of offering consumers payment services without the required authorisation.
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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website goldingfx(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website goldingfx(.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation. Contrary to the claims on the website, the services offered do not originate from Golding Capital Partners GmbH, which has its registered office in Munich. This is a case of identity fraud.
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BaFin warns consumers about the website viforex(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website viforex(.)com. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.
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Getting the right directions − speech by Alan Taylor
Given at the Monetary Policy Mandate Conference at Norges Bank, Oslo
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Capitalis (Bank): BaFin warns consumers about the website capitalisgroup(.)site
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Capitalis and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in France, of using the website capitalisgroup(.)site to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business without the required authorisation.
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Financiamas: BaFin warns consumers about the website financiamas-cs(.)com
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Financiamas and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in Madrid, Spain, of using the website financiamas-cs(.)com to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business without the required authorisation.
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Sophia Bennani appointed AMF Director of Inspections
Appointment Institutional Sophia Bennani appointed AMF Director of Inspections
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FCA opens authorisation gateway for targeted support
Firms can now apply for permission to provide targeted support. Targeted support is a once in a generation change that will help millions navigate their financial lives. From 6 April 2026, people’s banks, pension providers, or other financial firms that are authorised for targeted support can provide suggestions designed for groups of consumers with common characteristics. This will help them make important decisions across their pensions and investments.We want authorised firms to be ready t...
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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (February 20, 2026)
No description available.
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KPH Advisory Services (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
KPH Advisory Services (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Wealth ManagerAll Firms
Sugon Ventures - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm – Sugon Ventures
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Stalwart Investments Limited (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Stalwart Investments Limited (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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SB Leasing Ireland Limited (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
SB Leasing Ireland Limited (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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Earston Limited t/a Earston Wealth Management (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
Earston Limited t/a Earston Wealth Management (Clone) - Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm
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New speech by Kelvin Wong: Speech at the Chinese New Year Cocktail Reception for Financial Services Industry
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PRA Regulatory Digest – February 2026
The PRA Regulatory Digest is for people working in the UK financial services industry and highlights key regulatory news and publications delivered for the month.
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Investment fund managers
Situation as of 31 December 2025
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The CSSF’s supervisory priorities in the area of sustainable finance
Update March 2026
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Axoria AI: BaFin warns against offers on the website axoria(.)ai
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website axoria(.)ai. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.
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BaFin warns about the series of platforms „Sofortiger Aimex/Saimex Trade“
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns customers about online trading platforms that use the name “Sofortiger Aimex/ Sofortiger Saimex”. According to information available to BaFin, operators are providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.
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Temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3…
Temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3…
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Regulatory Notice 26-06
FINRA publishes Notices to provide firms with timely information on a variety of issues. To obtain a Notice published prior to 1995, please contact FINRA MediaSource at (240) 386-4200.
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Comments by MAS on Market Conditions
In response to media queries, MAS said that it is closely monitoring developments arising from the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and is assessing the impact on the domestic economy and financial system.
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DFSA AML and Glossary Modules amendments come into force; FAQs published
DFSA AML and Glossary Modules amendments come into force; FAQs published
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DFSA Reminder: Current DFSA Working arrangements – Statement: 1 March 2026
DFSA Reminder: Current DFSA Working arrangements – Statement: 1 March 2026
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