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ESMA publishes report on cross-border marketing of funds including statistics on notifications

ESMA publishes report on cross-border marketing of funds including statistics on notifications 06 January 2026 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its third report on marketing requirements and marketing communications under the Regulation on cross-border distribution of funds . For the first time, the report includes statistics on notifications of cross-border marketing of funds. Drawing on input from ...

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ESMA signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India

ESMA signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India 27 January 2026 CCP International cooperation The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate cooperation and exchange of information for the recognition of central counterparties (CCPs) established in India and supervised by RBI. This agreement marks a significant step...

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Emil the Seal hijacks Waterloo station to warn commuters about investment scams

FCA stunt launches new Firm Checker tool as around 700,000 people lose money to investment scams. Morning commuters at London Waterloo got more than their usual caffeine hit today when a mysterious 'ATM' promising to 'give away a fortune' stopped them in their tracks โ€“ and revealed an unexpected surprise.As curious passers-by approached the machine, the screen slid open to unveil Emil the Seal, the FCA's finance-friendly mascot, delivering a blunt message about the dangers of investment scams...

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FCA seeks views on how to help close the protection gap

The FCA has called on the insurance industry to help more consumers access products that support them and their families if they become critically ill or die. The interim findings of its competition review of pure protection products found that, for those consumers that have taken out protection insurance, the market mostly works well. There are a wide range of products, most consumers can claim when they need to, and the costs of cover have remained stable in the last few years.But 58% of ad...

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Central Bank of Ireland completes sale of Spencer Dock (East Wing) building to the Office of Public Works

Central Bank of Ireland has successfully completed the sale of its Spencer Dock (East Wing) building to the Office of Public Works for โ‚ฌ23.7m. The sale of Spencer Dock was a key element of the Central Bankโ€™s longer term property strategy aligned to our decision to develop a single Dockland Campus through the purchase of our North Wall Quay building and subsequent purchase of our Mayor Street building. This sale of the East Wing, to Office of Public Works on 22 January 2026, follows the earlie...

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SEC Charges ADM and Three Former Executives with Accounting and Disclosure Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) and its former executives, Vince Macciocchi and Ray Young, and a litigated action against its former executive Vikram Luthar, for โ€ฆ

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Mills Review to consider how AI will reshape retail financial services

The FCA has launched a review into the implications of advanced AI on consumers, retail financial markets and regulators. The Review will be led by Sheldon Mills and builds on the FCAโ€™s existing work on AI. This includes its AI Discussion Paper, AI Sprint, and AI Lab including AI Live Testing and its groundbreaking Supercharged Sandbox supported by NVIDIA.AI is already embedded across financial services. Rapid advances in generative, agentic and emerging forms of AI mean the next phase of cha...

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Guavapay Limited enters compulsory liquidation

On 21 January 2026, Guavapay Limited entered compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver, an officer of the Insolvency Service, is its liquidator. Guavapay is authorised by the FCA to issue E-money and provide payment services to its customers.On 17 September 2025, Guavapay agreed to a voluntary requirement with the FCA, restricting the activities it can undertake. See details on the Financial Services Register.As liquidator, The Official Receiver is responsible for:Managing customer claims...

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SEC and CFTC Reschedule Joint Event on Harmonization, U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event, previously scheduled for Jan. 27, now rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at CFTCโ€ฆ

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ASIC Annual Forum to focus on the challenges of a rapidly evolving economy as it returns to Melbourne in November

ASIC Annual Forum to focus on the challenges of a rapidly evolving economy as it returns to Melbourne in November

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ASICโ€™s annual report reveals strong growth in enforcement action and investigations and keen focus on strengthening markets

ASICโ€™s annual report reveals strong growth in enforcement action and investigations and keen focus on strengthening markets

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ASIC cancels AFS licence of CPG Research & Advisory for ceasing business operations and unpaid industry funding levies

ASIC cancels AFS licence of CPG Research & Advisory for ceasing business operations and unpaid industry funding levies

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Construction industry director charged with breach of directorโ€™s duties and providing false and misleading documents

Construction industry director charged with breach of directorโ€™s duties and providing false and misleading documents

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Former CEO of AI marketing company Metigy pleads guilty to misleading investors and dishonestly using his position

Former CEO of AI marketing company Metigy pleads guilty to misleading investors and dishonestly using his position

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ASIC successfully defends special leave application to the High Court by Cigno Australia director Mark Swanepoel and BSF Solutions director Brenton Harrison

ASIC successfully defends special leave application to the High Court by Cigno Australia director Mark Swanepoel and BSF Solutions director Brenton Harrison

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ASIC takes action against MWL Financial Services, former director Nicholas Maikousis, and Imperial Capital Group Australia over alleged Shield advice failures

ASIC takes action against MWL Financial Services, former director Nicholas Maikousis, and Imperial Capital Group Australia over alleged Shield advice failures

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ASIC issues over $2.2 million in infringement notices to 12 large proprietary companies for alleged failure to lodge financial reports

ASIC issues over $2.2 million in infringement notices to 12 large proprietary companies for alleged failure to lodge financial reports

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ASIC announces transformational package to safeguard Australiaโ€™s financial markets in response to ASX Inquiry interim report

ASIC announces transformational package to safeguard Australiaโ€™s financial markets in response to ASX Inquiry interim report

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Richard Ernest Aurichtโ€™s liquidator registration cancellation overturned on appeal, substituted with five-year suspension

Richard Ernest Aurichtโ€™s liquidator registration cancellation overturned on appeal, substituted with five-year suspension

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New regime for securities and what consumers should look out for

We urge consumers thinking of investing in high-risk securities, such as mini-bonds and loan notes, to continue to be cautious. On 19 January 2026, the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading regime came into force. The regime sets new rules and standards about when an offer of securities to the public can be made.A security is a financial instrument that represents some type of financial value (for example, shares, bonds and stock) that can be traded on a financial exchange.The types of secu...

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FCA seeks feedback on further rules for cryptoasset firms

We are seeking views on further rules for cryptoasset firms as the final step in our consultations on our crypto rules. We have made significant progress in delivering our crypto roadmap and are helping firms to meet our standards and get ready for when the gateway opens in September 2026.We have set out our proposals on how the Consumer Duty, conduct standards, redress and safeguarding will apply to cryptoasset firms. We are also seeking feedback on our proposed approach to international cry...

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SEC and CFTC to Hold Joint Event on Harmonization, U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at CFTC headquarters to discuss harmonization between theโ€ฆ

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SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Continue Discussion on Regulatory Framework for Finders and Begin Exploring the Private Secondary Market

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will also beโ€ฆ

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SEC Seeks Candidates for Membership on the Investor Advisory Committee

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking candidates for appointment as members of the SECโ€™s Investor Advisory Committee, established pursuant to Section 39 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to help protect investors and improve securitiesโ€ฆ

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Leadingย Assetย Management: BaFin warns consumers about WhatsApp groups and the LAMย INT app

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered in WhatsApp groups operated by Leading Asset Management, Denver, USA. BaFin suspects the operators of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services in these groups without the required authorisation.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website skyvault(.)ltd

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website skyvault(.)ltd. 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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Aureusย Trade: BaFin warns consumers about the website: aureus-trade(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered by Aureus Trade. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website aureus-trade(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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bxforex(.)com:ย BaFin warns consumers about website and identity theft

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website bxforex(.)com. 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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Rostock24 Limited: BaFin warns consumers about the website Rostock24(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Rostock24 Limited and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website rostock24(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. Rostock24 Limited, which purportedly has its head office in Nuremberg, claims to be registered with the British Companies House. This is not the case.

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Closing of the 2025 accounts: the AMF flags up points for vigilance and issues recommendations

Financial disclosures & corporate financing Periodic & ongoing disclosures Reporting ESEF Closing of the 2025 accounts: the AMF flags up points for vigilance and issues recommendations

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SEC Seeks Candidates for Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking candidates to fill a limited number of vacancies on the agencyโ€™s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which provides advice and recommendations to the Commission on rules, regulations, andโ€ฆ

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bb-consults(.)com: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website bb-consults(.)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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Division of Corporation Finance Names Senior Staff

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the senior team from the Division of Corporation Finance responsible for advising division Director James Moloney on all matters the division has before the Commission. These include rulemakingโ€ฆ

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Christina M. Thomas to Rejoin the Division of Corporation Finance as Deputy Director

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Christina M. Thomas will rejoin the Division of Corporation Finance in February as deputy director and chief advisor on disclosure, policy, and rulemaking.โ€œChristina brings her deep technicalโ€ฆ

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Keith E. Cassidy Named Director of the Division of Examinations

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Keith E. Cassidy has been appointed Director of the Division of Examinations. Mr. Cassidy has served as Acting Director since May 2024 and previously was the divisionโ€™s Deputy Director, Actingโ€ฆ

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The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the role and involvement of the compliance function at investment services providers

Supervision Compliance Journalists Investment services providers The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the role and involvement of the compliance function at investment services providers

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Applications now open for next round of FCAโ€™s AI Live Testing

We have opened applications for the second cohort of our AI Live Testing service. AI Live Testing is the first of its kind in the financial sector to help firms who are ready to use AI in UK financial markets. Participating firms receive tailored support from our regulatory team and our technical partner Advai to develop, assess and deploy safe and responsible AI.The service helps firms to consider key questions around evaluating AI including governance, risk management and monitoring to help...

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Tribunal upholds ban and fines for corrupt and dishonest adviser

The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him ยฃ2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal. The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him ยฃ2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal.Mr Reynolds was dishonest when he gave pension transfer advice and investment recommendations to his customers, causing them significant harm.Mr Reynolds showed a clear disregard for his customersโ€™ intere...

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Logic Investments Ltd enters special administration

On 16 January 2026, Logic Investments Ltd (Logic Investments) entered special administration. Alex Watkins and Ed Boyle of Interpath Ltd were appointed as joint special administrators. Logic Investments is FCA authorised and regulated to provide wealth management services. On 16 December 2025, Logic Investments agreed to an FCA requirement preventing it from accepting new clients, client money or assets; or moving existing client money or assets without FCA consent. This was done because of c...

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ADGM Academy Hosts groundbreaking activities under the theme โ€œBridging Knowledge & Building the Nationโ€ at ADFW 2025

ADGM Academy Hosts groundbreaking activities under the theme โ€œBridging Knowledge & Building the Nationโ€ at ADFW 2025

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ADGM Registration Authority Publishes New Commercial Permits Rules for Events, Sales and Promotions and Temporary Commercial Activity

ADGM Registration Authority Publishes New Commercial Permits Rules for Events, Sales and Promotions and Temporary Commercial Activity

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APIAC and Opus 2 Announce Office Openings in the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre as Abu Dhabiโ€™s Dispute Resolution Community Expands

APIAC and Opus 2 Announce Office Openings in the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre as Abu Dhabiโ€™s Dispute Resolution Community Expands

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ADGMโ€™s FSRA issues alert concerning fraudulent scheme and false and misleading claims - SGV Advisory FZ LLC or Strategic Global Ventures

ADGMโ€™s FSRA issues alert concerning fraudulent scheme and false and misleading claims - SGV Advisory FZ LLC or Strategic Global Ventures

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Two-five-management.com: BaFin warns about website and identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers from the website two-five-management(.)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 TwoFive Management GmbH, which is registered with BaFin as an AIF asset management company, Section 2 (4) of the Germa...

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White Rock Financial Consultancy Limited: BaFin warns against offers on the website whiterock-financial(.)eu

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website whiterock-financial(.)eu and against the alleged operator White Rock Financial Consultancy Limited from London, United Kingdom. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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Court approves FCAโ€™s proposals to distribute Asset Land investor funds

On 19 December 2025 the High Court approved the FCAโ€™s proposals to distribute funds to Asset Land investors. The Court has directed the FCA to pay funds to investors in the Asset Land schemes who provide valid bank account details to the FCA on or before 20 February 2026.Investors who have not received previous communications from the FCA or who have not updated their contact information are requested to immediately contact the FCA using the details below.Please ensure this is completed no la...

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Paragonix Edge: BaFin warns consumers about further Paragonix Edge websites

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about โ€œParagonix Edgeโ€ and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the websites paragonixedge(.)org, hhessel(.)com, funkmp(.)com und altenweerth(.)com of offering consumers cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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COIN Bull Vision:ย BaFinย warns against offers on website coinbullvisionltd(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website coinbullvisionltd(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the trading platform COIN Bull Vision Ltd. (also: COIN Bull Vision GmbH) is providing financial, investment and crypto asset services without the required authorisation.

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FragFinanz: BaFin warns against offers on website fragfinanz(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on website fragfinanz(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, banking transactions, especially fixed-term deposits, financial or investment services are being provided by FragFinanz without the required authorisation.

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Identity fraud:ย BaFinย warns against offers on websites ubpmanagement(.)co, commerzglobal(.)com, longsharks(.)com and paribasgroup(.)net

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the websites ubpmanagement(.)co, commerzglobal(.)com, longsharks(.)com and paribasgroup(.)net. According to information available to BaFin, the companies UBP Management and Commerz Global, allegedly based in Frankfurt, and Longsharks Capital and Paribas Group, allegedly based in London, are offering financial or investment services and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate...

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FCA fines oil rig consultant ยฃ309,843 for insider dealing

The FCA has fined Russel Gerrity ยฃ309,843 for using inside information to net himself ยฃ128,765. As a consultant, Mr Gerrity had access to information about whether oil and gas had been discovered during the drilling of wells. Between October 2018 and January 2022, he took advantage of this and used inside information to buy shares in Chariot Oil & Gas Limited and Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Plc ahead of announcements that increased their price. On another occasion, he used inside information t...

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Central Bank of Ireland and Banca dโ€™Italia launch first joint Innovation Data Challenge

Central Bank of Ireland and Banca dโ€™Italia are launching the Innovation Data Challenge 2026, a joint initiative designed to foster cutting-edge research and innovation in the retail payments sector. The Challenge reflects the shared commitment of the two Institutions to promoting applied research, international collaboration, and the responsible use of data and technology to shape the future of payments. The initiative brings together leading Irish and Italian universities, including Universi...

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parex-am(.)com:ย BaFin warns consumers about website and identity theft

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website parex-am(.)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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J. Russell McGranahan Named SEC General Counsel

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that J. Russell โ€œRustyโ€ McGranahan has been named SEC General Counsel. As the SECโ€™s chief legal officer, Mr. McGranahan will oversee the provision of legal expertise and advice to the Office of theโ€ฆ

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BaFinย warns consumers about the website ownmoodspace(.)com.

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Own Mood Space and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website ownmoodspace(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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PRA to streamline supervision as part of 2026 priorities

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has today published its supervisory priorities for 2026, outlining in a letter its sector-specific priorities for the coming year to all banks, building societies, insurers and other PRA-regulated firms.

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Five Pillars DeFi: BaFinย warns consumers about the website fivepillarstoken(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) suspects the unknown operators of the website fivepillarstoken(.)com of offering consumers cryptoasset services in Germany without the required authorisation. The offers include โ€œcrypto debit cardsโ€ and staking using Five Pillars Tokens.

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The AMF sets its priorities for 2026 for deeper, safer and more resilient financial markets open to innovation

Strategy Supervision Institutional Other professionals Retail investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF sets its priorities for 2026 for...

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Telegram groups and trading app: BaFin warns consumers about identity theft in connection with the apps โ€œNYLIโ€ and โ€œNYLIPLUSโ€

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons are using Telegram groups and chats to contact German investors. The initiators of these messenger groups purport to be the US company โ€œMacKay Shieldsโ€. This is a case of identity fraud.

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WhatsApp groups and trading app: BaFin warns consumers about identity theft in connection with the app โ€œPayDenProโ€

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons are using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact German investors. The initiators of these WhatsApp groups purport to be the US company โ€œPayden & Rygelโ€. This is a case of identity theft misusing the names of real employees.

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The European Supervisory Authorities and UK financial regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding on oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers under DORA

The European Supervisory Authorities and UK financial regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding on oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers under DORA 14 January 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation International cooperation The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA โ€“ the ESAs) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of England (BoE), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This agreement...

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BaFin warns consumers about the website givhalbank(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website givhalbank(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, this website is being used to offer banking business and financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFinย warns consumers about the website blitz365finance(.)org and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website blitz365finance(.)org. According to information available to BaFin, the operators are offering financial and cryptoasset services on the website without the required authorisation. The unknown operators of the website are not supervised by BaFin. This is a case of identity fraud against a Swiss company.

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UK and EU regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen oversight of critical third parties

The Financial Conduct Authority, Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority (UK regulators) have together signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Supervisory Authorities to enhance cooperation and oversight of critical third parties (CTPs) that fall under the UKโ€™s CTP regime.

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ESMAโ€™s Digital and Data strategies support supervision of EU financial markets

ESMAโ€™s Digital and Data strategies support supervision of EU financial markets 13 January 2026 About ESMA Market data Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has adopted a new Digital Strategy and updated its Data Strategy . They reflect ESMAโ€™s commitment to smarter regulatory reporting and technology-driven supervision, promote synergies and innovation while reducing unnecessary complexity. The digital strategy...

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FCA highlights good practice and risks in complex ETPs for retail investors

We reviewed how firms sell complex exchange traded products (ETPs) to retail consumers. Complex ETPs are a subset of the wider ETP market and include high-risk investment strategies that can be difficult for retail consumers to understand.We assessed how firms of different sizes and business models evaluate these products, communicate key risks and monitor outcomes under the Consumer Duty.Given the complexity and risk profile of ETPs, it is essential firms make sure investors have the knowled...

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FINMA publishes guidance on risks associated with the custody of cryptobased assets

In new guidance, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA explains how it assesses the risks associated with the custody of cryptobased assets. The guidance sets out the rules that institutions must abide by in order to keep cryptobased assets safe.

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SEC to Host Hybrid Event on Regulation S-P for Small Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will hold its third and final outreach event to help firms comply with amendments to Regulation S-P. The event, which is focused on small firms, is open to in-person or virtual attendance, and isโ€ฆ

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FCA obtains ยฃ265,523.96 confiscation order against Collateral fraudster Andrew Currie

The FCA has secured a confiscation order of ยฃ265,523.96 against Andrew Currie. Mr Currie was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to 2 years 6 months imprisonment for defrauding investors through the collapsed peer-to-peer lending platform Collateral (UK) Ltd.He diverted funds from Collateral investors and used them for personal gain, including the purchase of a property in Spain.At a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 9 January 2026, Mr Currie was ordered to pay ยฃ265,523.96. This amount represen...

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Identity fraud:ย BaFinย warns against offers on website ellis-ag(.)net

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website ellis-ag(.)net. According to information available to BaFin, financial or investment services and crypto asset services are being offered on this platform without the required authorisation. According to the current state of knowledge, there is no connection to the Swiss company Ellis AG, Zurich. This is likely to be a case of identity fraud.

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SEC Publishes Staff Report on Capital-Raising Dynamics

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation today published and delivered to Congress its 2025 staff report that serves as a comprehensive and data-rich resource on capital-raising dynamicsโ€ฆ

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Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales Amendment โ€“ Market Notice 8 January 2026

This Market Notice sets out amendment to the schedule for sales in Q1 2026 of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes.

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Pension value to be put under the spotlight

Pension schemes must now publish transparent data on their performance, costs, and service quality, according to new proposals from the FCA, DWP, and TPR. Pension schemes will need to publish clear data on their performance, costs and quality of service, under proposals announced today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR). If a pension offers poor value, firms and trustees must then fix it by moving savers to bet...

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2026 fines

This page contains information about fines published during 2026. The total amount of fines so far is ยฃ371,700. Firm or individual finedDateAmountReasonRichard Adam07/01/2026ยฃ232,800The Final Notice refers to knowing concern in breaches of Article 15 of the Market Abuse Regulations, Listing Rule 1.3.3R, Listing Principle 1 and Premium Listing Principle 2.Zafar Khan07/01/2026ยฃ138,900The Final Notice refers to knowing concern in breaches of Article 15 of the Market Abuse Regulations, Listing Ru...

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Alpha Blue Capital und Blue Capital: BaFin warns against offers on the websites bluealphafx(.)com and h5.bluealphasystem(.)net, in the app โ€œBCAAT,โ€ and in WhatsApp groups

In the WhatsApp groups, investors are recommended to invest in financial instruments that can then be traded via the platform h5.bluealphasystem(.)net or the aforementioned app.

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Cantor: BaFin warns against identity fraud in WhatsApp groups and against app CDAfin

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are allegedly operated by Cantor Fitzgerald and led by Leopold Schneider. BaFin is not aware of the existence of this person. According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies, which can allegedly be traded via CDAfin app, are offered in various WhatsApp groups. According to the current state of knowledge, there is no connec...

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Capital Holdings: BaFin warns about the website capitalholdings(.)icu

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers on the website capitalholdings(.)icu. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the websites are offering banking transactions and financial services without the required authorisation.

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Sicherangelegt(.)de: BaFin warns consumers about website

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about fixed-term deposit offers from the website sicherangelegt(.)de. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the website are offering banking services, in particular fixed-term deposits, without the required authorisation.

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Baird Capital: BaFin warns against identity fraud in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are allegedly operated by Baird Capital and led by a Thomas Becker. BaFin is not aware of the existence of this person. According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies are offered in WhatsApp groups and the so-called Baird Capital Investment Program III is being promoted. According to the current state of knowledge, there ...

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blauline(.)ai:ย BaFin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website blauline(.)ai. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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FCA fines former finance directors of Carillion plc (in liquidation)

The FCA has fined 2 former finance directors for their part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc. Richard Adam and Zafar Khan were both aware of serious financial troubles in Carillionโ€™s UK construction business but failed to reflect this in company announcements or alert the Board and audit committee, leading to poor oversight.Mr Adam and Mr Khan have been fined ยฃ232,800 and ยฃ138,900, respectively. The fines were imposed after Mr Adam and Mr Khan withdrew their challenges t...

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Minutes of the UK Money Markets Code Sub-Committee โ€“ December 2025

The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.

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ESMA publishes report on cross-border marking of funds including statistics on notifications

ESMA publishes report on cross-border marking of funds including statistics on notifications 06 January 2026 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its third report on marketing requirements and marketing communications under the Regulation on cross-border distribution of funds . For the first time, the report includes statistics on notifications of cross-border marketing of funds. Drawing on input from Na...

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Bit500: BaFin warns consumers about the website bit500(.)eu

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website bit500(.)eu. 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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ESAsโ€™ Joint Board of Appeal rules on reimbursement of costs in an appeal brought by NOVIS Insurance Company against the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

ESAsโ€™ Joint Board of Appeal rules on reimbursement of costs in an appeal brought by NOVIS Insurance Company against the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) 05 January 2026 Board of Appeal Joint Committee The Joint Board of Appeal (โ€œThe Boardโ€) of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) โ€“ the EBA, ESMA, EIOPA โ€“ has issued its decision on costs arising in the appeal brought by NOVIS Insurance Company, NOVIS Versicherungsgesellschaft, NOVIS Compagnia di Assicurazio...

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FCA opens investigation into claims management company

The FCA has opened an enforcement investigation into The Claims Protection Agency Limited (TCPA) following concerns about its advertising and sales tactics in relation to potential motor finance claims. The FCA is investigating what customers were told about the amount of redress they might obtain, whether they were told they could make a claim for free, and whether they were pressurised to sign up.Announcing the investigation allows TCPA customers to consider their options.The FCA has not re...

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Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) Operational Direction and Guidelines for UK Insurersโ€™ Section IV Notifications

The Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) is a mutual recognition agreement between the UK and Switzerland, effective from 1 January 2026. This agreement enhances cross-border market access for financial services between the two countries.

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TPK Vermรถgensverwaltungsย KG: suspected offer to the public of shares in AuAย 24ย AG without the required prospectus

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has sufficient grounds to suspect that TPK Vermรถgensverwaltungs KG is offering securities to the public in Germany in the form of shares in AuA 24 AG without the required prospectus. There are no indications that the conditions for exemption from the prospectus requirement are met.

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SEC Announces Retirement of Division of Corporation Finance Deputy Director Cicely LaMothe

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Cicely LaMothe, Deputy Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, has retired from the agency.โ€œCicely has gone above and beyond the call of duty over the past twenty-four years to serveโ€ฆ

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Michael Pettifer Insurance Brokers Limited enters liquidation

On 21 November 2025, Michael Pettifer Insurance Brokers Limited, trading as MPI Brokers, entered creditorsโ€™ voluntary liquidation. Robert Cooksey of Bridgestones Limited has been appointed as liquidator. MPI Brokers was authorised and regulated by the FCA to sell and arrange insurance policies. The firm specialised in travel insurance.If you need to contact the liquidator, please contact Bridgestones using the details below:Email: mail@bridgestones.co.ukIn writing: MPI Brokers (In Liquidation...

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 28 October 2025

The Bank's Court of Directors acts as a unitary board, setting the organisation's strategy and budget and taking key decisions on resourcing and appointments. Required to meet a minimum seven times per year, it has five executive members from the Bank and up to nine non-executive members.

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App โ€œRBC NLโ€: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups and indicates identity fraud at the expense of Robeco

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against WhatsApp groups such as โ€žS373 Robeco Kernmitgliedergruppeโ€œ, โ€œM2 Robeco Value Investing Kreisโ€œ and โ€ž999 Robeco Investment Strategiezentrum - Blockhandelโ€œ, which are allegedly operated by the Frankfurt a.M.-based company Robeco Deutschland, Zweigniederlassung der Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (โ€žRobecoโ€œ). In the WhatsApp groups consumers are enticed to trade financial products via the app โ€žRBC NLโ€œ. It is suspected that...

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SEC Charges Three Purported Crypto Asset Trading Platforms and Four Investment Clubs with Scheme That Targeted Retail Investors on Social Media

The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed charges against purported crypto asset trading platforms Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co. Ltd., and Cirkor Inc. and investment clubs AI Wealth Inc., Lane Wealth Inc., AI Investmentโ€ฆ

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ESMA publishes 2024 data on cross-border investment activity of firms

ESMA publishes 2024 data on cross-border investment activity of firms 22 December 2025 Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, in cooperation with National Competent Authorities (NCAs), completed an analysis of the cross-border provision of investment services in 2024 . Data was gathered from investment firms across 30 jurisdictions in the EU/EEA. The main findings include: Around 370 financial firms provid...

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AMF 2025 Barometer: in search of autonomy, many French people turn to artificial intelligence when they want to invest

Long term investment Shares Artificial intelligence Retail investors Journalists AMF 2025 Barometer: in search of autonomy, many French people turn to artificial intelligence when they want to invest

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FCA stops Verus Financial Services Limited from carrying out regulated activities and tightens asset restrictions

The FCA has removed all regulatory permissions from Verus Financial Services Limited requiring it to stop conducting all regulated activities and imposed a more stringent assets restriction. The action follows concerns that the firm has repeatedly breached an existing asset restriction, which prevented it from selling, transferring or diminishing its assets without our approval. It also failed to comply with a Financial Ombudsman Service decision. We issued a First Supervisory Notice (PDF) on...

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Minutes of the Money Market Committee meeting โ€“ December 2025

The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.

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Paragonix Edge:ย BaFinย warns consumers about the websiteย paragonixedge(.)app

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website paragonixedge(.)app. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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ESMA selects EuroCTP to become the first Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs

ESMA selects EuroCTP to become the first Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs 19 December 2025 Press Releases Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has selected EuroCTP as the first Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the EU, in a step forward for the transparency of equity markets in the EU. Natasha Cazenave, ESMAโ€™s Executive Director, said: โ€œTodayโ€™s announcement...

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โ€œThe Year That Was and Will Beโ€

In this, his final blog for 2025, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf reflects on Ireland and the euro areaโ€™s economic performance and looks ahead to 2026, drawing on the Quarterly Bulletin and latest eurosystem staff projections published this week.

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Greater flexibility to be given for setting future contactless limits

People could find it easier to pay using contactless, thanks to greater flexibility and the removal of red tape by the FCA. Banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limit for contactless payments, allowing them to better respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology. They are also being encouraged to let customers set their own limit, or turn contactless off altogether, as many high street banks already do. People are using cont...

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BaFin warns consumers about series of platforms

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns customers about online trading platforms that use the slogan โ€œ[...] invest your money in the world of cryptocurrencies with [...]โ€. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. The websites have the same text design and layout.

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Quarterly Bulletin 2025:4 Prudent ambition needed as multinational investment underpins more positive growth outlook

MDD is projected to grow by just below 4 per cent in 2025. From 2026 to 2028, MDD is forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 2.9 per cent per annum. More positive momentum in MNE investment amid lower uncertainty contrasts with slower pace of growth in domestic sectors and cooling of the labour market as drag from capacity constraints becomes evident. Outlook for slightly higher overall inflation, as underlying services price growth more persistent at a higher rate than pre-pandemic. Th...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns against offers from Ambassador Management GmbH, Ambassador Financial Group Ltd. and Ambassador Global Systems LLC

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers, in particular offers to purchase shares and alleged pre-IPO shares, which are purportedly brokered by Ambassador. According to information available to BaFin, Ambassador Management GmbH, supposedly based in Frankfurt am Main, Ambassador Financial Group Ltd. and Ambassador Global Systems LLC are providing financial or investment services without the required authorisation. According to the current state of knowledge, there...

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Artificial Intelligence Consortium minutes โ€“ October 2025

The Artificial Intelligence Consortium (AIC) aims to provide a platform for public-private engagement to further dialogue on the capabilities, development, deployment, use, and potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in UK financial services.

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Senvix: BaFin warns against offers on website senvix(.)de

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website senvix(.)de. According to information available to BaFin, the trading platform Senvix, allegedly based in Frankfurt, is providing financial, investment and crypto asset services without the required authorisation.

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Krypto Holdings Ltd: BaFin warns against offers on the website krypto-holdings(.)com

Krypto Holdings Ltd., allegedly based in Frankfurt am Main and Widnau, Switzerland, offers crypto asset services on its website krypto-holdings(.)com and via unsolicited telephone calls and emails. The necessary authorisation for this has not been granted.

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Joshua T. White Named SEC Chief Economist

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that financial economist and academic scholar Dr. Joshua T. White will return to the agency beginning the week of Jan. 5, 2026, to serve as its Chief Economist and Director of the Division ofโ€ฆ

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SEC Office of the Investor Advocate Delivers to Congress Report on Activities for Fiscal Year 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Office of the Investor Advocate today delivered its Report on Activities for the Fiscal Year 2025 to Congress, highlighting the initiatives and work of the office during the fiscal year.The report includes:Anโ€ฆ

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ESMA reviews impact of Guidelines on ESG or sustainability related terms in fund names

ESMA reviews impact of Guidelines on ESG or sustainability related terms in fund names 17 December 2025 Risk monitoring Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial market regulator and supervisor, released research today assessing the impact of its fund naming guidelines on ESG and sustainability-related terms. The study found that ESMAโ€™s Guidelines have: Improved consistency in the use of ESG terms by increasing alignment of fund names and the...

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Open banking: a year of progress

Open banking in the UK is growing rapidly. Latest industry figures show there are more than 16 million users now benefiting from the service. The number of open banking payments has soared by 53% year on year, reflecting a significant shift in how consumers and businesses manage their finances.See the API performance statsA key driver of this transformation is the rise of variable recurring payments (VRPs), which now account for 16% of all open banking transactions. VRPs allow consumers and b...

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Bespoke market risk rules could unlock growth

Weโ€™re seeking feedback on whether tailored market risk rules for non-bank trading firms could remove unnecessary barriers, free up capital and attract new market participants, ultimately supporting economic growth. The rules in place today were originally designed for banks to ensure they held enough capital to absorb major trading losses and protect depositors.While that approach is sensible, it means non-bank trading firms face the same standards even though the potential harm from their fa...

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FCA seeks feedback on proposals for UK crypto rules

We are asking for views on new proposals as the next step in shaping the UKโ€™s crypto rules. These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people can trust. We want a market where innovation can thrive, but where people understand the risks. Regulation cannot โ€“ and should not โ€“ remove all risk. Instead, it should make sure anyone investing in crypto does so with their eyes open.Our proposals apply a similar approach to crypto as we do in ...

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FINMA launches consultation on partially revised Circular 2016/7 โ€œVideo and online identificationโ€

On 16 December 2025, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA launched the consultation on the partially revised Circular 2016/7 โ€œVideo and online identificationโ€. The consultation will go on until 27 February 2026.

Deadline: 27 February 2026
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FCA announces new members of its Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee

Earlier this year, we undertook a refresh of our Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee. In line with good governance, we planned to refresh the membership on a staggered basis, allowing us to bring in new expertise whilst benefiting from some continuity. Following this process, we are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Committee:Elly Dowding, Director of ESG AccordFarnam Bidgoli, Independent AdviserThese appointments reflect our commitment to drawing on diverse exp...

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FCA sets out plans to help build mortgage market of the future

First-time buyers and the self-employed could get a step-up onto the housing ladder, under new plans from the FCA. Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.The FCA will focus on 4 areas:First-time buyers & underserved consumers: Simplifying mortgage rules to allow more flexible products that reflect different working patterns and income levels at different stages of life.Later-life lending: Review...

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The AMF examines the transparency of executive succession plans as part of its 2025 Corporate Governance Report

Governance Annual report Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF examines the transparency of executive succession plans as part of its 2025 Corporate Governance Report

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FCA confirms final guidance to tackle serious non-financial misconduct in financial services

We're providing guidance to support firms to tackle bullying, harassment and violence in financial services, after they asked for additional support. In July, we changed our rules โ€“ setting clearer standards for how financial services firms should address non-financial misconduct.This more closely aligned the rules for banks and non-banks. We wanted to give firms the confidence to act against serious misconduct, drive consistency and make it clearer when non-financial misconduct is a breach o...

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David Roberts reappointed as Chair of the Bank of Englandโ€™s Court of Directors and Dame Anne Glover and Diana Noble reappointed as Nonโ€‘Executive Directors

David Roberts has been reappointed as Chair of the Court of the Bank of England by His Majesty the King

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The AMF adapts its policy on complex financial products in response to the rise of crypto-assets

MiCA Crypto-assets Financial products Marketing Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF adapts its policy on complex financial products in response to the rise of crypto-assets

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SEC Charges Canadian Citizen With Fraud Schemes That Targeted Retail Investors on Discord

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Canadian citizen Nathan Gauvin and three entities he controlsโ€”Blackridge, LLC, Gray Digital Capital Management USA, LLC, and Gray Digital Technologies, LLCโ€”with orchestrating two fraudulent securitiesโ€ฆ

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SEC Announces Agenda and Panelists for Roundtable on Rule 611 of Regulation NMS

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda and panelists for its Dec. 16, 2025, roundtable on Rule 611 of Regulation NMS and other associated rules and regulatory requirements.The roundtable will be held at the University of Austinโ€ฆ

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Hedwig Ulmer Busenhart joins FINMAโ€™s Executive Board

The Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has appointed Hedwig Ulmer Busenhart as the new Head of the Insurance division. The qualified mathematician and actuary has over 25 years of management experience in the insurance sector and will take up her position on 1 April 2026. She succeeds Birgit Rutishauser, who left FINMA in April 2025.

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Minutes of the London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee Meeting โ€“ 18 September 2025

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Operations Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

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Minutes of the London FXJSC Legal Sub-committee Meeting โ€“ 17 September 2025

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Legal Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

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Minutes of the London FXJSC Main Committee Meeting โ€“ 25 September 2025

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC), which is a forum for discussion of the wholesale foreign exchange market. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

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SEC Announces Departure of OIEA Director Lori J. Schock

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Lori J. Schock, who has served as the Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance (OIEA) since 2009, will retire from the agency at the end of December.โ€œI have known Lori forโ€ฆ

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Update to lending and deposit spread of the Operational Standing Facility โ€“ Market Notice 8 December 2025

In line with the Bank's transition to a repo-led, demand-driven operational framework for providing reserves, the Bank is today announcing a reduction in the spread to Bank Rate of the Operational Standing Facility (OSF). This Market Notice confirms the new, recalibrated spread of the OSF at Bank Rate +15bps for the lending facility and Bank Rate -15bps for the deposit facility. As with all SMF facilities, the OSFs are 'open for business' and should be used by SMF participants for the purpose...

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The Digital Euro: shaping the future while preserving trust

In this blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf writes about the development of the Digital Euro and how central banks foster trust and safety in the financial system and in the implementation of projects like the Digital Euro.

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SEC Announces Agenda and Panelists for Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its rescheduled Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy.โ€œNew technologies give us a fresh opportunity to recalibrate financial surveillanceโ€ฆ

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SEC to Host Webinar for Transfer Agents on Regulation S-P

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will hold the second in its series of compliance outreach events regarding the 2024 adoption of amendments to Regulation S-P. The event, for transfer agents, is a webinar scheduled for December 17โ€ฆ

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Regulators announce plans to support growth of mutuals sector

A raft of new measures designed to support the growth of the mutuals sector have been announced today by the financial regulators. They include a review of credit union regulations and the launch of a Mutual Societies Development Unit by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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Mutuals landscape report

This report has been informed by the PRA and FCAโ€™s ongoing regulation and supervision of mutuals and by direct engagement with mutuals and their trade associations in sessions around the country throughout 2025.

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers takes note of the Cour de Cassation ruling in the Vivendi SE case

Financial disclosures & corporate financing Journalists Listed companies and issuers The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers takes note of the Cour de Cassation ruling in the Vivendi SE case

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Bank of England launches system-wide exploratory scenario exercise focused on private markets

The Bank of England (the Bank) has today launched its second system-wide exploratory scenario (SWES) exercise. This will focus on how the private markets ecosystem operates under stress and the potential implications for UK financial stability and the UK real economy.

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Rรฉmi Bouchez, the new Ombudsman of the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers

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Financial Policy Committee Record - December 2025

Our Financial Policy Committee (FPC) meets to identify risks to financial stability and agree policy actions aimed at safeguarding the resilience of the UK financial system.

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Deep, liquid, and transparent (DLT) assessment for January 2026 implementation

The table below shows the outcomes of the annual DLT assessment for PRA relevant currencies, which will be effective from 1 January 2026.

Effective Date: 1 January 2026
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Ex-post evaluation of Circular 2019/2 โ€œInterest rate risks โ€“ banksโ€

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA is today publishing its ex-post evaluation report on the requirements for interest rate risk management in the banking book. The evaluation has shown that the supervisory practice has essentially been successful and that the objectives have been achieved. Specific improvements will be made as part of a partial revision of Circular 2019/2, which is planned from 2026. The interest rate shock scenarios updated by the Basel Committee on Banki...

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Cristina Martin Firvida to Conclude Tenure as Investor Advocate

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Cristina Martin Firvida, who has served as the Director of the Office of the Investor Advocate since January 2023, will conclude her tenure with the agency at the end of January 2026. Asโ€ฆ

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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Dec. 4 Meeting on Regulatory Changes in Corporate Governance, the Tokenization of Equity Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on Dec. 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be webcast on the SEC website.The committee will host two panels:Regulatory Changes in Corporateโ€ฆ

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FCA recognises the revised FX Global Code and UK Money Markets Code

The Bank of England welcomes the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recognition of the 2024 versions of the FX Global Code and UK Money Markets Code under its code recognition scheme.

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SEC Announces New Date and Time for Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Crypto Task Force has rescheduled its Financial Surveillance and Privacy Roundtable, previously scheduled for October, to Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.โ€œI am looking forward to getting this event back on the calendarโ€ฆ

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SEC Announces Roundtable on Rule 611 of Regulation NMS at the University of Austin

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will hold a roundtable on Dec. 16, 2025, to discuss Rule 611 of Regulation NMS and other, associated rules and regulatory requirements. This roundtable is a follow-up to the SECโ€™s Sept. 18,โ€ฆ

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Federal Council appoints new member to FINMAโ€™s Board of Directors

The Federal Council has appointed Katia Villard to the Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. A professor of criminal law, Ms Villard will succeed Ursula Cassani Bossy who is stepping down from FINMA's Board of Directors at the end of the year.

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SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2026 Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s Division of Examinations today released its 2026 examination priorities. The Division publishes its annual examination priorities to provide transparency to registrants and investors about the topics that theโ€ฆ

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FINMA Risk Monitor 2025: accentuated geopolitical risks โ€“ cyber and real estate risks continue to grow

In its new 2025 Risk Monitor, FINMA reveals where it sees the greatest risks for the Swiss financial centre. It warns of an increase in geopolitical and technological risks and calls for more robust controls over the outsourcing of critical functions. The climate risk report is also part of the Risk Monitor for the first time.

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The ACPR and the AMF present their joint approach helping professionals taking into account clients' sustainability preferences

Sustainable Finance MIFID Investment advice Long term investment Other professionals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The ACPR and the AMF present their joint approach helping...

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Bank of England, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Bank of Thailand to explore synchronised FX settlement across borders

The Bank of England, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the Bank of Thailand announced a collaboration to explore the technical and policy implications of settling foreign exchange (FX) transactions using synchronised settlement mechanisms.

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Minutes of the Market Participants Group meeting โ€“ 12 November 2025

This was the first meeting of the Market Participants Group (MPG), a senior-level forum for financial market participants to share their views on relevant themes and narratives in financial markets with members of the Bank of Englandโ€™s Monetary Policy Committee.

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Insurance intermediary certificates unlawfully obtained due to manipulation

An investigation by the Insurance Industry Vocational Training Association (VBV) has revealed that VBV intermediary certificates were wrongly issued in around 100 cases as a result of manipulation. The VBV is not supervised by FINMA. The association acts on behalf of the insurance and intermediary industry and will restore compliance with the law for these certificates. It has also filed a criminal complaint. Untied intermediaries are subject to direct supervision by FINMA. If there is eviden...

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Minutes of the Money Market Committee meeting โ€“ September 2025

The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.

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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida

Das Staatssekretariat fรผr Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine ร„nderung der Verordnung vom 21. Mรคrz 2025 รผber Massnahmen gegenรผber 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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Update to Level A pricing in the Indexed Long-Term Repo Operation - Market Notice 7 November 2025

This Market Notice confirms that the previously announced increase to the minimum spread over Bank Rate on bids against Level A collateral in the Indexed Long-Term Repo (ILTR) operation will take effect from 17 November 2025.

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers is running a new financial education campaign aimed at young investors

Long term investment Savings protection Investing wisely Retail investors Journalists The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers is running a new financial education campaign aimed at young investors

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SEC Issues Exemptive Order Regarding Compliance with Certain Rules Under Regulation NMS

The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued an order granting temporary exemptive relief from certain compliance dates adopted under Regulation NMS: Minimum Pricing Increments, Access Fees and Transparency of Better Priced Orders as follows:โ€ฆ

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 19 September 2025

The Bank's Court of Directors acts as a unitary board, setting the organisation's strategy and budget and taking key decisions on resourcing and appointments. Required to meet a minimum seven times per year, it has five executive members from the Bank and up to nine non-executive members.

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The Financial Stability Board and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions publish two reports assessing the implementation of recommendations on crypto-asset and stablecoin activities

Crypto-assets Investment services Financial services providers The Financial Stability Board and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions publish two reports assessing the implementation of recommendations on crypto-asset and stablecoin activities

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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida

Das Staatssekretariat fรผr Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine ร„nderung der Verordnung vom 21. Mรคrz 2025 รผber Massnahmen gegenรผber 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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The AMF announces new measures to facilitate access to listing

Financial disclosures & corporate financing Public offer Prospectus Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF announces new measures to facilitate access to listing

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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida

Das Staatssekretariat fรผr Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine ร„nderung der Verordnung vom 21. Mรคrz 2025 รผber Massnahmen gegenรผber 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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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers publishes the findings of its thematic inspections on governance and role of senior managers at asset management companies

Supervision Asset management Governance Journalists Investment management companies The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers publishes the findings of its thematic inspections on governance and role of senior managers at asset management companies

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FINMA to appeal partial decision of the Federal Administrative Court concerning AT1

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA takes note of the Federal Administrative Courtโ€™s partial decision concerning the write-down of AT1 capital instruments. FINMA will contest the judgment of 1 October 2025 and appeal to the Federal Supreme Court.

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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida

Das Staatssekretariat fรผr Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine ร„nderung der Verordnung vom 21. Mรคrz 2025 รผber Massnahmen gegenรผber 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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Minutes of the London FXJSC Main Committee Meeting - 26 June 2025

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC), which is a forum for discussion of the wholesale foreign exchange market. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

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Minutes of the London FXJSC Legal Sub-Committee Meeting - 24 June 2025

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Legal Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

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Minutes of the London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee Meeting - 18 June 2025

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Operations Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

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Foreign Currency Reserves 2025 โ€“ Market Notice 7 October 2025

Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan or any other jurisdiction where it is unlawful to distribute this announcement.

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The Banque de France, the ACPR and the AMF launch a first system-wide stress test on interconnections within the financial system

Stress-testing Markets Asset management Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The Banque de France, the ACPR and the AMF launch a first system-wide stress test on interconnections within the financial system

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SEC Announces Departure of Director of Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation Stacey Bowers

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Stacey Bowers, who has served as the Director of the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, will depart the agency effective October 17, 2025. She has served as Directorโ€ฆ

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SEC Continues Efforts to Assist Market Participants During Implementation of Treasury Clearing Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission today enhanced its efforts to assist broker-dealers and other market participants on the path to central clearing of U.S. Treasury securities, developing a one-stop webpage that puts the latest status updates, staffโ€ฆ

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SEC Issues Order to Reduce Operating Costs of Consolidated Audit Trail

The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued an order granting conditional exemptive relief related to certain requirements of the National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT NMS Plan), Rule 613 of Regulation NMS, andโ€ฆ

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SEC Seeks Public Comment to Improve Rules on Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities and Asset-Backed Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission today published a concept release soliciting public comment on how to improve current SEC rules governing residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and certain aspects of asset-backed securities (ABS) generallyโ€ฆ

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UBS resolution report

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has identified further progress in UBSโ€™s resolvability and continues to view a resolution as feasible. However, there is a need for greater optionality, which will also require legislative changes. UBSโ€™s emergency plan largely fulfils the current statutory requirements. However, it needs to be better integrated in the resolution plan in the future and thus cannot currently be regarded as executable. As in 2024, FINMAโ€™s review of the recov...

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SEC Announces Departure of Chief Operating Officer Ken Johnson

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Ken Johnson, who has been serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) since December 2017, will retire from the agency in December. โ€œKen has been an integral leader at the SEC for more than twoโ€ฆ

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Sustainable finance: retail investors have higher expectations of their financial advisors

Long term investment Sustainable Finance Retail investors Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers Sustainable finance: retail investors have higher expectations of their financial advisors

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FINMA and the UK supervisory authorities strengthen cooperation in financial services

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA and the UK Financial Conduct Authority FCA and Prudential Regulation Authority PRA today signed a memorandum of understanding. The memorandum sets out details of the co-operation under the Berne Financial Services Agreement and opens up new cross-border opportunities in insurance and investment services.

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European supervision of capital markets: the AMF calls for an enhanced role for ESMA to promote a true Savings and Investments Union

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The French, Austrian and Italian markets authorities call for a stronger European framework for crypto-asset markets

MiCA Other professionals Fintech Journalists Listed companies and issuers The French, Austrian and Italian markets authorities call for a stronger European framework for crypto-asset markets

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FINMA publishes consolidated ordinance covering the insolvency proceedings at financial market institutions

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA is transferring the FINMA Banking Insolvency Ordinance, FINMA Insurance Bankruptcy Ordinance and FINMA Collective Investment Schemes Bankruptcy Ordinance to a new consolidated FINMA Insolvency Ordinance. The existing regulations have been revised and adapted where necessary โ€“ based on findings from practical experience and academia. In addition, the FINMA Insolvency Ordinance implements the amendments made necessary by the revisions to th...

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Swiss insurance sector posts mixed results in the 2024 financial year

The 2024 insurance market report, which was published today by FINMA, offers an overview of the Swiss insurance market last year. Swiss insurance companies achieved aggregate annual profits of CHF 10.4 billion in 2024, which represents a 24% decrease over the previous year. While life and non-life insurers were able to increase their profits, reinsurers recorded a significant decline.

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FINMA assesses the emergency and recovery plans for PostFinance, Raiffeisen and Zรผrcher Kantonalbank

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has completed its annual assessment of the emergency and recovery plans for the domestic systemically important banks. The emergency plans for Zรผrcher Kantonalbank and Raiffeisen fulfil the regulatory requirements. The emergency plan for PostFinance is still not ready to implement. The recovery plans for all institutions were approved.

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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida

Das Staatssekretariat fรผr Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine ร„nderung der Verordnung vom 21. Mรคrz 2025 รผber Massnahmen gegenรผber 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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The AMF and the AFA call for vigilance of the risk of private corruption by criminal networks of natural persons with access to inside information

MAR Financial disclosures & corporate financing Shares The AMF and the AFA call for vigilance of the risk of private corruption by criminal networks of natural persons with access to inside information

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FINMA Executive Board: Thomas Hirschi to leave FINMA

Thomas Hirschi has decided to leave the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA effective 31 August 2025. The Head of the Banks division will pursue a new career outside FINMA. FINMAโ€™s Board of Directors and Executive Board thank Thomas Hirschi for his valuable contribution during his time at FINMA.

Effective Date: 31 August 2025
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French retail investor stock market activity: the AMF analyses changes in behaviour between women and men

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FINMA launches consultations on the ordinances concerning risk diversification and liquidity for banks and securities firms

On 3 July 2025, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA launched the consultations on the new Ordinances on the Risk Diversification of Banks and Securities Firms and on the Liquidity of Banks and Securities Firms. The consultations will go on until 29 September 2025.

Deadline: 29 September 2025
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Crowdfunding: the AMF urges investors to exercise extreme caution due to the risks of project owner default or crowdfunding platform failure

Asset management Collective investments Savings protection Crowdfunding: the AMF urges investors to exercise extreme caution due to the risks of project owner default or crowdfunding platform failure

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The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the verification and assessment of employee knowledge within asset management companies

Supervision Professional certification Asset management Journalists Investment management companies The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the verification and assessment of employee knowledge within asset management companies

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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida

Das Staatssekretariat fรผr Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine ร„nderung der Verordnung vom 21. Mรคrz 2025 รผber Massnahmen gegenรผber 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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The ACPR and AMF Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking and Retail Investment has published its 2024 Annual Report

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Crypto-assets: the AMF clarifies its policy on DASPs authorised under the PACTE Law to take account of the transitional period and facilitate the transition to MiCA

MiCA Crypto-assets Crypto-assets: the AMF clarifies its policy on DASPs authorised under the PACTE Law to take account of the transitional period and facilitate the transition to MiCA

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The stock market investor journey: the AMF analyses the mobile applications of 14 institutions

Marketing Long term investment Other professionals Retail investors Journalists The stock market investor journey: the AMF analyses the mobile applications of 14 institutions

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The AMF publishes its 2024 Annual Report

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Women on Boards Directive: the AMF is now the competent authority for analysing and monitoring gender balance among the directors of listed companies

Governance Journalists Listed companies and issuers Women on Boards Directive: the AMF is now the competent authority for analysing and monitoring gender balance among the directors of listed companies

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The AMF applies ESMA's guidelines on updating stress scenario parameters, in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Funds Regulation

Asset management MMF The AMF applies ESMA's guidelines on updating stress scenario parameters, in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Funds Regulation

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The AMF applies the joint guidelines issued by the European Supervisory Authorities to facilitate the exchange of information between National Competent Authorities

Cooperation Europe & international The AMF applies the joint guidelines issued by the European Supervisory Authorities to facilitate the exchange of information between National Competent Authorities

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Fees: the AMF updates its doctrine following the announcement of the abolition of transaction fees in situations of discretionary management

Asset management Individual investment mandate Fees: the AMF updates its doctrine following the announcement of the abolition of transaction fees in situations of discretionary management

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Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority on restrictive measures for crypto-asset service providers

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The AMF and ACPR Joint Unit publishes its analysis of the French structured product market

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Financial stability, artificial intelligence, data quality and financial education at the heart of the discussions at the AMF 2025 international seminar for securities regulators

Europe & international Cooperation Financial stability, artificial intelligence, data quality and financial education at the heart of the discussions at the AMF 2025 international seminar for securities regulators

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Employee savings: employees and firms are genuinely satisfied, but there is still a great need for support and education

Employee savings scheme Retail investors Journalists Employee savings: employees and firms are genuinely satisfied, but there is still a great need for support and education

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The AMF calls on the European Commission for an ambitious strategy on the Savings and Investments Union project

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The AMF publishes the findings of its thematic inspections of asset management companiesโ€™ monitoring of fund investment ratios, compensation and claims

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) has published an analysis of the performance of the French real estate crowdfunding market, based on data collected from the 10 largest platforms in terms of inflows.

Asset management The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) has published an analysis of the performance of the French real estate crowdfunding market, based on data collected from the 10 largest platforms in terms of inflows.

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Operational resilience โ€“ The AMF applies the Joint Guidelines on the oversight cooperation and information exchange under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

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The AMF publishes its action and supervisory priorities for 2025

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Combating money laundering and terrorist financing: the AMF applies the guidelines issued by the European Banking Authority regarding certain transfers of crypto-assets

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Closing of the 2024 accounts: The AMF publishes recommendations and the results of its examinations of financial statements

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Faced with dense and complex information, the AMF is encouraging financial institutions to continue their efforts to improve the transparency of their Taxonomy reporting

Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Journalists Listed companies and issuers Faced with dense and complex information, the AMF is encouraging financial institutions to continue their efforts to improve the transparency of their Taxonomy reporting

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ETFs win over newcomers as they invest into the stock market

ETF Equity MIFID Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers ETFs win over newcomers as they invest into the stock market

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Publication of the first CSRD sustainability statements: AMF draws issuersโ€™ attention to ESMA's 2024 recommendations

Periodic & ongoing disclosures Sustainable Finance Publication of the first CSRD sustainability statements: AMF draws issuersโ€™ attention to ESMA's 2024 recommendations

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The AMF and the AMMC are strengthening their cooperation

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) has published a recommendation governing the distribution of actively managed certificates (AMCs) to retail clients

Asset management Marketing The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) has published a recommendation governing the distribution of actively managed certificates (AMCs) to retail clients

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) launches a major financial education campaign aimed at young investors

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) announces withdrawal of the authorisation of the portfolio asset management company Wide Asset Management as of 8 July 2024

Asset management The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) announces withdrawal of the authorisation of the portfolio asset management company Wide Asset Management as of 8 July 2024

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AMF and Banque de France call for a well-anticipated move to T+1 Settlement Cycle

Regulatory developments Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures Cooperation Journalists AMF and Banque de France call for a well-anticipated move to T+1 Settlement Cycle

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The activity of retail investors active in equities and ETFs increased further in Q2 2024

Shares ETF Collective investments Long term investment The activity of retail investors active in equities and ETFs increased further in Q2 2024

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Notification forms for the cross-border exercise of the activities of passemanagement companies, and the marketing of UCITS and AIFs: the AMF updates its doctrine

Asset management Notification forms for the cross-border exercise of the activities of passemanagement companies, and the marketing of UCITS and AIFs: the AMF updates its doctrine

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) publishes the findings of three supervisory initiatives on sustainable finance

Sustainable Finance Asset management Other professionals Journalists Investment management companies The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) publishes the findings of three supervisory initiatives on sustainable finance

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Artificial intelligence: the AMF encourages market stakeholders to take part in two European Commission initiatives on issues specific to the financial sector

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The AMF has published a summary of its SPOT inspections of financial management delegation arrangements at asset management companies

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The AMF and the ACPR have published their report on the monitoring and assessment of the climate commitments made by Paris financial centre participants

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The ACPR and AMF Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking and Retail Investment has published its 2023 Annual Report

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Mystery shopping visits to bank branches: the collection of client sustainability preferences remains fragmented

Sustainable Finance Investment advice Long term investment Retail investors Journalists Mystery shopping visits to bank branches: the collection of client sustainability preferences remains fragmented

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AMF complies with ESMA guidelines on updating the stress scenario parameters provided for in Article 28 of the Money Market Funds Regulation for 2024

Asset management MMF AMF complies with ESMA guidelines on updating the stress scenario parameters provided for in Article 28 of the Money Market Funds Regulation for 2024

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Marie Seiller appointed Resources, Operations and Transformation Director at the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers

Appointment AMF activity Journalists Marie Seiller appointed Resources, Operations and Transformation Director at the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers

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France Mayer appointed Retail Investor Relations and Protection Director at the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers

Appointment AMF activity Retail investors Journalists France Mayer appointed Retail Investor Relations and Protection Director at the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers

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Dashboard of retail investors active on the stock market: sharp increase in retail ETF activity in Q1 2024

Long term investment Equity ETF Retail investors Professional investors Journalists Dashboard of retail investors active on the stock market: sharp increase in retail ETF activity in Q1 2024

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Austrian, French, Italian and Spanish financial market authorities give their key priorities for a macro-prudential approach to asset management

Asset management Europe & international Journalists Investment management companies Austrian, French, Italian and Spanish financial market authorities give their key priorities for a macro-prudential approach to asset management

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Less expensive investment funds for savers in 2023 according to the AMF's Household Savings Newsletter

Fees Collective investments Shares ETF Less expensive investment funds for savers in 2023 according to the AMF's Household Savings Newsletter

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers announces the new composition of the Financial Skills Certification Board

Professional certification AMF activity Journalists The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers announces the new composition of the Financial Skills Certification Board

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Pauline Briand joins the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) as Head of Communications

Appointment AMF activity Journalists Pauline Briand joins the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) as Head of Communications

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Combatting money laundering and terrorist financing: AMF applies two sets of European Banking Authority guidelines

Asset management Anti-money Laundering Combatting money laundering and terrorist financing: AMF applies two sets of European Banking Authority guidelines

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Open Data: publication on data.gouv.fr of the list of Asset Management Companies (AMCs) authorized by the AMF, of the white lists of Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs) and offers of investments in miscellaneous assets

Innovation Savings protection AMF activity Open Data: publication on data.gouv.fr of the list of Asset Management Companies (AMCs) authorized by the AMF, of the white lists of Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs) and offers of investments in miscellaneous assets

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AMF calls on investment services providers to take account of the specific nature of temporary ownership dismemberment when marketing SCPI units

Supervision Marketing MIFID Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies AMF calls on investment services providers to take account of the specific nature of temporary ownership dismemberment when marketing SCPI units

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The European single access point for financial and non-financial information on European entities (ESAP) enters its implementation phase

Europe & international Periodic & ongoing disclosures The European single access point for financial and non-financial information on European entities (ESAP) enters its implementation phase

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AMF publishes an educational guide on companiesโ€™ climate transition plans prepared by its Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission

Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Journalists Listed companies and issuers AMF publishes an educational guide on companiesโ€™ climate transition plans prepared by its Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission

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AMF encourages investment services providers to strengthen their procedures for handling client complaints

Supervision Investment services Journalists Investment services providers AMF encourages investment services providers to strengthen their procedures for handling client complaints

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The AMF publishes its action plan and supervisory priorities for 2024

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The AMF updates its policy on disclosures by collective investment schemes incorporating non-financial methods

Asset management UCIT Collective investments The AMF updates its policy on disclosures by collective investment schemes incorporating non-financial methods

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AMF proposes enhanced investor information when evaluating boards of listed companies

Governance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Journalists Listed companies and issuers AMF proposes enhanced investor information when evaluating boards of listed companies

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Gamification tends to increase investment risk-taking, according to behavioural finance experiment conducted for the AMF

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An OECD study for the AMF profiles new French retail investors

Long term investment Equity Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers An OECD study for the AMF profiles new French retail investors

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The ACPR and AMF encourage financial institutions to continue their efforts to take account of the vulnerability of ageing clients

Marketing Savings protection Retail investors Professional investors Journalists The ACPR and AMF encourage financial institutions to continue their efforts to take account of the vulnerability of ageing clients

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The AMF and the US CFTC sign MOU for supervision of certain cross-border firms

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The AMF ensures that retail investors are properly informed on fees of financial products

Fees Savings protection Other professionals Retail investors Journalists Investment services providers The AMF ensures that retail investors are properly informed on fees of financial products

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The AMF announces the appointment of its new Secretary General, Sรฉbastien Raspiller

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) announces withdrawal of the authorisation of the portfolio asset management company Quantology Capital Management as of 30 June 2023

Asset management The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) announces withdrawal of the authorisation of the portfolio asset management company Quantology Capital Management as of 30 June 2023

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The AMF updates its policy on the information to be provided by collective investment schemes incorporating non-financial approaches

Collective investments Asset management The AMF updates its policy on the information to be provided by collective investment schemes incorporating non-financial approaches

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Market infrastuctures on blockchain technology: adaptation of the French securities laws

Crypto-assets Innovation Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastuctures on blockchain technology: adaptation of the French securities laws

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Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority

Anti-money Laundering Asset management Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority

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Central counterpartiesโ€™ recovery and resolution: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines

Regulatory developments Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures Central counterpartiesโ€™ recovery and resolution: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines

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The ACPR and AMF Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking and Retail Investment publishes its 2022 annual report

Annual report Savings protection Marketing Financial products Retail investors Journalists The ACPR and AMF Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking and Retail Investment publishes its 2022 annual report

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Impact 2027: six main strategic guidelines for 2023-2027

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European Crowdfunding Services Providers: the AMF publishes a position on marketing communications

Financial services providers Asset management Marketing European Crowdfunding Services Providers: the AMF publishes a position on marketing communications

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The AMF publishes a summary on the internal processes that aim to ensure compliance with non-financial contractual commitments by asset management companies of ESG/SRI funds

Supervision Asset management Sustainable Finance Journalists Investment management companies The AMF publishes a summary on the internal processes that aim to ensure compliance with non-financial contractual commitments by asset management companies of ESG/SRI funds

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The AMF Ombudsman publishes her 2022 Annual Report

Mediation Annual report Retail investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF Ombudsman publishes her 2022 Annual Report

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Central counterpartiesโ€™ recovery plan: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines on recovery plan indicators and scenarios

Regulatory developments Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures Central counterpartiesโ€™ recovery plan: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines on recovery plan indicators and scenarios

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Reporting under Article 29 of the Energy-Climate Law: the AMF updates its policy on how to prepare and submit reports

Asset management Sustainable Finance Organisational rules Reporting under Article 29 of the Energy-Climate Law: the AMF updates its policy on how to prepare and submit reports

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Equity savings plans : the AMF working group proposes avenues for improvement

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Provision of market data: the AMF conducts a series of SPOT inspections and identifies shortcomings in compliance with requirements

Supervision MIFID Financial services providers Other professionals Journalists Investment services providers Provision of market data: the AMF conducts a series of SPOT inspections and identifies shortcomings in compliance with requirements

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The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) has withdrawn the authorisation of the portfolio asset management company Quantology Capital Management

Asset management The Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers (AMF) has withdrawn the authorisation of the portfolio asset management company Quantology Capital Management

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The AMF makes available to listed companies the English version of its recommendations and the results of its examination work of the financial statements

Financial disclosures & corporate financing The AMF makes available to listed companies the English version of its recommendations and the results of its examination work of the financial statements

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The AMF complies with the ESMA guidelines on updating stress test scenarios in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Fund Regulation for 2023

MMF Asset management Regulatory developments The AMF complies with the ESMA guidelines on updating stress test scenarios in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Fund Regulation for 2023

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Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: the AMF publishes a study on classifications and fossil fuel exposure in the French funds universe

Sustainable Finance Asset management Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: the AMF publishes a study on classifications and fossil fuel exposure in the French funds universe

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Employee savings: a sharp increase in awareness and ownership of employee savings schemes; support for employees and company managers should be reinforced

Employee savings scheme Long term investment Collective investments Retail investors Professional investors Journalists Employee savings: a sharp increase in awareness and ownership of employee savings schemes; support for employees and company managers...

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Mystery shopping campaign to bank branches: progress made in the questioning to client, improvements needed in the information provided

MIFID Supervision Retail investors Journalists Mystery shopping campaign to bank branches: progress made in the questioning to client, improvements needed in the information provided

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Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority

Asset management Anti-money Laundering Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority

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The AMF calls on listed companies to improve investor information regarding the risks incurred in the case of dilutive financing transactions

Financial disclosures & corporate financing Financial products Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF calls on listed companies to improve investor information regarding the risks incurred in the case of dilutive financing transactions

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The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: the AMF proposes a targeted review to include minimum environmental criteria

Financial products Sustainable Finance Asset management Journalists Investment management companies The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: the AMF proposes a targeted review to include minimum environmental criteria

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Marketing of financial products to ageing populations: publication of an independent academic research report on customer relations and sales processes

Savings protection Marketing Marketing of financial products to ageing populations: publication of an independent academic research report on customer relations and sales processes

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Over 1.5 million retail investors bought or sold shares in 2022

Long term investment Equity Equity Savings Plan Retail investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers Over 1.5 million retail investors bought or sold shares in...

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The AMF has published its action and supervisory priorities for 2023

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The AMF renews its consultative commissions and the Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission

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The AMFโ€™s latest savings barometer finds that the French are a little less inclined to invest in the stock market

Long term investment Shares Collective investments Retail investors Journalists The AMFโ€™s latest savings barometer finds that the French are a little less inclined to invest in the stock market

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Social and environmental responsibility, the focus of the AMF's 2022 report on corporate governance and executive compensation of listed companies

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The AMF publishes two analyses of the information provided by listed companies under Taxonomy reporting and concerning the effects of climate risk in financial statements

Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF publishes two analyses of the information provided by listed companies under Taxonomy reporting and concerning the effects of...

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Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani appointed Chair of the Autoritรฉ des Marchรฉs Financiers

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The Autoritรฉ des marchรฉs financiers (AMF) has requested the resumption of listing of ORPEAโ€™s securities today

Markets Financial disclosures & corporate financing The Autoritรฉ des marchรฉs financiers (AMF) has requested the resumption of listing of ORPEAโ€™s securities today

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The AMF and the ACPR publish their third report on the monitoring and assessment of the climate commitments of Paris financial centre actors

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The AMF issues a request for candidates for its consultative commissions

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Significant drop in the number of active retail investors amid a stock market downturn

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The AMF publishes a study on the share price performance of companies using dilutive financing in the form of OCABSAs or equity lines

Financial disclosures & corporate financing Financial products Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF publishes a study on the share price performance of companies using dilutive...

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The AMF calls on investment fund depositaries to strengthen their arrangements for the onboarding and monitoring of asset management companies

Supervision UCIT Asset management Journalists Investment management companies The AMF calls on investment fund depositaries to strengthen their arrangements for the onboarding and monitoring of asset management companies

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The AMF publishes a summary of its SPOT inspections on simple, transparent and standardised securitisation

Supervision Journalists Investment services providers The AMF publishes a summary of its SPOT inspections on simple, transparent and standardised securitisation

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Sustainability requirements in the distribution of financial instruments: update on upcoming legislation and its implementation dates

MIFID Sustainable Finance Asset management Sustainability requirements in the distribution of financial instruments: update on upcoming legislation and its implementation dates

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Common procedures and methodologies on supervisory review and evaluation process of CCPs under Article 21 of EMIR: the AMF complies with ESMA guidelines

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The AMF and the ARPP are stepping up their cooperation to promote clear and responsible advertising of financial products

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The AMF has published a study of the profile of participants and their positions in the Matif agricultural commodities derivatives market

Derivatives or structured products Journalists The AMF has published a study of the profile of participants and their positions in the Matif agricultural commodities derivatives market

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The AMF continues its data strategy with the release of short selling data to the public

Innovation AMF activity Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF continues its data strategy with the release of short selling data to the public

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The ACPR and AMF Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking and Retail Investment publishes its 2021 annual report

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The AMF publishes a summary of its findings regarding the costs and fees of UCITS marketed to retail investors

Supervision Asset management Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The AMF publishes a summary of its findings regarding the costs and fees of UCITS marketed to retail investors

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With the publication of its 2021 annual report, the AMF reviews its five-year strategic plan, #Supervision2022

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Appointments in the Investigations Directorate and the Asset Management Directorate

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The ACPR and AMF are urging professionals to improve their practices in online marketing of savings products and financial instruments

Marketing Investing wisely Retail investors Journalists The ACPR and AMF are urging professionals to improve their practices in online marketing of savings products and financial instruments

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Review of the central clearing framework in the EU: the AMF publishes a position paper

Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures Review of the central clearing framework in the EU: the AMF publishes a position paper

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AMF publishes an analysis of retail investor order execution on French stocks

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The AMF announces the appointment of Viet-Linh Nguyen as Head of the Strategy and Sustainable Finance Unit as well as Secretary of the Executive Committee

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French and Dutch market authorities publish a joint analysis of the impact of the short selling ban at the onset of the Covid-19 crisis

Short selling Equity Financial Crisis Executive & other private individuals Market Infrastructures Post-trade Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists French and Dutch market authorities publish a joint analysis of the...

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Focus on inDECx: the new tool to be used when interacting with the AMF during an inspection or investigation

AMF activity Focus on inDECx: the new tool to be used when interacting with the AMF during an inspection or investigation

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Closing of the 2021 financial statements: the AMF publishes its recommendations and the results of its recent work examining financial statements

Financial disclosures & corporate financing Covid-19 Closing of the 2021 financial statements: the AMF publishes its recommendations and the results of its recent work examining financial statements

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The AMF proposes measures to promote a wider adoption of liquidity management tools by fund managers

Asset management Prospectus Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The AMF proposes measures to promote a wider adoption of liquidity management tools by fund managers

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The AMF proposes targeted measures to make financial markets more attractive for companies

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New step forward in the adoption of the regulation on a Pilot Regime for market infrastructures based on the blockchain technology

Crypto-assets Innovation Market infrastructures New step forward in the adoption of the regulation on a Pilot Regime for market infrastructures based on the blockchain technology

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More than one million new retail investors have entered equity markets in France over the last 3 years, according to the AMF's dashboard

Long term investment Retail investors Journalists More than one million new retail investors have entered equity markets in France over the last 3 years, according to the AMF's dashboard

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The AMF publishes its priorities for 2022, the last year of its five-year strategy

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The ACPR and AMF publish their report on climate-related commitments of French financial institutions

Sustainable Finance Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The ACPR and AMF publish their report on climate-related commitments of French financial institutions

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The AMF and the Banque de France publish an update of the inventory of liquidity management tools in French funds

Asset management Prospectus The AMF and the Banque de France publish an update of the inventory of liquidity management tools in French funds

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Transposition of the directive on the cross-border distribution of collective investment undertakings: the AMF amends its General Regulation and its policy

Asset management Transposition of the directive on the cross-border distribution of collective investment undertakings: the AMF amends its General Regulation and its policy

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The AMF and the ACPR sign two cooperation agreements with the SEC regarding the regime applicable to Security Based Swap Dealers (SBSD) in the U.S

Cooperation Derivatives or structured products Europe & international Markets Post-trading infrastructures The AMF and the ACPR sign two cooperation agreements with the SEC regarding the regime applicable to Security Based Swap Dealers (SBSD) in the U.S

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The AMF publishes a study about potential explanatory variables for the record outflows that French MMFs faced in March 2020

MMF The AMF publishes a study about potential explanatory variables for the record outflows that French MMFs faced in March 2020

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The AMF publishes a study on the development of the SPAC market and its challenges

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