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Shojin Financial Services Limited enters administration

Shojin Financial Services Limited (Shojin) is a crowdfunding platform authorised and regulated by the FCA. Shojin allowed customers to make investments that were used to fund loans toward property developments. On 23 March 2026, Shojin went into administration. Simon Carvill-Biggs and Ian Corfield of FRP Trading Advisory Limited were appointed as Joint Administrators.The Joint Administrators are responsible for acting in the best interests of the people who are owed money by Shojin, and they ...

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Walnut Planet GmbH: evidence indicates no prospectus published

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has evidence indicating that Walnut Planet GmbH, which has its registered office in Pfäffikon (Schwyz), Switzerland, is offering a capital investment that falls within the definition of “other investments” under section 1 (2) no. 7 of the German Capital Investment Act (Vermögensanlagengesetz - VermAnlG) to the public in Germany. The investment on offer consists of combined lease and service agreements relating to the cultivation of walnuts i...

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Central Bank of Ireland launches commemorative coin honouring playwright Seán O'Casey

Central Bank of Ireland today launched a commemorative coin celebrating the life and work of renowned Irish playwright Seán O'Casey, on what would have been his 146 th birthday. It marks the 100th anniversary of the inaugural performance of his masterpiece The Plough and the Stars at the Abbey Theatre. The silver proof coin will go on sale today (Monday 30 March 2026) at 1pm on www.collectorcoins.ie . Designed by PJ Lynch, there are just 3,000 coins available, and they will retail at €90. Gov...

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Regulators launch joint taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims

A new taskforce will tackle poor handling of motor finance claims by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms, after the FCA, Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) agreed to join up their efforts. The announcement comes as the FCA prepares to set out its final compensation scheme for motor finance customers.The regulators will step up efforts to share intelligence and continue to take co-ordinated ...

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SEC Approves Amendment to NMS Plan to Further Reduce the Costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail

The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved an amendment to the National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) and provided exemptive relief from certain requirements of Rule 17a-1 under the Securities Exchange Act…

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

Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Liste der sanktionierten natürlichen Personen, Unternehmen und Organisationen der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08), publiziert.

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🇪🇺 ESMA News medium

Postponement of the rollout for Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting

Postponement of the rollout for Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting 27 March 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is postponing the rollout of the new solution for Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting, originally scheduled for 1 April 2026. The decision follows the identification of issues during the final testing phase, which require further corrective actions to ensure system stability ...

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Central Bank Appointments

The Central Bank Commission has appointed Elizabeth Mahon as Secretary of the Central Bank, effective 30 March. Elizabeth has also been appointed to the role of Head of Governance in the Central Bank. Elizabeth has more than 20 years' experience in financial services, principally in the banking sector, where her career has focused on strategy and implementation, management consulting, organisational change, and stakeholder management. Since 2022 she has worked at the Central Bank as Head of S...

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FCA fines Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited for market abuse surveillance failures

The FCA has fined Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited (DMBL) £338,000 for failing to put in place effective systems and controls to detect and report suspicious trading in its contracts for difference (CFD) business. CFDs are sophisticated financial products that are used to speculate on various assets going up or down in value. Given their high-risk nature, firms must have strong and reliable surveillance arrangements to prevent insider dealing and market manipulation.In June 2024, DMBL introduce...

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My FCA marks first year with a single, streamlined sign in for all firms

As part of ongoing improvements to My FCA, and following the successful removal of RegData sign in at the end of last year, we have now removed direct access to Connect and the Online Invoicing System. Firms do not need to take any action. All existing RegData, Connect and Online Invoicing links and bookmarked pages will now automatically redirect to My FCA, where you can access all systems from a single homepage without signing in again. This makes managing your regulatory tasks quicker and ...

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Governor Gabriel Makhlouf Calls for Genuine Single Market to Mobilise Europe’s Savings

Governor Gabriel Makhlouf of the Central Bank of Ireland today emphasised the critical need to strengthen Europe’s Single Market as the foundation for mobilising the continent’s substantial savings in an increasingly fragmented global environment.

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BaFin warns consumers about the websites renvio(.)icu and renvio(.)pro

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites renvio(.)icu and renvio(.)pro. BaFin has information that these websites are being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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🇸🇬 MAS News medium

Singapore Sets out Key Focus Areas to Develop Singapore as a Gold Trading Centre

MAS and the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) set out key focus areas to strengthen Singapore’s position as a trusted gold trading centre serving the Asia-Pacific region. This will meet the growing interest among investors to vault and trade gold in Singapore. The key focus areas were developed by a Gold Market Development Working Group that MAS and SBMA established in January 2026, building on detailed discussions and studies with industry participants in 2025.

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SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services

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Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited enters liquidation

On 25 March 2026, following a petition filed by the FCA, the High Court ordered that Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited (EFG) be wound up. EFG is a corporate finance firm. EFG was also a principal for a number of appointed representatives between 2015 and 2020, including Amyma Ltd and Osborne Baldwin Ltd, which traded as Hunter Jones.An appointed representative carries on regulated activity under the responsibility of an authorised firm, known as 'the principal'. Find more information on ...

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FCA sets out next phase of smarter, more effective regulation

We have set out plans for using AI to speed up authorisations, testing new tools to identify key risks earlier, with our people remaining at the heart of decision-making. The new authorisation tool is being developed internally and will be integrated into existing FCA systems.It forms part of our annual work programme 2026/27, which lays out how we’re accelerating our ambition to be a smarter, more data-driven regulator.We will also use generative AI to support our efforts to modernise regula...

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Bank of England streamlines reporting and disclosure requirements for bank failure regime

The Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority have finalised a package of changes to firms’ resolution reporting and disclosure requirements which reduces the burden of regulation while maintaining a robust and credible regime that supports growth and competition.

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Quarterly Bulletin No.1 2026: Renewed surge in international energy prices tests domestic economic resilience

Renewed surge in international energy prices tests domestic economic resilience Higher oil and gas prices are expected to lead to lower growth and higher inflation than previously expected. The extent is dependent on the duration of the conflict and the scale of damage to critical infrastructure in the Middle East. MDD is forecast to grow by 2.8 per cent per annum on average from 2026 to 2028 in the baseline forecast, with inflation averaging 2.5 per cent per annum over that period. More seve...

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Superintendent Routledge to participate in virtual fireside chat at Bank of America Expert Insights Series on March 30, 2026

Superintendent Routledge to participate in virtual fireside chat at Bank of America Expert Insights Series on March 30, 2026

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FCA plans to help people get more financial advice for important decisions

More people could access financial advice, under proposals set out by FCA. The FCA is consulting on how to make it easier for firms to give more simplified forms of individualised financial advice to consumers.Simplified forms of advice can help consumers with more straightforward needs and do not require a full assessment of all their financial circumstances, making it more accessible and affordable.Sarah Pritchard, deputy chief executive of the FCA, said:'For too long the support people nee...

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BaFin warns consumers about the website panda-financial.com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website panda-financial.com. BaFin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services as well as cryptoasset services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by BaFin and have no connection to the licensed institution Bitpanda Financial Services GmbH.

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Festgeldplan(.)com: BaFin warns about website and identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers from the website festgeldplan(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the website are offering financial services without the required authorisation. They give the impression that their offers originate from WPV Advisory & Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG, which is supervised by BaFin. It is a case of identity fraud. WPV Advisory & Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG has no connection with the ...

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Wertede: BaFin warns consumers about the services offered on the websites wertede(.)com and wertede(.)cc

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites wertede(.)com and wertede(.)cc. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services on this website without the required authorisation.

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MORRISONBOOST: BaFin warns consumers about services offered in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about WhatsApp groups directing consumers to the MORRISONBOOST platform. In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use the MORRISONBOOST platform to trade in financial instruments. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of conducting banking business and/or offering consumers financial services without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.

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🇮🇪 CBI News high

What the (latest) Middle East conflict means for inflation, growth, and monetary policy in Europe

In his latest blog Governor Gabriel Makhlouf explains that the Governing Council held rates steady at 2 per cent due to new geopolitical uncertainty from Middle East tensions, which risk pushing energy prices and headline inflation above the 2 per cent target whilst dampening growth. The Bank will monitor inflation expectations and wage dynamics closely to prevent the energy shock from becoming embedded in persistent above-target inflation, as occurred after the Ukraine crisis.

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Tradealles(.)com: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

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

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website panthera-gmbh(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website panthera-gmbh(.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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FCA orders Beauforce Corporation to stop operating and return client money

We have restricted Beauforce Corporation Limited from carrying out any regulated activities. This means it cannot provide regulated debt advice or debt management services to consumers. We have also ordered the firm to return money held in its bank accounts to its clients.We’ve taken this action following concerns about the suitability of the firm’s senior management and its conduct in dealing with us. Read the full Notice (PDF)

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BaFin warns consumers about the website gfi-hold(.)com

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

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🇸🇬 MAS News high

MAS Partners Industry to Develop AI Risk Management Toolkit for the Financial Sector

MAS announced the successful conclusion of phase two of Project MindForge, which culminates in the publication of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Toolkit for the financial services sector.

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High Performance Battery Holding AG: grounds to suspect shares being offered to the public without the required securities prospectus

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has sufficient grounds to suspect that High Performance Battery Holding AG, Switzerland, is offering securities in the form of company shares to the public in Germany without the required prospectus. There are no indications that the conditions for exemption from the prospectus requirement are met.

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SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers

SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers 18 March 2026 Market Abuse Post Trading The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to exempt directors and officers of European Economic Area (EEA) foreign private issuers (FPIs) from the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC’s decision means that directors and officers of EEA FPIs will not be required to comply with these specifi...

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Communication to the investment fund industry

in relation to additional liquidity management requirements for Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS, or where applicable their management company, and Luxembourg-authorised AIFMs that manage open-ended AIFs, introduced by the Law of 3 March 2026, transposing Directive (EU) 2024/927 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2024

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FCA confirms new incident and third party rules to bolster resilience

We’ve confirmed new rules to make existing incident and third party reporting clearer, more consistent, and easier for firms to follow. These new rules will help us respond quickly to disruption such as a cyber attack or power outage, give firms greater certainty on what to report and when and strengthen firm resilience to better protect consumers and markets.Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, and firms are increasingly reliant on third party providers. In 2025, ...

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SEC Publishes Data on Public and Private Offerings, Municipal Advisors, Transfer Agents, and Securities-Based Swap Dealers

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) published a new report on security based swap dealers (SBSDs) and updated statistics and data visualizations on initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on registered…

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WhatsApp groups: BaFin investigates “Fides Ventures” and “Nexquant”

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), “Fides Ventures” is using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact German investors. The company, which claims to be based in the US, also operates under the name “Fides Ventures Business School”. The unknown provider advertises by promoting a so-called “FIVS token”, claiming that the token can be obtained on the cooperating crypto exchange “Nexquant”. The crypto exchange, also operating under the name “Nex...

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BaFin warns consumers about the series of platforms with the slogan “Smarter trading with zero spreads”

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about a series of almost identical websites. According to information available to BaFin, the operators use these websites to conduct banking business and/or provide financial services without the required authorisation. The operators of the websites are not supervised by BaFin.

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FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu from working in UK financial services

KasimGaripoglu has been banned from working in UK financial services. The FCA found he is not fit and proper because of his lack of honesty and integrity. Mr Garipoglu is the owner of a firm that provided online trading of foreign exchange and contracts.Between April 2012 and December 2022, including when Mr Garipoglu was the chief executive and director at the firm and an approved person, he repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for regulatory requirements, undermined compliance and anti‑money...

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BaFin warns consumers about the website mbspoint(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about MBS Point and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website mbspoint(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website alijz(.)com, the app alijzspro and offers in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website alijz(.)com and WhatsApp groups operated under the company name AL Konzept GmbH & Co. KG. In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use an app called alijzspro to invest in financial instruments. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial services without the required authorisation.

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BaFin warns consumers about the Gainorex Investment app

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the Börsenblick A-001 WhatsApp group. In the WhatsApp group, consumers are encouraged to use the Gainorex Investment app to trade in financial instruments. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers banking business and/or financial services without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.

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Equity Research Ventures PTE. LTD. („AlleAktien“): evidence indicates no prospectus published

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has evidence indicating that Equity Research Ventures PTE. LTD., purportedly domiciled in Singapore, is offering capital investments under the name “Co-Investment AlleAktien Wealth x SpaceX” to the public in Germany without the required prospectus. These capital investments are being offered in the form of “other capital investments” within the meaning of section 1 (2) no. 7 of the German Capital Investment Act (Vermögensanlagengesetz - Verm...

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Prometheus Investment Alliance: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against offers made by Prometheus Investment Alliance (PIA), which claims to be based in the United States of America and Frankfurt am Main, on the website prometheus-alliance(.)de and in various WhatsApp groups. In the WhatsApp groups run by the alleged Achim Falkenberg and his assistant Bertha, consumers are tricked into trading financial products via the QVTcoinese-Pro app using the ‘Genialer Intelligenter Roboter 5.0’ trading system.

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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Taliban

Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Liste der sanktionierten natürlichen Personen, Unternehmen und Organisationen der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Gruppen, die mit den Taliban in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.07), publiziert.

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VYNEX Trade: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups and against Lirunex Trading app

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are operated by alleged company VYNEX Trade. According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies are offered in various WhatsApp groups, which can allegedly be traded via Lirunex Trading app and the following platforms:

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🇬🇧 FCA News high

Concept Capital Group update: administrators appointed

On 9 March 2026, the High Court placed Concept Capital Group (CCG) into administration. BTG are the administrators of the company. In July 2025, the FCA announced High Court proceedings against CCG and others over an alleged unauthorised investment scheme. CCG has been under a court order that temporarily froze its assets since then.CCG had promoted investments in static homes. CCG claimed these would be let to social housing tenants placed by local councils. Investors were promised fixed ret...

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Mjolnex: BaFin warns against offers on website mjolnex-ltd(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website mjolnex-ltd(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the company Mjolnex, allegedly based in Frankfurt, is offering financial or investment services and crypto asset services without the required authorisation.

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Second charge mortgage firms told to raise standards for consumers

Lenders and brokers in thesecond charge mortgagemarket need toconsiderhow theyadvise customers, assess affordability and charge fees. An FCA review has found that weaknesses in some firms’ practices could put borrowers, particularly those consolidating debt, at increased risk of financial harm.Second charge mortgages are often used by customers with high existing levels of debt and low financial resilience. The FCA’s review found examples of good practice across the sector but also issues tha...

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BaFin warns consumers about the website europecapitalmarkets(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website europecapitalmarkets(.)com. BaFin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.

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TGI AG: evidence indicates no prospectus published

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has evidence indicating that TGI AG, domiciled in Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein, is offering capital investments to the public in Germany called “discounted gold purchases” (Goldkauf mit Rabatt). In return for the temporary provision of money, these investments grant interest and the physical delivery of gold. In contravention of section 6 of the German Capital Investment Act (Vermögensanlagengesetz - VermAnlG), no prospectus has been...

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BaFin warns consumers about the series of platforms with the slogan “Invest and trade 300+”

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about a series of almost identical websites. According to information available to BaFin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by BaFin.

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MEX Exchange and MultiBank Group: BaFin warns against offers on the website mexassetexchange(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website mexassetexchange(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the operator MEX Eychange, allegedly based in Eschborn, Germany, is providing financial, investment and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. The operator falsely claims to be regulated by BaFin. There is no link to an authorised investment firm from Eschborn, Germany.

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🇪🇺 ESMA News high

EU financial markets enter 2026 amid high-risk environment

EU financial markets enter 2026 amid high-risk environment 11 March 2026 Press Releases Risk monitoring The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today its first risk monitoring report of 2026 , outlining the key risks and vulnerabilities in EU financial markets. ESMA finds that risks of market and systemic stress remain high despite resilient market performance in the second half of 2025. Our risk assessment for the s...

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FCA imposes restrictions on Sendsii Ltd

On 23 January 2026, the FCA imposed requirements on Sendsii Ltd which prevent them from carrying out any regulated activity. The FCA has issued a First Supervisory Notice to Sendsii Ltd after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suspended the firm’s registration on 9 October 2025. The suspension means that Sendsii Ltd no longer met the conditions required for its FCA authorisation under the Payment Services Regulations 2017.These requirements prevent Sendsii Ltd from carrying out any regulated activ...

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Man jailed for running illegal sale-and-rent-back scheme targeting struggling homeowners

Rajinder Gill and accomplices have been sentenced for their involvement in a sale-and-rent-back scheme. Mr Gill has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for running a sale-and-rent-back scheme without being authorised and illegally providing credit agreements and mortgages. As accomplices in the scheme, Amandeep Heer received a community order for 2 years with a condition of 250 hours of unpaid work, and Jetinder Sandhu has completed 100 hours' unpaid work over 12 months (as a con...

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MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2026

Singapore, 9 March 2026…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) today launched the MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2026. The theme for this year’s competition is “Singapore’s AI-Driven Economic Future: How can artificial intelligence reshape our industries, workforce, and competitive advantage while ensuring inclusive growth and managing disruption?”.

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Opening Remarks by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade and Industry and Board Member, Monetary Authority of Singapore at the Opening of Nasdaq’s New Office in Singapore on 9 March 2026

At the opening of Nasdaq’s new office in Singapore, Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Board Member of MAS, highlighted the Global Listing Board as a "digital bridge" connecting Asian and US markets, and emphasised Singapore's broader efforts to strengthen its startup ecosystem through various initiatives.

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Licensed Fund Management Company And Its Officers Investigated For Suspected Money Laundering And Suspected Failure To Comply With Obligations As A Licensed Capital Markets Services Licence Holder

The Police and MAS jointly conducted enforcement operations against Capital Asia Investments Pte Ltd and its directors for suspected money laundering offences under Section 54 of the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, and suspected failure to comply with various obligations as a licensed capital markets services licence holder under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022.

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exomarkets(.)pro: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity theft

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

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BaFin warns consumers about the series of platforms with the slogan “Trade Without Limits with 0 Spread Forex Broker”

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about a series of almost identical websites. According to information available to BaFin, the operators are offering cryptoasset services on these websites without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.

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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host March 12 Meeting

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on March 12 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss public company disclosure reform, fund proxy voting, and a potential…

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🇬🇧 FCA News medium

FCA announces senior leadership appointments

We have appointed 2 new senior leaders, further strengthening our capability across key areas of our remit. Chris Knight will join us in July 2026 as director of insurance within our Supervision, Policy and Competition (SPC) division. He joins the FCA from Legal & General, where he has been the group chief risk officer for the last 5 years and member of the Group management committee. Prior to this, he was CEO of Legal & General Retail Retirement for 3 years.David Lymburn joined the Payment S...

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FCA warns customers of HDH Investment Services Limited

We're concerned that HDH Investment Services Limited may have given unsuitable financial advice to some of its customers, potentially leading to financial loss. We recently placed restrictions on HDH Investment Services Limited (HDH). From 20 January 2026, HDH agreed to stop carrying out all regulated activities. This now means the firm can't give investment advice.HDH also agreed to write to all customers to explain what these restrictions mean for them. What customers should do nowIf you th...

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Aurenbridge Alliance: BaFin warns consumers about the website aurenbridge(.)com and offers in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website aurenbridge(.)com and WhatsApp groups operated under the company name Aurenbridge Alliance (e.g. “Aurenbridge Alliance (ABA)”). In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use an app called Cryplus to trade in financial instruments and cryptoassets. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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FinrocketPro: BaFin warns consumers about the website finrocketpro(.)com

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

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website unzerfinanzpro(.)de

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website unzerfinanzpro(.)de. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of conducting banking business without the required authorisation. Specifically, the website advertises loans.

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Special edition of the AMF Barometer: marked differences between women and men persist in terms of investment

Collective investments Marketing Financial products Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers ...

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🇬🇧 FCA News high

FCA fines John Wood Group PLC for issuing misleading statements

John Wood Group PLC (Wood Group) has been fined £12,993,700 for publishing inaccurate information in its financial results. Following the poor performance of certain projects, Wood Group’s accounting judgements were inappropriately influenced by its desire to maintain previously stated financial results. Wood Group did not have adequate systems, controls or procedures to prevent this from happening.This resulted in Wood Group publishing inaccurate information in its full-year 2022 and 2023 fi...

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

Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.

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New investment funds drive reduction in costs to investors

New investment funds drive reduction in costs to investors 03 March 2026 Fund Management Press Releases Risk monitoring The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial markets regulator and supervisor, today publishes its 2025 market report on the costs and performance of EU retail investment products . This eighth Costs and Performance report shows that ongoing costs in the EU continued to decline in 2024. This is however mostly due to new investment funds entering the...

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BaFin warns consumers about the website imc-point(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website imc-point(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the operators are offering cryptoasset services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.

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Optinomic: BaFin warns against offers on the website optinomic(.)co

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website optinomic(.)co. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial, investment and crypto asset services without the required authorisation.

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watchvestvermittlung(.)com / wv-vermittlung(.)com: BaFin warns about websites and indicates identity fraud at the expense of Watchvest GmbH

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers from the websites watchvestvermittlung(.)com and wv-vermittlung(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the website are offering banking services, in particular fixed-term deposits, and financial services without the required authorisation. They give the impression that their offers originate from Watchvest GmbH. It is a case of identity fraud. Watchvest GmbH has no connection with the w...

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OPBAS identifies areas where anti-money laundering supervisors can improve

The latest report from the Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) finds there is still room for improvement. The anti-money laundering supervisors of professional services firms are more effective than at any time since 2018. However, OPBAS remains concerned that their enforcement lacks the teeth to deter firms from falling short of minimum standards.OPBAS’s latest report found Professional Body Supervisors (PBSs) generally continue to demonstrate good levels o...

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CapitalFM: BaFin warns against offers on the website capitalfm(.)io

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website capitalfm(.)io. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/426 of 26 February 2026

implementing Article 8a of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine

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ESMA publishes the results of the annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments

ESMA publishes the results of the annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments 27 February 2026 Market data Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today the results of the annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments, which will apply from 6 April 2026. The calculations made available include: the liquidity assessment as per Articles 1 to 5 of CDR 201...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website goldingfx(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website goldingfx(.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation. Contrary to the claims on the website, the services offered do not originate from Golding Capital Partners GmbH, which has its registered office in Munich. This is a case of identity fraud.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website viforex(.)com

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

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Capitalis (Bank): BaFin warns consumers about the website capitalisgroup(.)site

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Capitalis and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in France, of using the website capitalisgroup(.)site to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business without the required authorisation.

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Financiamas: BaFin warns consumers about the website financiamas-cs(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Financiamas and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in Madrid, Spain, of using the website financiamas-cs(.)com to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business without the required authorisation.

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FCA opens authorisation gateway for targeted support

Firms can now apply for permission to provide targeted support. Targeted support is a once in a generation change that will help millions navigate their financial lives. From 6 April 2026, people’s banks, pension providers, or other financial firms that are authorised for targeted support can provide suggestions designed for groups of consumers with common characteristics. This will help them make important decisions across their pensions and investments.We want authorised firms to be ready t...

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Axoria AI: BaFin warns against offers on the website axoria(.)ai

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website axoria(.)ai. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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BaFin warns about the series of platforms „Sofortiger Aimex/Saimex Trade“

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns customers about online trading platforms that use the name “Sofortiger Aimex/ Sofortiger Saimex”. According to information available to BaFin, operators are providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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Comments by MAS on Market Conditions

In response to media queries, MAS said that it is closely monitoring developments arising from the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and is assessing the impact on the domestic economy and financial system.

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SEC, FSA Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Spring SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts between the two…

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FINMA proceedings: MBaer Merchant Bank AG in liquidation

In enforcement proceedings against MBaer Merchant Bank AG that FINMA concluded three weeks ago and which were recently pending before the Swiss Federal Administrative Court, FINMA had withdrawn the bank's licence. As part of the proceedings, FINMA ascertained that the bank does not have an adequate structure in place for combating money laundering, thus enabling clients to circumvent official asset freezes. The bank has now withdrawn its appeal against the FINMA proceedings, meaning that FINM...

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Braddick to take the helm at the UK’s banking watchdog

Katharine Braddick CB appointed as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority, succeeding Sam Woods when his term ends in June 2026.

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Midvest Limited: warns consumers about the website midv-lim(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website midv-lim(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the operator Midvest Limited from Manchester, UK, is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the consideration of client sustainability preferences

Supervision Sustainable Finance Marketing Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the consideration of client sustainability preferences

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ESMA issues a supervisory briefing on algorithmic trading

ESMA issues a supervisory briefing on algorithmic trading 26 February 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today published a supervisory briefing to support consistent supervision of algorithmic trading across the EU. The briefing provides National Competent Authorities (NCAs) with practical tools and clarified expectations for supervising firms engaged in algorithmic trading under MiFID II. It focuses on key a...

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SEC Announces Roundtable on Private Markets Valuation As Retail Investor Access Accelerates

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will hold a roundtable on March 4 to discuss private market valuations and responsible retailization.The roundtable will be hosted by the Division of Investment Management from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET…

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Measures at MBaer Merchant Bank AG

The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today that it considers MBaer Merchant Bank AG to be a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. FINMA is in contact with the bank and FinCEN in connection with the case. The enforcement proceedings previously concluded by FINMA against the bank are currently pending before the Federal Administrative Court. FINMA has appointed an audit agent at the bank.

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Court minutes from 2023 that were previously redacted

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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Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 9 December 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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Directive (EU) 2026/470 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 February 2026

amending Directives 2006/43/EC, 2013/34/EU, (EU) 2022/2464 and (EU) 2024/1760 as regards certain corporate sustainability reporting requirements and certain corporate sustainability due diligence requirements

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Smart IT Global Limited: evidence indicates no prospectus published

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has evidence indicating that Smart IT Global Limited, Hong Kong, is offering several capital investments to the public in Germany. This includes two forms of profit participation loans, which are being offered under the names “smart it World” and “smart it Sprint”. Furthermore, another investment is currently being marketed that offers the prospect of assets in the form of a cash settlement in return for the temporary provision of money (“sm...

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Adams Street Partners: BaFin warns consumers about identity fraud in WhatsApp groups

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons purporting to work for Adams Street Partners LLC or its Munich-based subsidiary Adams Street (Europe) GmbH are using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact investors. The groups are purportedly run by a partner of the firm who is described as the “Project Manager of ASP Investment Management Company”. There is no connection whatsoever between these groups and Adams Street Partners LLC, Ada...

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Reply to COS Cuts on Adequate Provision of ATMs and VTMs, Mandating the Acceptance of Cash, Sustainability of EQDP and Insurance for Persons with Disabilities

Reply at Committee of Supply 2026 on Adequate Provision of ATMs and VTMs, Mandating the Acceptance of Cash, Sustainability of EQDP and Insurance for Persons with Disabilities

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Identity fraud against Ultramarin Capital GmbH, Munich: BaFin warns consumers about the website ultramarin-capital(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website ultramarin-capital(.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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FCA selects 4 firms to test stablecoin innovation in its Regulatory Sandbox

The FCA has chosen 4 companies to test how their stablecoin services work with proposed regulation in a safe environment. The stablecoins cohort is part of our commitment to supporting growth and innovation in UK financial services. 20 applications were received and the FCA has chosen the following firms:Monee Financial TechnologiesReStabiliseRevolutVVTXThe Regulatory Sandbox programme allows firms to trial stablecoin products in real world conditions with appropriate safeguards. It will help...

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FCA proposes action to close gaps in borrowers’ credit files

Lenders could have access to more comprehensive information to support lending decisions, under new proposals by the FCA. The FCA is consulting on designating certain credit reference agencies (CRAs). If a lender shares credit information with one designated consumer CRA, it would be required to share it with them all.The changes aim to close gaps in consumers’ credit files and ensure these more accurately reflect people’s financial circumstances.Alison Walters, director of consumer finance a...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns against offers on website trade.amlin-limited(.)info

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website trade.amlin-limited(.)info. 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 MS Amlin Investment Management Ltd., based in London, UK. This is likely to be a case of identity fraud.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers on website personalcontrol-room(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website personalcontrol-room(.)com and against fake investment contracts sent by alleged financial experts from Clearstream Holding AG. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators are providing financial or investment services and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from Clearstream Holding AG or any other legal entities of Clearstream. This is...

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A smarter approach to communicating our regulatory priorities

We've launched our new Regulatory Priorities reports, starting with the insurance sector. This marks a new approach that will help to transform our supervision and streamline regulation.We expect regulated firms to follow the rules and stay informed about any changes. This is important for maintaining a safe and resilient market. Our mission to be a smarter regulator means reducing burden where we can, so that firms can get the information they need as efficiently as possible.Our Regulatory P...

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BaFin warns consumers about the websites weisbergadvisors(.)inc and weisbergadvisors(.)ai

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites weisbergadvisors(.)inc and weisbergadvisors(.)ai. According to information available to BaFin, these websites are being used to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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Influencers fined for issuing unauthorised financial promotions

Seven social media influencers have been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court for their role in the promotion of an unauthorised foreign exchange trading scheme. Biggs Chris, Jamie Clayton, Lauren Goodger, Rebecca Gormley, Yazmin Oukhellou, Scott Timlin and Eva Zapico all pleaded guilty to one count of issuing unauthorised financial promotions.The outcomes were:Lauren Goodger was fined £3,750 and ordered to pay costs of £5,778.18.Biggs Chris was fined £600 and ordered to pay costs of £1,000.Jam...

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Tethys Investment Alliance: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups and indicates identity fraud at the expense of Tethys Investment Management LLC

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against the WhatsApp groups „Tethys Investment Alliance 771“ and „Tethys Investment Alliance-S62“, the websites „tethys-alliance.de“ and „tethys-uberblick.com“ as well as the apps „QVTCoinese“ und „QVTCoinese Pro“, which are allegedly operated by the Baku/Boston/Dubai-based company Tethys Investment Management LLC. In the WhatsApp groups consumers are enticed to trade financial products via the respective apps. It is suspected that the ...

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WhatsApp groups: warns consumers about boamglobal and BlueOcean Asset Management Ltd.

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the websites boamglobal.com and boamglobal-mf.com and against WhatsApp groups lead by “Dr Feldmann” and his assistant “Lina Weiss”. According to information available to BaFin, the operator BlueOcean Asset Management Ltd. is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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The Casino case: the Paris Tribunal Correctionnel ruling marks the end of a market abuse case in which the AMF has been heavily involved

MAR Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The Casino case: the Paris Tribunal Correctionnel ruling marks the end of a market abuse case in which the AMF has been heavily involved

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Dukas-Global: BaFin warns consumers about the website dukas-global(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Dukas-Global and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website dukas-global(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website referral.mnlo(.)app

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website referral.mnlo(.)app. BaFin has information that Next Level Church Global Hub, Inc., New Orleans, USA, is using this website to offer banking business and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website blue-invest(.)org

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website blue-invest(.)org. 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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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung

Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung (WBF) hat den Anhang der Verordnung vom 10. April 2024 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, welche die Hamas oder den Palästinensischen Islamischen Dschihad unterstützen (SR 946.231.09), geändert.

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Upcoming changes to the Euribor Panel

Upcoming changes to the Euribor Panel 18 February 2026 Benchmarks The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is issuing a statement on the upcoming changes to the Euribor panel, in its capacity as supervisor of the European Money Market Institute (EMMI), administrator of Euribor. This statement concerns the announcement by EMMI that Barclays Bank PLC (BBPLC), based in the United Kingdom, will withdraw from the Euribor panel. The ...

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Tribunal upholds bans and fines for reckless adviser and fund manager

The Upper Tribunal has upheld the FCA's decisions to ban Stephen Joseph Burdett and James Paul Goodchild from working in financial services. Mr Burdett and Mr Goodchild previously held senior roles at Synergy Wealth Limited (Synergy) and Westbury Private Clients LLP (Westbury), respectively.The FCA banned the pair from working in regulated financial services for recklessly exposing pension holders to unsuitable investments.The Tribunal also found that it was appropriate for the FCA to impose ...

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Omenyxgroup(.)com: BaFin warns consumers about website

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against the website omenyxgroup(.)com, which entices consumers to trade crypto assets. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the website are offering crypto asset services without the required authorisation.

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P&L Invest Holding AG: BaFin warns against offers on website pnl-holding(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website pnl-holding(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, P&L Invest Holding AG is providing financial or investment services and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. According to the current state of knowledge, there is no connection to the P&L Invest Holding GmbH. This is likely to be a case of identity fraud.

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ICG GEF: 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 Intermediate Capital Group (ICG). According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies, which can allegedly be traded via ICG GEF app, are offered in various WhatsApp groups. The offers do not originate from ICG Europe S.à.r.l. - Frankfurt Branch or any other company belonging to Intermediate Capital G...

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Alain Girard to assume leadership of FINMA’s Banks division

The Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has appointed Alain Girard as the new Head of its Banks division. The current Head of the Recovery and Resolution division will take up his new role on 1 April 2026. He succeeds Thomas Hirschi, who left FINMA at the end of August 2025. Simon Brönnimann, who oversaw the Banks division on an interim basis, will now assume leadership of the Recovery and Resolution division on an interim basis.

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BaFin warns consumers about the series of platforms that claim: “The [platform name] label holds authorization in multiple global jurisdictions and stands as a reputable online brokerage for Forex and CFDs.”

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about a series of similarly designed websites. According to information available to BaFin, the operators are providing banking business and/or financial services on these websites without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by BaFin.

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List of issuers of shares and issuers of sovereign debt (Updated)

For which the CSSF is the relevant competent authority under Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps

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FCA fines former chief executive of Carillion plc (in liquidation)

The FCA has fined Richard Howson £237,700 for his part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc. As group chief executive, Mr Howson was aware of serious financial troubles in Carillion’s UK construction business. He failed to reflect this in company announcements or alert its board and audit committee, leading to poor oversight.The fine was imposed after Mr Howson withdrew his challenge to the FCA’s decision.Mr Howson was one of two executive directors on Carillion’s Board. His...

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Summary of AI roundtables - February 2026

The Bank of England held roundtable meetings with representatives from regulated firms on the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML), to better understand the constraints that firms may be facing.

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ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter 13 February 2026 ESMA newsletter The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today its latest edition of the Spotlight on Markets Newsletter. This edition opens with ESMA’s Digital and Data Strategies , outlining how enhanced data use and improved digital tools will strengthen effective and risk-based supervision. Top news highlights include the launch of the selection ...

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SEC Announces 45th Annual Small Business Forum to Improve Capital-Raising Policy

The Securities and Exchange Commission will host the agency’s 45th Annual Government Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live. …

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Minutes of the Market Participants Group meeting – 12 February 2026

The Market Participants Group (MPG) is 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 England’s Monetary Policy Committee.

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Workgroup convened to enhance Singapore’s ecosystem for Growth Capital

Singapore, 13 February 2026… The Prime Minister and Minister for Finance announced at his 2026 Budget Statement the establishment of a workgroup to develop strategies to strengthen Singapore as a leading centre for growth capital. The Growth Capital Workgroup will be chaired by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National...

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Reply to Adjournment Motion on “An Industrial Policy in Finance” by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of MAS, on behalf of Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of MAS, on 12 February 2026

Reply to Adjournment Motion on “An Industrial Policy in Finance” by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of MAS, on behalf of Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of MAS, on 12 February 2026

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Nex (Limited): BaFin warns consumers about the website thenexcap(.)pro

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about Nex (Limited) and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website thenexcap(.)pro of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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New protections confirmed for Buy Now Pay Later borrowers

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from stronger protections from 15 July 2026, following the Government's decision to bring the sector under the FCA's regulation. BNPL will be subject to the Consumer Duty and consumers will benefit from:Clear information: Consumers will get clear, upfront details about their agreement, including when payments will be due, amounts, and what happens if they miss a payment.Affordability checks: Lenders must carry out proportionate checks to make su...

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DORA – Submission timeframe for register of information – eDesk Portal open as of 11 February 2026

Submission of the register of information at individual or consolidated level to the CSSF (excluding entities under the direct supervision of the ECB)

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FCA takes action against HTX to stop illegal financial promotions

The FCA has begun legal proceedings against global crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi) for illegally promoting cryptoasset services to UK consumers. Access documents on this claim on the FCA websiteFirms providing crypto products to UK consumers need to comply with rules which protect consumers from unfair and misleading marketing. Advertising cryptoassets on social media or websites without complying with these rules is a criminal offence.Since the rules came into force in October 2023, the...

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FCA fines two individuals a combined £108,731 for insider dealing

The FCA has fined Dipesh Kerai and Bhavesh Hirani for insider dealing in shares of Bidstack Group Plc. Mr Kerai has been fined £52,731, and Mr Hirani has been fined £56,000.In December 2021, Mr Hirani was the interim Chief Financial Officer at Bidstack, a company that placed advertising inside video games. This meant he had access to inside information about a major upcoming deal between Bidstack and a large video game publisher.Before it was announced to the public, Mr Hirani passed this con...

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Volfor: BaFin warns consumers about the website volfor(.)co

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Volfor and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website volfor(.)co of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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The Autorité des Marchés Financiers publishes the findings of its inspections of asset management companies' operational risk management

Supervision Asset management Journalists Investment management companies The Autorité des Marchés Financiers publishes the findings of its inspections of asset management companies' operational risk management

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WhatsApp groups and trading app: BaFin warns consumers about identity fraud in connection with the use of the app “IB-Kundendienst”

According to the information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons are using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact German investors. The initiators of such WhatsApp groups claim to be Bank of America or its branch in Frankfurt am Main. This is a case of identity fraud misusing names of former employees of the institution.

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A Steady Hand: why the Governing Council held rates at 2 per cent this week

In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf explains why the Governing Council kept its main policy interest rate (the deposit facility rate) unchanged at 2% for the fifth consecutive time since June 2025.

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the company Tradeshark24

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Tradeshark24 and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website tradeshark24(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and crypto-asset services without the required authorisation. These offers are not provided by Frankfurt Financial Solutions GmbH & Co. KG, Frankfurt, which has no connection to the website tradeshark24(.)com. This is a case of identity fraud.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website hashxcapital(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website hashxcapital(.)com. BaFin has information that the website’s operators are using it to offer banking business and/or financial services without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.

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FINMA to relocate its Zurich office from the city centre to Oerlikon

More attractive working conditions and lower operating costs per workstation: FINMA will relocate its Zurich office from the city centre to Zurich-Oerlikon in autumn 2026.

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Gemini Payments UK Ltd and Gemini Intergalactic UK Ltd exit the UK market

From 6 April 2026, Gemini is closing all customer accounts in the UK. Gemini Payments UK, Ltd (GPUK) is authorised by the FCA to issue electronic money (e-money) and provide payment services.Gemini Intergalactic UK, Ltd (GIUK) offers cryptoasset products. These activities are not regulated by the FCA, although we oversee compliance in accordance with UK anti-money laundering regulations. On 5 February 2026, GPUK and GIUK confirmed they plan to exit the UK market. Effective 6 April 2026, Gemin...

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Update on changes to country groupings for International Banking Statistics

This article provides an update regarding implementing changes for country grouping conventions used in statistics covering the international business of monetary financial institutions operating in the UK and the consolidated claims of UK headquartered monetary financial institutions.

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SEC Publishes Data on Exchange Traded Funds and Fund Mergers; Updated Statistics on Municipal Advisors, Transfer Agents, and Security-Based Swap Dealers

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has published two new reports on exchange traded funds and fund mergers, and updated statistics and data visualizations on municipal advisors, transfer agents, and…

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The AMF reminds Digital Asset Service Providers that the transitional period allowing them to continue providing crypto-asset services in France without MiCA authorisation ends on 1 July 2026

MiCA Investment services The AMF reminds Digital Asset Service Providers that the transitional period allowing them to continue providing crypto-asset services in France without MiCA authorisation ends on 1 July 2026

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FCA stops Advantage Wealth Management Ltd from carrying out regulated activities and imposes assets restriction

The FCA has imposed restrictions on independent financial adviser Advantage Wealth Management Ltd (AWM), which means it must not dispose of any assets or conduct any regulated activities without the written consent of the FCA. The action follows concerns that AWM is not being managed in a way that ensures that its affairs are conducted in a sound and prudent manner. We issued a First Supervisory Notice (PDF)on 22 December 2025, outlining further details about our concerns and the basis for im...

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Results of the Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Turnover Survey for October 2025

In October 2025, 25 financial institutions active in the UK foreign exchange (FX) market participated in the semi-annual turnover survey for the Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC).

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FCA and SRA issue joint warning to firms representing motor finance commission claims

The FCA and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have today issued a joint warning to claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms involved in motor finance commission claims to make sure consumers don’t have multiple representatives for the same claim and are not charged excessive termination fees. The regulators are reminding CMCs and law firms that they are expected to have robust checks in place to confirm consumers have not already instructed another representative. The FCA has also...

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The AMF awards its Marie-Josèphe-Vanel thesis prize in law to Vincent Ramonéda

Institutional Regulatory developments Financing the economy Other professionals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF awards its Marie-Josèphe-Vanel thesis prize in law to Vincent Ramonéda

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Upper Tribunal finds that Banque Havilland devised a plan to harm the Qatari economy

The Upper Tribunal has upheld the FCA’s decision that Rangecourt SA (formerly Banque Havilland), Edmund Rowland, the former London CEO and Vladimir Bolelyy, a former Bank employee, acted without integrity. The Tribunal agreed with the FCA that significant fines should be imposed, deciding that fines of £4m, £352,000 and £14,200 were appropriate for Rangecourt SA, Mr Rowland and Mr Bolelyy respectively. The Tribunal also upheld the FCA’s decision to ban Mr Rowland and Mr Bolelyy from working i...

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Regulators announce first firms to join Scale-up Unit

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced the first cohort of banks and building societies to benefit from their joint Scale-up Unit. The Scale-up Unit announced last year is designed to build stronger ties and provide tailored support for fast-growing and innovative financial firms, helping them to grow sustainably at pace.The 6 firms that expressed interest and have been accepted to the first cohort are:Allica BankClearBankMonument BankNo...

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Falling cost of premium finance saving consumers around £157m a year

People who pay monthly for their insurance are saving around £157m a year, with over half the firms the FCA reviewed as part of a market study lowering the cost of premium finance. Interest rates for premium finance have fallen by an average 4.1 percentage points since 2022, saving consumers £8 on a typical motor policy and £3 on a typical home policy per year. The changes result from regulatory attention, fair value assessments and base rate reductions. The FCA has seen even more significant...

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🇸🇬 MAS News medium

Reply to Adjournment Motion on “Make (Singapore) Equities Great Again” by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of MAS, on behalf of Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of MAS, on 3 February 2026

Reply to Adjournment Motion on “Make (Singapore) Equities Great Again” by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of MAS, on behalf of Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of MAS, on 3 February 2026.

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Written reply to Parliamentary Questions on the Shared Responsibility Framework and real-time fraud detection standards expected of financial institutions in Singapore

Written reply to Parliamentary Questions on the Shared Responsibility Framework and real-time fraud detection standards expected of financial institutions in Singapore.

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A study by the AMF finds widespread levels of adoption in artificial intelligence by French financial market participants

Artificial intelligence Innovation Fintech Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers A study by the AMF finds widespread levels of adoption in artificial intelligence by French...

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BaFin warns consumers about Verto and the services it is offering

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. Verto is currently offering its services via the website ajadetrpe(.)life.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website wefi(.)co

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website wefi(.)co. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer banking business and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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PCAM: BaFin warns against offers on the website pc-asset-management[.]com, in the app “PCAU pro,” and in WhatisApp groups

In the WhatsApp groups, investors are recommended by “Harrison T Blake” and “Francesca Müller” to invest in financial instruments that can then be traded via the aforementioned app or the platform pc-asset-management[.]com.

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SEC Appoints New Chairman and Board Members to PCAOB

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis, as Chairman, and Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton, as Board members, of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). George…

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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 EU’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 EU’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 – 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 €23.7m. The sale of Spencer Dock was a key element of the Central Bank’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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Singapore to Join International Efforts to Support IMF’s Initiatives for Vulnerable Countries

MAS announced that Singapore intends to join international efforts to enhance the capacity of the International Monetary Fund to help vulnerable member countries deal with economic shocks.

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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 …

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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 FCA’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 CFTC…

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🇦🇺 ASIC News high

ASIC’s annual report reveals strong growth in enforcement action and investigations and keen focus on strengthening markets

ASIC’s annual report reveals strong growth in enforcement action and investigations and keen focus on strengthening markets

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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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Richard Ernest Auricht’s liquidator registration cancellation overturned on appeal, substituted with five-year suspension

Richard Ernest Auricht’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 the…

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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 Commission’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 be…

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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 SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, established pursuant to Section 39 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to help protect investors and improve securities…

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Leading Asset Management: BaFin warns consumers about WhatsApp groups and the LAM 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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Aureus 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: 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 agency’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which provides advice and recommendations to the Commission on rules, regulations, and…

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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 rulemaking…

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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 division’s Deputy Director, Acting…

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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 FCA’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 £2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal. The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him £2,037,892 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 customers’ 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 News medium

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 Dhabi’s Dispute Resolution Community Expands

APIAC and Opus 2 Announce Office Openings in the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre as Abu Dhabi’s Dispute Resolution Community Expands

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

ADGM’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 FCA’s proposals to distribute Asset Land investor funds

On 19 December 2025 the High Court approved the FCA’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 “Paragonix Edge” 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: BaFin 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: BaFin 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 £309,843 for insider dealing

The FCA has fined Russel Gerrity £309,843 for using inside information to net himself £128,765. 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 d’Italia launch first joint Innovation Data Challenge

Central Bank of Ireland and Banca d’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: 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 “Rusty” McGranahan has been named SEC General Counsel. As the SEC’s chief legal officer, Mr. McGranahan will oversee the provision of legal expertise and advice to the Office of the…

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BaFin 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: BaFin 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 “crypto debit cards” 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 “NYLI” and “NYLIPLUS”

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 “MacKay Shields”. 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 “PayDenPro”

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 “Payden & Rygel”. This is a case of identity theft misusing the names of real employees.

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🇪🇺 ESMA News high

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 – 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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BaFin 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 UK’s CTP regime.

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ESMA’s Digital and Data strategies support supervision of EU financial markets

ESMA’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 EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has adopted a new Digital Strategy and updated its Data Strategy . They reflect ESMA’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 is…

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FCA obtains £265,523.96 confiscation order against Collateral fraudster Andrew Currie

The FCA has secured a confiscation order of £265,523.96 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 £265,523.96. This amount represen...

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Identity fraud: BaFin 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 Commission’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 dynamics…

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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 £371,700. Firm or individual finedDateAmountReasonRichard Adam07/01/2026£232,800The 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 Khan07/01/2026£138,900The 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 “BCAAT,” 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: 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 Carillion’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 £232,800 and £138,900, respectively. The fines were imposed after Mr Adam and Mr Khan withdrew their challenges t...

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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 EU’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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ESAs’ 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)

ESAs’ 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 (“The Board”) of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) – the EBA, ESMA, EIOPA – 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 Insurers’ 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 Vermögensverwaltungs KG: suspected offer to the public of shares in AuA 24 AG without the required prospectus

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has sufficient grounds to suspect that TPK Vermögensverwaltungs 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.“Cicely has gone above and beyond the call of duty over the past twenty-four years to serve…

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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 creditors’ 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 “RBC NL”: 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 „S373 Robeco Kernmitgliedergruppe“, “M2 Robeco Value Investing Kreis“ and „999 Robeco Investment Strategiezentrum - Blockhandel“, which are allegedly operated by the Frankfurt a.M.-based company Robeco Deutschland, Zweigniederlassung der Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. („Robeco“). In the WhatsApp groups consumers are enticed to trade financial products via the app „RBC NL“. 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 Investment…

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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 EU’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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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 EU’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, ESMA’s Executive Director, said: “Today’s announcement...

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“The Year That Was and Will Be”

In this, his final blog for 2025, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf reflects on Ireland and the euro area’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 “[...] invest your money in the world of cryptocurrencies with [...]”. 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 – 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 of…

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

The Securities and Exchange Commission’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:An…

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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 EU’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 ESMA’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

We’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 UK’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 – and should not – 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 “Video and online identification”

On 16 December 2025, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA launched the consultation on the partially revised Circular 2016/7 “Video and online identification”. The consultation will go on until 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 – 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 England’s Court of Directors and Dame Anne Glover and Diana Noble reappointed as Non‑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

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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 controls—Blackridge, LLC, Gray Digital Capital Management USA, LLC, and Gray Digital Technologies, LLC—with orchestrating two fraudulent securities…

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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 Austin…

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Hedwig Ulmer Busenhart joins FINMA’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 – 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 – 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 – 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.“I have known Lori for…

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Update to lending and deposit spread of the Operational Standing Facility – 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 Commission’s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its rescheduled Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy.“New technologies give us a fresh opportunity to recalibrate financial surveillance…

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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 17…

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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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The Autorité des Marchés Financiers takes note of the Cour de Cassation ruling in the Vivendi SE case

Financial disclosures & corporate financing Journalists Listed companies and issuers The Autorité des Marchés 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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Rémi Bouchez, the new Ombudsman of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers

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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 “Interest rate risks – banks”

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. As…

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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 Commission’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 Corporate…

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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 Commission’s Crypto Task Force has rescheduled its Financial Surveillance and Privacy Roundtable, previously scheduled for October, to Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.“I am looking forward to getting this event back on the calendar…

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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 SEC’s Sept. 18,…

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Federal Council appoints new member to FINMA’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 Commission’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 the…

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FINMA Risk Monitor 2025: accentuated geopolitical risks – 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 – 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 England’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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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) / Al-Kaida

Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.

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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 Autorité des Marchés 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:…

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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

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

Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.

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The AMF announces new measures to facilitate access to listing

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

Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.

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The Autorité des Marchés 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 Court’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 für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.

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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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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 Director…

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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, staff…

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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, and…

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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) generally…

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UBS resolution report

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has identified further progress in UBS’s resolvability and continues to view a resolution as feasible. However, there is a need for greater optionality, which will also require legislative changes. UBS’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, FINMA’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. “Ken has been an integral leader at the SEC for more than two…

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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

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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 – 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 Zürcher 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 Zürcher 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 für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.

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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. FINMA’s Board of Directors and Executive Board thank Thomas Hirschi for his valuable contribution during his time at FINMA.

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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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Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber Personen und Organisationen, die mit den Organisationen ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida in Verbindung stehen (SR 946.231.08) publiziert.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 companies’ monitoring of fund investment ratios, compensation and claims

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The Autorité des Marchés 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 Autorité des Marchés 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 – 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

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ETFs win over newcomers as they invest into the stock market

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The AMF and the AMMC are strengthening their cooperation

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

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

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

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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 Autorité des Marchés 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

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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

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Marie Seiller appointed Resources, Operations and Transformation Director at the Autorité des Marchés Financiers

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

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France Mayer appointed Retail Investor Relations and Protection Director at the Autorité des Marchés Financiers

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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

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The Autorité des Marchés Financiers announces the new composition of the Financial Skills Certification Board

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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

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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

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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 companies’ 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

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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

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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

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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 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, Sébastien Raspiller

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

Asset management The Autorité des Marchés 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

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

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Central counterparties’ 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

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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

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Central counterparties’ recovery plan: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines on recovery plan indicators and scenarios

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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

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The Autorité des Marchés 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 AMF’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 AMF’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

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Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani appointed Chair of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers

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The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has requested the resumption of listing of ORPEA’s securities today

Markets Financial disclosures & corporate financing The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has requested the resumption of listing of ORPEA’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

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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

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

Annual report Savings protection Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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New Data Series: Insurance Data – Solvency and Financial Condition Reports

The Central Bank of Ireland has today published a consolidated view of publically available data for insurance and reinsurance firms. Under new Solvency II regulations, firms must provide public disclosures. The public disclosures take the form of a Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR), which firms produce on an annual basis. All Individual SFCRs from firms regulated by the Central Bank are available in a dedicated repository on the Central Bank’s website . This year the Central Ban...

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