ESMA Public statement: ESMA reminds firms of existing rules and obligations under binary option measures amid growing popularity of prediction markets globally
Why this matters
ESMA public statement reminding firms of existing obligations regarding binary options and event contracts. Clarifies that event contracts qualifying as financial instruments fall under binary option product intervention measures and require investment firm authorization. Informational guidance on regulatory compliance rather than new rules, hence null urgency.
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What the AMF said
Forex and binary options Savings protection ESMA Public statement: ESMA reminds firms of existing rules and obligations under binary option measures amid growing popularity of prediction markets globally
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Context
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