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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

The Publication of the CSSF’s Annual Report 2023

Goodwin on 9/25/2024

On September 19th, 2024, the CSSF published its 2023 annual report, highlighting key regulatory challenges, particularly in the realm of crypto-assets following the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation...more

2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG)

J.S. Held on 2/29/2024

The extraterritorial expansion of ESG laws and policies will reach a significant turning point in 2024. Investors, government regulators, and consumers are demanding greater transparency and disclosure when it comes to a...more

The Standard Formula Podcast | Solvency II Back to Basics: Third Country Branches and Cross-Border Provision of Services

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/12/2023

“The Standard Formula” podcast continues its Back to Basics series — a deep dive into the Solvency II regime — discussing the regime’s provisions regarding third country branches and the cross-border provision of services. ...more

AIFMD: New Pre-Marketing Rules

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 7/24/2019

On July 12, 2019, the following new EU directive and regulation on cross-border distribution were published in the Official Journal of the European Union...more

The New EU Geo-Blocking Regulation

WilmerHale on 12/4/2018

“Geo-blocking” is the practice whereby traders operating in a country block or limit access to their online interfaces, such as websites or apps, by customers from other countries wishing to engage in cross-border...more

Traders must be geo-blocking compliant by 3 December 2018

BCLP on 11/26/2018

From 3 December 2018, businesses who sell either B2B or B2C within the EU will have to comply with the EU Geo-Blocking Regulation. The Regulation will have both economic and procedural implications for any trader which sells...more

Draft EU Guidelines on Supervisory Cooperation on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

A&O Shearman on 11/19/2018

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities have launched a consultation on draft joint guidelines on the cooperation and information exchange between national regulators supervising banks and other financial...more

Corporate Insurance Newsletter – June 2018

Hogan Lovells on 7/5/2018

The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for June has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. ...more

The impact of the Geo-blocking Regulation after Brexit

Hogan Lovells on 4/16/2018

In anticipation of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the European Commission has released a Notice to Stakeholders on the impact of Brexit on the incoming rules on geo-blocking (the “Notice“)....more

Cross-border parcel delivery – European Parliament approves the regulation proposal

Hogan Lovells on 3/15/2018

Some time ago now, the European Commission launched an initiative to improve transparency and regulate the cross-border parcel delivery sector as part of its aspiration to create a real Digital Single Market. Clearly, no...more

The Digital Single Market: Geoblocking regulation ready to be enacted!

Hogan Lovells on 3/7/2018

The new provision on the banning of unjustified geoblocking in online sales is at the heart of the EU Commission’s aspiration and effort to create a real Digital Single Market within the European Union....more

MIFID II: Performing Investment Services and Activities by Institutions Based in Third Countries in Italy

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 12/13/2017

The performance of investment services and activities by entities established in third countries in Italy is becoming an increasing concern among specialized operators for the obvious reason, which will be discussed...more

AML Rules for Payment Industry Proposed by European Union Regulators

Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/13/2017

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) issued on February 10, 2017 draft rules regarding certain anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism steps for Member States of the European Union (EU)....more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 10/21/2016

Financial Industry Developments - CTFC Approves Proposed Rules Addressing Application of Certain CEA Regulations to Cross-Border Transactions - On October 11, 2016, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission...more

"Brexit Bites": Implications and Issues for Firms in the Financial Services Sector

K&L Gates LLP on 4/18/2016

This is the third in our series of "Brexit Bites" which focuses on Financial Services. Much of the regulation of financial services in the UK is governed by EU law. This includes the regulation of banks, broker-dealers,...more

I’m OK, Eur OK; At Long Last, U.S.-EU CCP Recognition is Mutual

K&L Gates LLP on 2/19/2016

On February 10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and the European Commission (“EC”) announced a much-anticipated transatlantic agreement to harmonize European Union (“EU”) and U.S. regulations concerning...more

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