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EU AI Office Seeks Stakeholder Engagement in Drafting AI Act Implementing Rules

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The EU AI Office has just published a consultation on the topics that should be covered by the first general-purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice and a call for interest to participate in drafting the Code....more

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Private Credit Deep Dives – Going Exclusive (Europe)

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In recent months, market participants have become increasingly optimistic about the probability of a “soft landing” in the US economy, whereby tight monetary policy is shown to have tamed inflation whilst avoiding triggering...more

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In Practice: Preparing for a New UK Securitisation Framework

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The start of 2024 heralds the rollout of a new suite of rules for securitisation in the UK, which once adopted, will replace the existing on-shored UK Securitisation Regulation (the “UKSR”). Originally published in...more

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Recent developments in ESG and pensions

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The main provisions of the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation have been in force since 2021, but compliance remains a challenge for many market participants. Here is an update on the state of play....more

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FCA Publishes Final Guidance on the Trading Venue Perimeter

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UK regulator follows the European Securities and Markets Authority in clarifying the scope of the trading venue perimeter. On 5 July 2023, the FCA published its Policy Statement (PS23/11) containing final guidance on the...more

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European Commission Clarifies Aspects of SFDR With Additional Guidance

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The Commission has clarified requirements for financial product classifications and the definition of “sustainable investment” under the SFDR. ...more

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RTS under the SFDR published in the Official Journal

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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1288, setting out the regulatory technical standards (RTS) to be used by financial market participants (FMPs) when disclosing sustainability-related information under the Sustainable...more

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EU Commission adopts RTS under the SFDR

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Summary - On 6 April 2022, the European Commission announced that is has adopted the regulatory technical standards to be used by financial market participants when disclosing sustainability-related information under the...more

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Decoding Derivatives – Q2 2021

The credit derivatives determinations process has, for some time, been clouded in relative mystery. As credit default swap (CDS) strategies have grown more complex and gray-area issues have become more commonplace, advocacy...more

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FCA Consults on Post-Brexit Changes to PRIIPS Regulation

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UK rules will diverge from the much-criticised EU framework. On 20 July 2021, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP21/23) on amending the UK PRIIPs Regulation. The FCA has long held concerns about the PRIIPs...more

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FCA consults on changes to Investment Research and Best Execution reporting

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On 28 April 2021 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (CP 21/9) on proposed changes to its investment research rules and best execution reporting requirements. We discuss these proposed...more

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ESAs publish final report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards for SFDR

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On 4 February 2021, less than six weeks before the 10 March 2021 date on which the main operative provisions of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) start to apply, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs)...more

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Market Abuse Regulation: FCA Review of Delayed Disclosure of Inside Information

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On 11 November 2020, the FCA published a review of delayed disclosure of inside information (DDII) by issuers under MAR as part of its latest Primary Market Bulletin newsletter.  As part of this review the FCA analysed all...more

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Greek Sustainability Initiative Promotes Cooperation Between Competitors

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The initiative includes a competition law sustainability “sandbox” in which market participants could team up to work on sustainable business projects. The Greek Competition Authority (HCC) has announced a public...more

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When is an obstacle not an obstacle? EBA publishes Opinion on Article 32(3) of the SCA RTS

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The EBA has published an Opinion under Article 32(3) of the RTS on SCA and CSC on obstacles to the provision of PIS and AIS in the context of dedicated interfaces. The EBA issued this Opinion to ensure consistent...more

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EU Short-selling Bans Lifted

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While regulators in the EU have lifted the temporary COVID-19-related short-selling bans, they will monitor the markets and impose further restrictions if required. Regulators in Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Italy,...more

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Overview of the European Sustainability Taxonomy Regulation

Introduction - On 15 April 2020, the Council of the European Union published a press release stating that it had reached political agreement on the regulation on the establishment of an EU-wide framework designed to...more

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ESMA releases public statement on COVID-19 – Impact on financial market participants

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On 11 March 2020 ESMA has issued a public statement in relation to the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on financial markets in the European Union. As a result, issuers will have to take action in order to cope with the current...more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK FCA and EU ESMA Issue Statements on Pandemic

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The EU watchdog, The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), which coordinates securities market supervision across the 27 countries of the European Union, announced on March 11 that it was prepared to use its...more

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FCA Breaks Ranks in Its Approach to Using Wholesale Data

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A Call for Input reveals that the FCA is planning for a post-EU future and examining ethics with regard to MAR. On 9 March 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a Call for Input on the way that wholesale...more

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Operational resilience, third party risk management and impact tolerance in the time of Coronavirus

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On 5 December 2019 the Bank of England (Bank), UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published coordinated consultation papers and policy on new requirements to strengthen...more

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EU Working Group on Risk-Free Rates Publishes Report on Liquidity in EONIA transition

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The EU Working Group on Risk-Free Rates has published a report setting out recommendations for the transition of financial products from EONIA to the Euro Short-Term Rate (€STR). The recommendations aim to ensure liquidity in...more

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EU-Wide Supervisory Focus on UCITS Liquidity Risk Management Announced

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has announced an EU-wide common supervisory action on liquidity risk management by managers of Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities will be...more

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EU Amends Implementing Standards for Diversified Stock Indices Under Capital Requirements Legislation

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A Commission Implementing Regulation amending existing Implementing Technical Standards under the Capital Requirements Regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union...more

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Additional Compliance for the Art World

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Individuals, trusts and companies buying or selling art via UK galleries and auction houses will now be subject to the same customer due diligence checks as those opening bank accounts in the UK. What has changed? The...more

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