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MiFID II: Investments Transparency
ESMA's Final Report proposes stronger passporting standards, requiring more info from investment firms. New notification system aids NCAs in understanding cross-border activities. Rise in investment firms serving retail clients drives competition, expands choices, and emphasizes better supervision.
OECD Pillar 2 Amendments: FRS Tax Reform
In a major move for international tax reform, FRC aligns FRS 102 and FRS 101 with OECD's Pillar Two rules. Aimed at clarity and user satisfaction, these amendments ensure minimum taxation by multinational groups in each jurisdiction.
ESG Compliance: ESMA Statement
ESMA's crucial insights on sustainability disclosures in prospectuses promote transparency in ESG practices. Issuers and advisors gain clarity, empowering informed investment decisions. Non-financial reporting's importance and disclosure requirements for ESG securities are highlighted.
Risk Management in ML/TF Financial Crime
The European Banking Authority (EBA) commends progress in combating financial crimes in its latest review. Competent authorities in member states have implemented effective strategies in AML/CFT supervision.
Regtech: definition and innovation
RegTech, the tech industry's response to intricate regulatory compliance, innovatively fuses financial services, regulations, and technology. It uses AI, machine learning, big data, and cloud computing to automate and optimize regulatory processes.