Tag: EU
EU adopts new transparency rules on securities financing
The European Commission has adopted new measures under the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR), with the aim of increasing the transparency of securities financing markets.
EU make provisional agreement on cybersecurity standard
A number of measures to improve the cybersecurity efforts across the EU have been provisionally agreed by MEPs and member states.
EU council proposes measures to lower risks in banking sector
The banking union council has endorsed a number of new measures to help reduce risk in the EU banking sector.
RIMES launches new software for BMR compliance
Data management company RIMES Technologies has launched a new service to help banks, asset managers and insurers with meeting the EU’s Benchmarks Regulation (BMR).
EU and member state auditors urge for audit gap in EU...
EU and member state auditors have urged that audit gaps in EU banking supervision need to be closed.
EU governments set to increase efforts against money laundering
European Union governments have reportedly reached a preliminary deal for boosting efforts to counter money laundering.
ESMA releases all offical EU language translations of MiFID II guidelines
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released the official translations for its MiFID II suitability requirements.
AML regulations & data protection procedures are blocking FinTech development
The biggest regulatory obstacles blocking the development of FinTech across the EU are prudential rules, AML regulations and data protection procedures, according to new research.
EBA examines the impact of the Basel reforms on EU banks...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published two reports, which measure the impact of implementing Basel III reforms and monitor the current implementation of liquidity measures.
Finnish crypto broker taps iSignthis for AML/KYC requirements
Prasos, a Finland-based cryptocurrency service provider, has signed an agreement with payment and identity technology company iSignthis.