4 01, 2018

CONSOB adopts the new Markets Regulation

By | January 4th, 2018|Capital Markets, Finance, Financial Regulation, Newsflash|

[Newsflash n. 40]

 

On 29 December 2017, Consob adopted the new Markets Regulation implementing the regulatory changes introduced by MiFID II and MiFIR.

The new Regulation replaces the current version and:

  • Repeals some pre-existing provisions on topics now covered by a broader and more detailed regulation at a national (in the Italian Consolidated Financial Act) or […]
28 12, 2017

PRIIPs: CONSOB guidelines on ex ante notification of KID

By | December 28th, 2017|Capital Markets, Finance, Financial Regulation, Newsflash|

[Newsflash n. 39]

 

On 22 December 2017, CONSOB published ad-hoc guidelines establishing the methods of reporting KIDs for PRIIPS marketed in Italy.

According to Article 5(2) of EU Regulation 1286/2014 “any Member State may require the ex-ante notification of the key information document by the PRIIP manufacturer or the person selling a PRIIP to the competent authority […]

16 11, 2017

MIFID II – Inducements: update to Q&A

By | November 16th, 2017|Capital Markets, Finance, Financial Regulation, Newsflash|

[Newsflash n. 38]

On 10 November 2017, Esma published an update to its Q&A on MiFID II and MiFIR investor protection and intermediaries topics.

The update concerns, inter alia, the following clarifications on inducements.

Section 12

1. Does Article 24(9) of MiFID II also apply to payments made by investment firms to a third party in relation to […]

13 11, 2017

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs): warning for investors and firms

By | November 13th, 2017|Capital Markets, Finance, Financial Regulation, FinTech, Payment Services|

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today issued two Statements on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), one on risks of ICOs for investors and one on the rules applicable to firms involved in ICOs.

ESMA has observed a rapid growth in ICOs globally and in Europe and is concerned that investors may be unaware of the high […]

30 10, 2017

The EU Commission and SEC issue measures to facilitate cross-border implementation of MiFID II requirements on investment research

By | October 30th, 2017|Capital Markets, Finance, Financial Regulation, Newsletter|

[Newsletter n. 10]

 

On 27 October 2017, the European Commission issued a guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”), aimed at clarifying certain concerns raised by the analyst research industry in connection with the “extraterritorialapplication of MiFID II on third country broker-dealers’ provision of research and execution services to EU investment firms […]

13 10, 2017

EBA final Guidelines on complaints procedures under PSD2

By | October 13th, 2017|Capital Markets, Commercial, Financial Regulation, Payment Services|

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published  on 13 October 2017 its final Guidelines on complaints procedures to be followed by competent authorities (CAs) to ensure and monitor effective compliance by payment service providers (PSPs) with the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). These Guidelines are part of the EBA’s work to support the core objectives […]

13 10, 2017

EBA opinion on Brexit relocations

By | October 13th, 2017|Capital Markets, Commercial, Corporate, Finance, Financial Regulation|

The EBA published on 12 October 2017 an Opinion on Brexit to ensure the consistent application of Union legislation to businesses seeking to establish or enhance their EU27 presence in order to retain access to the EU Single Market. The Opinion aims at providing greater certainty to firms and ultimately at ensuring […]

4 10, 2017

ESMA updates MiFID II and MiFIR Q&As on investor protection and intermediaries

By | October 4th, 2017|Capital Markets, Finance, Financial Regulation|

On 3 October 2017, ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) published the latest update of its Question and Answers on MiFID II and MiFIR investor protection and intermediaries topics (No. ESMA 35-43-349).

The publication Questions and Answers, (hereinafter, “Q&A”) is intended to be continually edited and updated, as new questions are received.

This document deals with practical application of MiFID II […]

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