Events listed in Capital Markets
Korea: Corrigendum to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive ...
ID 26118
A Corrigendum to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 implementing trade restrictions and asset freezing measures in view of activities supporting the production and use of weapons of mass destruction in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was published in the Official Journal (OJ) of the EU. The Corrigendum modifies Annex XIII of the 2017 Regulation setting out a list of persons, entities, and bodies ...
Singapore and China Enhance Digital Finance and Capital Markets Cooperation
ID 26115
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a press release in which it informs of a series of strategic initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation in digital finance and capital markets with China. These initiatives were deliberated upon during the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, co-chaired by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr. Lawrence Wong, and China’s Executive Vice ...
ESAs launch second public consultation on joint Guidelines on the system for the ...
ID 26114
The ESAs have initiated a second public consultation on joint guidelines concerning the exchange of information relevant to fit and proper assessments. This consultation focuses on extending the guidelines‘ scope to include legal persons, ensuring comprehensive coverage. The guidelines aim to enhance efficiency by harmonizing practices and addressing both natural and legal persons. The [consultation, open until 15 January 2024**, invites comments specifically on ...
Compliance Toolkit for Approvals, Notifications and Other Regulatory Submissions to ...
ID 26113
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued an updated version of its „Compliance Toolkit for Approvals, Notifications and Other Regulatory Submissions to MAS“ which is basically a guidance for banks, (exempt) financial advisers, credit rating agencies and certain other capital market services licensees on filing and reporting requirements in connection with their business. The toolkit contains – among others – information on the ...
Financial Stability Report – December 2023
ID 26112
The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) of the Bank of England (BoE) has published its latest financial stability report. Besides providing an update on the impact of higher interest rates on households and businesses, BoE stresses the following topics relevant in 2023: 1. Crypto-assets market At the moment, the risks of unregulated crypto-assets is not a threat however global and local policies and regulations are ...
Financial sanctions, Belarus
ID 26111
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, OFSI, has published a new Financial Sanctions Notice regarding sanctions measures in view of Belarus‘ violations of human rights, disrespect of democracy, and its support of the Russian Federation in latter’s aggression towards Ukraine pursuant to Statutory Instrument SI 2019/600, the „Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019“. Specifically, the OFSI informs that it has updated its ...
Financial sanctions, Russia
ID 26110
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published a new Financial Sanctions Notice regarding sanctions measures with respect to persons and entities involved in or supportive of Russia’s action to destabilize Ukraine and threatening the sovereignty and independence of the country pursuant to Statutory Instrument SI 2019/855, the „Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019“. Specifically, the OFSI informs that it has updated its ...
Financial sanctions targets: list of all asset freeze targets
ID 26109
Following the publication of new sanction measures, a new consolidated version of the list containing the names of ALL parties currently subject to asset freezing measures in the UK as of December 6, 2023 was published by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation of the HM Treasury.
FMA veröffentlicht die Aufsichts- und Prüfschwerpunkte 2024 und präsentiert die ...
ID 26106
Die FMA hat ihre Aufsichts- und Prüfschwerpunkte für das Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht und gleichzeitig die Publikation “Fakten, Trends und Strategien 2024″ vorgestellt. Sie betonte die erheblichen Herausforderungen für die Finanzwirtschaft Österreichs, darunter die abrupte Zinswende, das Inflationsrisiko und düstere globale Konjunkturaussichten. Trotz der bisherigen Stabilität des österreichischen Finanzmarktes warnten die Vorstände vor signifikanten Wertverlusten bei ...
AFME welcomes political agreement on EU implementation of final Basel III standards
ID 26105
AFME has welcomed the political agreement reached by the EP and the European Council on the implementation of the final Basel III standards in the EU. This agreement, encompassing the CRR3 and CRD6 proposal, signifies the completion of a rigorous regulatory program aimed at enhancing standards and constraints for credit institutions. AFME emphasizes the positive impact on strengthening banks‘ resilience and recognizes their vital ...