Europe

    ESG / Sustainability

    ESMA Proposes New Rules for ESG and Sustainability Labelled Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2022

    A fund with ESG-related terms in its name will have to use at least 80% of its investments to meet environmental or social characteristics or sustainable investment objectives.

    AML / KYC

    UK Parliamentary Report Calls for Overhaul of Approach to Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2022

    The report says “failure to prevent fraud” should be introduced as a new corporate criminal offence, along with significant financial penalties.

    AML / KYC

    Western Allies Sanction Iran Over Protest Handling, Drone Sales

    By Editors | 18/11/2022

    The EU, UK, US and Canada imposed sanctions over the use of use of force against peaceful protestors and the sale of drones to Russia.

    ESG / Sustainability

    EU Firms Face Streamlined Sustainability Reporting Regime

    By ESG Investor | 18/11/2022

    Following MEP backing for CSRD, disclosure requirements for the largest companies will go live from 2024.

    ESG / Sustainability

    EU Watchdogs Ask for Input on Greenwashing Risks

    By ESG Investor | 16/11/2022

    The feedback may lead to further supervisory or enforceable action to reduce greenwashing risks; ESAs also call for an extension to the PAI review.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ESMA Recognises Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Clearing as TC-CCP

    By Editors | 16/11/2022

    The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Malaysia’s derivatives market.

    Market Infrastructure

    Chinese Firms Continue to List GDRs on SIX Swiss Exchange

    By Editors | 16/11/2022

    Since July eight Chinese companies have raised more than USD 2.5 billion via GDR listings on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    EU Parliament Adopts DORA Text, Enforcement Expected in 2025

    By Editors | 14/11/2022

    New requirements on network and information system security will apply to all financial system participants, including crypto firms and cloud services providers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Overwhelming Majority for CSRD Secured in EU Parliament

    By ESG Investor | 14/11/2022

    The EU Parliament has adopted new sustainability reporting rules for large companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Resists ESMA Requirements on CCP Recognition – Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022

    ESMA decision will block EU banks from dealing with Indian CCPs after 30 April 2023. India faces similar standoffs with UK and Japanese regulators.

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