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08 Feb 2024
ESAP - European Single Access Point: The platform will open on July 10, 2027
The ESAP platform will open on 10 July 2027, as part of the European Commission's implementation of the Capital Markets...
Regulatory
The ESAP platform will open on 10 July 2027, as part of the European Commission's implementation of the Capital Markets Union.
ESAP - European Single Access Point: The platform will open on July 10, 2027
01 Feb 2024
Adoption of the SWIFT ISO 20022 standard for Corporate Actions
The adoption of the SWIFT ISO 20022 standard for Corporate Actions is the next step in the evolution of European...
Regulatory
The adoption of the SWIFT ISO 20022 standard for Corporate Actions is the next step in the evolution of European markets. This adoption will have a significant impact. Societe Generale Securities Services will allow its clients to gradually migrate to this new format until the ISO 15022 format is discontinued.
Adoption of the SWIFT ISO 20022 standard for Corporate Actions
01 Feb 2024
T+1: Impacts of the shortened settlement cycle in the US
From 28 May 2024, the US standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions in securities will be shortened...
Regulatory
From 28 May 2024, the US standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions in securities will be shortened to 1 business day after the trade date (T+1). Due to their proximity to the US market, the Canadian and Mexican markets have decided to closely follow the American move.
T+1: Impacts of the shortened settlement cycle in the US
22 Jan 2024
CSDR Refit: the text has entered into force!
Officially adopted on 13 December 2023 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) on 27 December,...
Regulatory
Officially adopted on 13 December 2023 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) on 27 December, CSDR Refit (2023/2845) entered into force on 16 January 2024.
CSDR Refit: the text has entered into force!
11 Dec 2023
ECMS postponed to November 2024
The ECMS (Eurosystem Collateral Management System) has been rescheduled again from 8 April 2024 to 18 November 2024.
Regulatory
The ECMS (Eurosystem Collateral Management System) has been rescheduled again from 8 April 2024 to 18 November 2024.
ECMS postponed to November 2024
20 Oct 2023
Retail Investment Strategy: A package for the retail investor
Last May, the European Commission adopted the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS), which aims to protect retail investors,...
Regulatory
Last May, the European Commission adopted the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS), which aims to protect retail investors, help them access European capital markets and provide them with a clear view of the return on their portfolios.
Retail Investment Strategy: A package for the retail investor
11 Oct 2023
Supervisory actions on fees and valuation of fund assets
Asset managers' processes must comply with ESMA's recommendations following its supervisory actions on the costs and...
Regulatory
Asset managers' processes must comply with ESMA's recommendations following its supervisory actions on the costs and fees paid by investment funds (2022 report) and the valuation of UCITS and AIF assets (2023 report).
Supervisory actions on fees and valuation of fund assets
11 Oct 2023
ECMS Go Live should be rescheduled by several months
During the last Market Infrastructure Board (MIB) meeting on 27/28 September 2023, the ECMS (Eurosystem Collateral...
Regulatory
During the last Market Infrastructure Board (MIB) meeting on 27/28 September 2023, the ECMS (Eurosystem Collateral Management System) status and feasibility of the Go Live plan were reviewed.
ECMS Go Live should be rescheduled by several months
25 Sep 2023
Publication of an AMF report on Private Equity
The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) published a report on 11 September 2023 entitled "Private equity: state of...
Regulatory
The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) published a report on 11 September 2023 entitled "Private equity: state of play and vulnerabilities", in which it describes the growing Private Equity market, at the heart of the economy’s financing, and outlines the risks inherent in this type of investment.
Publication of an AMF report on Private Equity
19 Sep 2023
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) at a glance
In 2024, a new directive will come into force – the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Signed on 21...
Regulatory
In 2024, a new directive will come into force – the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Signed on 21 June 2022 and approved by the European Parliament in November 2022, the CSRD is replacing the NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive) to establish new non-financial reporting standards and obligations.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) at a glance
14 Sep 2023
Fund liquidity risk management: a challenge for Asset Managers
In response to the AMF's requirements concerning liquidity management tools, Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS)...
Regulatory
In response to the AMF's requirements concerning liquidity management tools, Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) provides its asset manager clients with a range of services.
Fund liquidity risk management: a challenge for Asset Managers
14 Sep 2023
ELTIF 2: Opportunities to grasp for Asset Managers and investors
The new European Long-Term Investment Funds regulation (ELTIF 2 or ELTIF review) becomes applicable on 10 January 2024. ...
Regulatory
The new European Long-Term Investment Funds regulation (ELTIF 2 or ELTIF review) becomes applicable on 10 January 2024. This updated regulation is welcome by the fund industry. It is expected to create a more attractive framework for long-term investments, to provide more flexibility to Asset Managers and to improve access to retail investors.
ELTIF 2: Opportunities to grasp for Asset Managers and investors
13 Sep 2023
How are shareholders' rights strengthened?
The Shareholder Rights Directive II is a European legislation that defines the set of rules intended to strengthen the...
Regulatory
The Shareholder Rights Directive II is a European legislation that defines the set of rules intended to strengthen the rights of shareholders of companies listed on regulated markets. In particular, the improvement of the communication process between Issuers and shareholders and the facilitation of the exercise of voting rights in company general meetings,...
How are shareholders' rights strengthened?
01 Sep 2023
ESG – Voluntary vs. Regulatory? Both?
The implementation of sustainable finance and "green" investment objectives is gradual and entails a shift in mindset....
ESG/CSR
The implementation of sustainable finance and "green" investment objectives is gradual and entails a shift in mindset. This requires further education to raise awareness of environmental impacts. In this context, combining regulatory and voluntary commitments on ESG matters can be a complex task for Asset Managers and Asset Owners, but it is essential. And...
ESG – Voluntary vs. Regulatory? Both?
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Regulatory videos

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May
2022
Corporate Actions, do you speak 20022?
The ISO 20022 format has just been adopted for electronic data interchange between financial institutions for Corporate...
Regulatory
The ISO 20022 format has just been adopted for electronic data interchange between financial institutions for Corporate Actions. What is it about and why is this change necessary? Interview with Pierre Colladon, Senior Advisor Public Affairs and Regulation at Societe Generale Securities Services.
Corporate Actions, do you speak 20022?
16
May
2022
Pilot Regime: an experimental regulation at the service of innovation
Find out all about the Pilot Regime, designed to test the use of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) in market...
Regulatory
Find out all about the Pilot Regime, designed to test the use of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) in market infrastructure, through our interview with Alain Rocher, Head of Knowledge Management at Societe Generale Securities Services.
Pilot Regime: an experimental regulation at the service of innovation
24
Jan
2022
"Gates": A solution to address liquidity risk
Discover "Gates": the liquidity management tool addressing liquidity risk, with Christian de Beaufort, Market...
Regulatory
Discover "Gates": the liquidity management tool addressing liquidity risk, with Christian de Beaufort, Market Infrastructures & Regulation, SGSS.
"Gates": A solution to address liquidity risk
24
Jan
2022
Revision of the AIFM and UCITS Directives – European Commission proposal
Discover the AIFM and UCITS Directives latest updates with Marie-Claire de Saint-Exupéry, Senior Advisor Public Affairs...
Regulatory
Discover the AIFM and UCITS Directives latest updates with Marie-Claire de Saint-Exupéry, Senior Advisor Public Affairs at SGSS.
Revision of the AIFM and UCITS Directives – European Commission proposal
16
Nov
2021
The Reserved Alternative Investment Fund: Key features and Advantages
Watch Jean-Pierre Gomez' interview on RAIF.
Regulatory
Watch Jean-Pierre Gomez' interview on RAIF.
The Reserved Alternative Investment Fund: Key features and Advantages
17
Sep
2021
CSD Regulatory
Discover the CSDR latest updates with our expert Sylvie Bonduelle.
Regulatory
Discover the CSDR latest updates with our expert Sylvie Bonduelle.
CSD Regulatory
02
Jul
2021
Flash Video - Asset Management: The challenges of SFDR's new "green" reporting
Watch Jean-Pierre Gomez' interview on SFDR.
Regulatory
Watch Jean-Pierre Gomez' interview on SFDR.
Flash Video - Asset Management: The challenges of SFDR's new "green" reporting
11
May
2021
Consultation on the European Settlement Finality Directive (SFD)
The European settlement Finality Directive is currently under review. What is the original purpose of the directive?...
Regulatory
The European settlement Finality Directive is currently under review. What is the original purpose of the directive? What is the reason for this review by the European Commission and which entities would be most affected by the revision of the directive?
Consultation on the European Settlement Finality Directive (SFD)