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To keep abreast of the regulatory landscape, our public affairs team publishes regular updates on regulatory topics being prepared and already issued with in-depth analysis on their impacts.
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12
Jan
2021

Regulatory changes in the Swiss market
New rules for cross-border financial services into the Swiss market. Asset Managers, along with other Financial Service...
New rules for cross-border financial services into the Swiss market. Asset Managers, along with other Financial Service...
Regulatory
New rules for cross-border financial services into the Swiss market.
Asset Managers, along with other Financial Service Providers (FSPs), may have to review the way they distribute their funds in Switzerland as a new regulatory framework has entered into force.
Regulatory changes in the Swiss market15
Dec
2020

Regulations & blockchain: the challenge of technological neutrality
The term "technological neutrality" is often used to say that the law cannot impose or even favor one technology over...
The term "technological neutrality" is often used to say that the law cannot impose or even favor one technology over...
Regulatory
The term "technological neutrality" is often used to say that the law cannot impose or even favor one technology over another when different technologies are likely to meet the same performance objectives.
Regulations & blockchain: the challenge of technological neutrality10
Dec
2020

Flashnews: On the way to CSDR 2
Regularly announced for soon and long awaited, the consultation on a revision of CSDR was finally published by the...
Regularly announced for soon and long awaited, the consultation on a revision of CSDR was finally published by the...
Regulatory
Regularly announced for soon and long awaited, the consultation on a revision of CSDR was finally published by the European Commission on 8 December 2020. A period of 8 weeks is now opened to answer the various questions asked by the EC.
Flashnews: On the way to CSDR 210
Dec
2020

The Romanian capital market becomes an emerging market
For the first time in history, the Romanian capital market has been included since September 21, 2020 in the Emerging...
For the first time in history, the Romanian capital market has been included since September 21, 2020 in the Emerging...
Market Perspectives
For the first time in history, the Romanian capital market has been included since September 21, 2020 in the Emerging Markets indices, according to the classification of the global index provider FTSE Russell.
The Romanian capital market becomes an emerging market07
Dec
2020

Flashnews: Cleared derivatives: extension of exemption and Brexit
On 23rd of November 2020, ESMA published a proposal to amend the 3 delegated regulations detailing the clearing...
On 23rd of November 2020, ESMA published a proposal to amend the 3 delegated regulations detailing the clearing...
Regulatory
On 23rd of November 2020, ESMA published a proposal to amend the 3 delegated regulations detailing the clearing obligations (products concerned, date of entry into force, etc.).
Flashnews: Cleared derivatives: extension of exemption and Brexit04
Dec
2020

The role of the securities services provider in the path towards sustainability
ESG criteria are becoming more important for asset managers and asset owners’ business and for the financial world in...
ESG criteria are becoming more important for asset managers and asset owners’ business and for the financial world in...
ESG/CSR
ESG criteria are becoming more important for asset managers and asset owners’ business and for the financial world in general. The securities services provider plays a primary role in the value chain by connecting all the players involved. Roberto Pecora, chief executive officer of Societe Generale Securities Services for Italy, explains how to best play this...
The role of the securities services provider in the path towards sustainability02
Dec
2020

Flashnews: CSDR & BREXIT
On 25 November 2020, the European Commission published a temporary decision (valid from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021)...
On 25 November 2020, the European Commission published a temporary decision (valid from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021)...
Regulatory
On 25 November 2020, the European Commission published a temporary decision (valid from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021) on equivalence between Union and UK rules on the regulatory framework applicable to CSDs.
Flashnews: CSDR & BREXIT27
Nov
2020

Flashnews: Uncleared derivatives: Yet another new text proposal
Risk mitigation techniques for uncleared OTC derivative contracts were declined in 2016, in Delegated Regulation...
Risk mitigation techniques for uncleared OTC derivative contracts were declined in 2016, in Delegated Regulation...
Regulatory
Risk mitigation techniques for uncleared OTC derivative contracts were declined in 2016, in Delegated Regulation 2016/2251 and since then have been the subject of regular proposals for amendment by European regulators (ESMA, EBA and EIOPA: ESAs), proposals they submit to the European Commission.
Flashnews: Uncleared derivatives: Yet another new text proposal19
Nov
2020

Green finance: Regulation of financial market participants
In November 2019, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability‐related disclosures in...
In November 2019, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability‐related disclosures in...
ESG/CSR
In November 2019, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector.
Green finance: Regulation of financial market participants13
Nov
2020

General Meetings and challenges
Richard Roger, Head of the Issuer Services business line at Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS), presents his...
Richard Roger, Head of the Issuer Services business line at Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS), presents his...
Market Perspectives
Richard Roger, Head of the Issuer Services business line at Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS), presents his perspective on the current challenges with regards to the organisation of General Meetings of Shareholders.
General Meetings and challenges05
Nov
2020

PEPP: The pan-European personal pension product certified by the EU
Pan European Personal Pension Product certified by the EU: why such a product? Which providers will offer #PEPPs and...
Pan European Personal Pension Product certified by the EU: why such a product? Which providers will offer #PEPPs and...
Regulatory
Pan European Personal Pension Product certified by the EU: why such a product? Which providers will offer #PEPPs and what are the obstacles and challenges?
PEPP: The pan-European personal pension product certified by the EU03
Nov
2020

Flashnews: Consultation on AIFMD review is launched
The process of the AIFMD review started on 10 January 2019 with the publication by the European Commission of KPMG*...
The process of the AIFMD review started on 10 January 2019 with the publication by the European Commission of KPMG*...
Regulatory
The process of the AIFMD review started on 10 January 2019 with the publication by the European Commission of KPMG* report on AIFMD.
Flashnews: Consultation on AIFMD review is launched26
Oct
2020

Flashnews: The settlement disciplines regime (CSDR): SDR 2022
A new step was taken on Friday, October 23, 2020. The European Commission has adopted the proposal made by ESMA to...
A new step was taken on Friday, October 23, 2020. The European Commission has adopted the proposal made by ESMA to...
Regulatory
A new step was taken on Friday, October 23, 2020. The European Commission has adopted the proposal made by ESMA to extend the implementation date of the settlement disciplines imposed by CSDR by an additional year.
Flashnews: The settlement disciplines regime (CSDR): SDR 202216
Oct
2020

Spanish FTT: Is it finally under starter’s orders?
In early August the Spanish Prime Minister announced at a press conference that the long-expected tax reform would have...
In early August the Spanish Prime Minister announced at a press conference that the long-expected tax reform would have...
Regulatory
In early August the Spanish Prime Minister announced at a press conference that the long-expected tax reform would have to be put on hold until Spain recovers levels of growth on a par with those seen before the Covid19 pandemic crisis.
Spanish FTT: Is it finally under starter’s orders?
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Regulatory videos
18
Sep
2020

Liquidity stress testing for investment funds
ESMA recently published the French translation of its guidelines on liquidity stress testing for investment funds....
ESMA recently published the French translation of its guidelines on liquidity stress testing for investment funds....
Regulatory
ESMA recently published the French translation of its guidelines on liquidity stress testing for investment funds. Discover what they entail.
Liquidity stress testing for investment funds 18
Sep
2020

Update on Capital Market Union: Phase 2
It was already a year ago that I dedicated my column to the CMU, the Capital Markets Union, which has been close to the...
It was already a year ago that I dedicated my column to the CMU, the Capital Markets Union, which has been close to the...
Regulatory
It was already a year ago that I dedicated my column to the CMU, the Capital Markets Union, which has been close to the European Commission’s heart for a number of years.
Update on Capital Market Union: Phase 2 12
Jun
2020

Interview with David Durouchoux - SG FORGE - Digital Capital Markets
The Deputy CEO of FORGE, David Durouchoux, explains the FORGE project related to Digital Assets activities using the...
The Deputy CEO of FORGE, David Durouchoux, explains the FORGE project related to Digital Assets activities using the...
Regulatory
The Deputy CEO of FORGE, David Durouchoux, explains the FORGE project related to Digital Assets activities using the blockchain technology and its experimentation with the Banque de France to demonstrate the feasibility and credibility of a Euro deposited on a blockchain within the Eurosystem.
Interview with David Durouchoux - SG FORGE - Digital Capital Markets12
Jun
2020

The Regulatory Chronicle of Eric de Nexon - June 2020
To cope with the pandemic facing us today, public authorities promptly took all kinds of measures to support the economy...
To cope with the pandemic facing us today, public authorities promptly took all kinds of measures to support the economy...
Regulatory
To cope with the pandemic facing us today, public authorities promptly took all kinds of measures to support the economy and to adapt the rules to the particular conditions brought about by the lockdown situation in order to best support the economy within a framework guaranteeing business continuity and safety.
The Regulatory Chronicle of Eric de Nexon - June 202023
Jan
2020

Interview with Pierre Colladon: "Shareholders' Rights" directive
Our expert Pierre Colladon explains the regulatory and private initiatives dealing with transparency.
Our expert Pierre Colladon explains the regulatory and private initiatives dealing with transparency.
Regulatory
Our expert Pierre Colladon explains the regulatory and private initiatives dealing with transparency.
Interview with Pierre Colladon: "Shareholders' Rights" directive23
Jan
2020

The regulatory chronicle of Eric de Nexon - January 2020
Discover the four major regulatory, political and market infrastruture trends that will drive our thoughts in 2020.
Discover the four major regulatory, political and market infrastruture trends that will drive our thoughts in 2020.
Regulatory
Discover the four major regulatory, political and market infrastruture trends that will drive our thoughts in 2020.
The regulatory chronicle of Eric de Nexon - January 202025
Oct
2019

Blockchain and Regulation: An unnatural union?
When the Blockchain raises the same problems of responsibility as self-driving cars...
When the Blockchain raises the same problems of responsibility as self-driving cars...
Regulatory
When the Blockchain raises the same problems of responsibility as self-driving cars...
Blockchain and Regulation: An unnatural union? 25
Oct
2019

CMU Act 2: Action Plan
What are the challenges of the EU authorities at the start of their new mandate in order to strengthen the regulatory...
What are the challenges of the EU authorities at the start of their new mandate in order to strengthen the regulatory...
Regulatory
What are the challenges of the EU authorities at the start of their new mandate in order to strengthen the regulatory framework for a tangible and efficient Capital Markets Union?
CMU Act 2: Action Plan