International Regulatory Updates
JULY 12, 2018
The European Central Bank (ECB) today announced further steps in its supervisory approach for addressing the stock of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the euro area. The approach follows the work that has already been undertaken in this area, namely the banks’ NPL reduction strategies, and the adden ...
JULY 06, 2018
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking candidates to represent the interests of all types of financial markets stakeholders as members of its Securities Markets Stakeholders Group (SMSG).
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JULY 03, 2018
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the first products of its FinTech Roadmap, namely (i) a thematic report on the impact of FinTech on incumbent credit institutions' business models and (ii) a thematic report on the prudential risks and opportunities arising for institutions from F ...
JULY 03, 2018
The European Central Bank (ECB) has today published a draft ECB Regulation on the definition of the materiality threshold for credit obligations past due.
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JULY 02, 2018
JUNE 28, 2018
EIOPA Calls Upon National Supervisory Authorities To Remind Insurers Of Their Duty To Inform Customers About The Impact Of The Withdrawal Of The United Kingdom From The European Union.
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JUNE 28, 2018
The Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Patrick Amis as Director General in the Directorate General Microprudential Supervision III.
Mr Amis, 48, is currently Deputy Director General in the Directorate General Microprudential Supervision I. He will take up his new r ...
JUNE 20, 2018
ECB Banking Supervision has updated its manual for the Asset Quality Review (AQR) of euro area banks. The manual contains the methodology for assessing the valuations of bank assets from a prudential perspective. The update incorporates the implications of the entry into force of the new accounting ...
JUNE 01, 2018
What’s Inside This Issue:
MFSA registers growth in financial services operations and supervisory activity
MFSA activities at a glance
Appointment of Director Banking Supervision Unit
Financial Innovation & Retail Investor Trends Survey, 2017
New Investment Services Rules for A ...
JUNE 01, 2018
MFSA Annual Report for 2017 tabled in Parliament
The activity of the Malta Financial Services Authority continued to register growth in 2017 with the issuance of various licences and authorisations predominantly in the areas of insurance business, investment services, investment funds and trust. ...
