International Regulatory Updates


JANUARY 05, 2016
The EBA has received a notification from Banco de Portugal on the completion of the resolution of Banco Espírito Santo through the re-transfer of five senior bonds from Novo Banco to Banco Espírito Santo. Please click here to see in detail the decisions of Banco de Portugal that complete the ...
JANUARY 04, 2016
All stakeholders including consumers will benefit from the new risk based regime. Solvency II is a modern, robust and proportionate supervisory framework. Click here to access the full press release. Click here to access the explanation Solvency II explained. ...
JANUARY 01, 2016
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today a Consultation Paper (CP) on guidelines regarding the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) under which ESMA has to develop the implementing details. Click here to access the full article. ...
DECEMBER 30, 2015
ECB Banking Supervision has recently completed its annual significance assessment, resulting in an increase of the number of significant credit institutions and groups from 123 to 129. The ECB will commence direct supervision of the new significant entities between 1 January and 1 February 2016, bas ...
DECEMBER 30, 2015
ECB Banking Supervision has recently completed its annual significance assessment, resulting in an increase of the number of significant credit institutions and groups from 123 to 129. The ECB will commence direct supervision of the new significant entities between 1 January and 1 February 2016, bas ...
DECEMBER 30, 2015
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has publisheda Consultation Paper (CP) on guidelines regarding the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) under which ESMA has to develop the implementing details.The CP seeks stakeholders feedback on future guidance regarding: ...
DECEMBER 30, 2015
ECB Banking Supervision has recently completed its annual significance assessment, resulting in an increase of the number of significant credit institutions and groups from 123 to 129. The ECB will commence direct supervision of the new significant entities between 1 January and 1 February 2016, bas ...
DECEMBER 29, 2015
The Malta Financial Services Authority is the island’s financial regulator and, just like the financial sector, is evolving to meet continuously changing circumstances. Prof. Joe V. Bannister, chairman of the MFSA, talks to MaltaToday about the authority’s work and the dynamic face of financial. ...
DECEMBER 23, 2015
The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation on its draft guidelines on remuneration policies and practices related to the sale and provision of retail banking products and services. The EBA has identified poor remuneration policies and practices as a key driver of miss-selling ...
DECEMBER 23, 2015
The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation on its draft guidelines on remuneration policies and practices related to the sale and provision of retail banking products and services. The EBA has identified poor remuneration policies and practices as a key driver of miss-selling ...