International Regulatory Updates


JUNE 07, 2012
The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation on Draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on Supervisory reporting requirements for leverage ratio. These ITS, which will be part of the EU single rulebook, intend to specify the main features (formats, frequencies, IT solution ...
JUNE 07, 2012
Who should read this paper? This document will be of interest to all stakeholders involved in the securities markets. It is primarily of interest to competent authorities and firms that are subject to MiFID II and MiFIR – in particular, investment firms and credit institutions performing invest ...
JUNE 01, 2012
Inside this issue: MFSA Annual Report 2011 Malta International Risk and Insurance Congress 2012 New Enforcement Unit at MFSA IOSCO Consultation Document - Principles of Liquidity Risk Management for Collective Investment Schemes IOSCO Consultation Document – Money Market Fund Syst ...
MAY 22, 2012
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is pleased to present the 2011 Annual Report on its activities and operations. Once again, the MFSA is able to report that it had a successful year in meeting its obligations in licensing, regulation and supervision, in consumer affairs, involvemen ...
APRIL 30, 2012
Inside this issue: Companies Act (Recognised Incorporated Cell Companies) Regulations and Investment Services Rules for Recognised Incorporated Cell Companies and Incorporated Cells Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) and the Capital Requirements Regulations (CRR) Depositor Compensation ...
MARCH 30, 2012
Inside this issue: Continuing Professional Development Course for Directors of Investment companies and Investment Funds Mind the gap! Maltese Protected Cell Companies Captive Review “Power 50” - The most influential people in the international captive insurance industry revealed ...
MARCH 02, 2012
Inside this issue: Irish Stock Exchange and Malta Stock Exchange launch European Wholesale Securities Market Malta recommended for taking steps to reduce administrative burdens Malta International Risk & Insurance Congress 2012 Update to the ESMA Q&A on Money Market Funds ...
MARCH 02, 2012
Inside this issue: Irish Stock Exchange and Malta Stock Exchange launch European Wholesale Securities Market Malta recommended for taking steps to reduce administrative burdens Malta International Risk & Insurance Congress 2012 Update to the ESMA Q&A on Money Market Funds ES ...
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
On 21st February 2012, the Council of the European Union adopted a Regulation on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps. The adoption of this Regulation follows the agreement reached with the European Parliament in first reading on 18th October 2011 and subsequent approval by the ...
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) announces a joint venture with the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) to launch the European Wholesale Securities Market (EWSM), a new market for wholesale fixedincome debt securities. The ISE will own 80% of the new market with the MSE having a 20% shareholding. The EWSM w ...