Tag: financial regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently released two major updates that are set to reshape compliance obligations for investment firms and asset managers across the EU.

Droit, a leading RegTech firm specialising in computational law and regulation, has announced the integration of LSEG’s Global Shareholding Disclosure Data into its Position Reporting platform.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a public consultation on new rules designed to regulate ESG rating providers.

As the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee scrutinizes the integration of advanced AI technologies in trading and investment activities, it has raised concerns about the stability of the financial system.

The term "deregulation" is increasingly prevalent among global policymakers, with a common narrative about cutting through the bureaucratic red tape that supposedly stifles competition. Since the 2008 financial crisis, financial institutions have been operating under a dense regulatory framework designed to mitigate risks and uphold financial stability.

Key Indian RegTech investment stats in 2024: Indian RegTech funding fell by 43% in 2024 YoY Average deal value dropped to $6m as investors...

At the end of 2024, the AMF Position-Recommendation DOC-2020-03, commonly known as the AMF Doctrine, was amended to bring it in line with the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) guidelines on fund naming.

In December 2024, the South African Treasury published the draft AML and CTF Amendment Bill, which is now open for public comment.

Key Global RegTech investment stats in Q3 2024: Global RegTech funding halved in Q3 QoQ UK leaps to the top of the pack as...

KYC regulations serve as a critical safeguard in Mexico, a country identified by the U.S. Department of State as a major conduit for laundering money derived from drug trafficking, corruption, and other illegal activities.