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ESMA publishes 2017 Supervisory Convergence Work Programme

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its 2017 Supervisory Convergence Work Programme (SCWP), which details the activities and tasks it will carry out to promote sound, efficient and consistent supervision across the European Union. ESMA and national competent authorities (NCAs) will focus their supervisory convergence work on the following priorities: the implementation …

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ESMA publishes 2017 risk assessment work programme

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published its Risk Assessment Work Programme, setting out its work priorities for 2017. This Risk Assessment Work Programme provides an overview of the analytical, research, data and statistical activities by ESMA. ESMA’s 2017 risk assessment agenda is focused on completing the necessary technical infrastructure for data …

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EBA provides overview on the proportionate application of remuneration requirements

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today additional information on the application of the proportionality principle to the remuneration provisions laid down in the Capital Requirements Directive in response to a request for advice from the European Commission. The additional information included in today’s Report is a follow-up to the Opinion on the application of …

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Financial Stability Board to focus on FinTech

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) met in London today to discuss current vulnerabilities ongoing policy work and its work plan for 2017. Current market developments and vulnerabilities The financial system has continued to function well, despite bouts of uncertainty and risk aversion. High sovereign and corporate debt levels remain a concern given ongoing economic uncertainty …

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EBA reviews its guidelines on internal governance

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on its revised Guidelines on internal governance. These draft Guidelines aim at further harmonising institutions’ internal governance arrangements, processes and mechanisms across the EU, in line with the new requirements in this area introduced in the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) and also taking into account …

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IOSCO reports on implementation of G20/FSB recommendations to strengthen securities markets

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published a report on the implementation of the G20/FSB post crisis recommendations aimed at strengthening securities markets. The Implementation Report: G20/FSB Recommendations related to Securities Markets was prepared by IOSCO’s Assessment Committee, as part of its G20 Markets Reform Review Project. This effort involved …

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US Regulator shifts focus to FinTech, issues Responsible Innovation Framework

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will establish an office dedicated to responsible innovation and implement a formal framework to improve the agency’s ability to identify, understand, and respond to financial innovation affecting the federal banking system. “The OCC supports responsible innovation that enhances the safety and soundness of …

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ESMA to focus on supervisory convergence issues in 2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its 2017 Work Programme which sets out its priorities and areas of focus for 2017 in support of its mission to enhance investor protection and promote stable and orderly financial markets. The programme reflects the shift in focus of ESMA’s work, from building the single rulebook, …

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ESMA consults on future rules for financial benchmarks

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published a consultation paper regarding its draft regulatory and implementing technical standards (RTS/ITS) which will implement the Benchmarks Regulation (BR). ESMA is asking stakeholders to comment on its proposed RTS/ITS applicable to benchmark contributors, administrators and national competent authorities. The new European regulatory framework for benchmarks …

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