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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Eusipa highlights role of taxation on investment behaviour, market participation

8 April 2025

Eusipa highlights role of taxation on investment behaviour, market participation

The European industry is increasing its focus on the impact of national taxation regimes on investment flows.

France: more than 99% of products deliver value, according to regulators

03 Apr 2025

France: more than 99% of products deliver value, according to regulators

The report launched by the AMF and ACPR is the result of a working group launched in 2024 to map the domestic structured products market following strong market growth between 2021 and 2023.

SRP Europe 2025: creating a comprehensive cost disclosure framework

31 Mar 2025

SRP Europe 2025: creating a comprehensive cost disclosure framework

Panellists at this session discussed cost disclosure, best practices and current challenges to meet the new requirements under the UK regulator’s new CCI regime.

Barclays beats two class actions over ETN issuance blunder

24 Mar 2025

Barclays beats two class actions over ETN issuance blunder

A US federal court has dismissed two lawsuits against Barclays for its unlawful issuances at US$17.7 billion in a final ruling.

BNY Mellon sued for trustee role in Barclays’ over-issuance

17 Mar 2025

BNY Mellon sued for trustee role in Barclays’ over-issuance

The trustee has been taken to court for its alleged ‘severe negligence’ in Barclays’ over-issuance of US exchange-traded notes (ETNs) worth US$17.7 billion.

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05 Mar 2025

Value for Money testing in the EU

We have a closer look at one of the key regulatory requirements to be...

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26 Feb 2025

Korean banks face ELS sales restrictions as regulator tightens distribution rules

The new measures will limit the number of bank branches that are...

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20 Feb 2025

Esma releases new guidelines on product supplements

The European regulator is seeking feedback from the industry to...

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18 Feb 2025

New US class action targets Credit Suisse XIV notes

The products at the centre of a subclass suit over market manipulation...

Esma sets out new rules on benchmarks

13 Feb 2025

Esma sets out new rules on benchmarks

The proposed new rules are expected to be negotiated among the European institutions throughout 2025.

UKSPA: concerns around complexity in determining risk under CCI regime

11 Feb 2025

UKSPA: concerns around complexity in determining risk under CCI regime

The FCA consultation on the Consumer Composite Investments Regime released by the UK regulator just before the holidays will supersede disclosure requirements under the European Priips and Ucits regimes.

Fidelity hit with Finra claim over US$11.1m ETN loss

05 Feb 2025

Fidelity hit with Finra claim over US$11.1m ETN loss

The exchange-traded note (ETN) issued by Credit Suisse has caused a loss of US$11.1m after being ‘inappropriately’ recommended by an advisor on the Fidelity brokerage platform.

South Korean regulator slams ELS' sales practices

04 Feb 2025

South Korean regulator slams ELS' sales practices

Claims of mis-selling remain as FSS lambasts distributors for lack of suitability and appropriateness checks.