Concerns about fees and charges are on the rise
A new report suggests that uncertainty about political developments in Europe could trigger abrupt swings in financial asset prices this year
ESMA is concerned that brokerage firms are creating networks to avoid the obligation that internal matching systems be authorized as trading venues
It’s too soon for any regulatory action given that distributed ledger technology remains at an early stage, new ESMA report concludes
Regulators are concerned that a product that’s restricted, or banned, for investment firms could still be distributed directly by fund managers
The proposal is part of an effort to improve transparency in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets
The ERP is an important element of ESMA’s work to increase transparency around credit ratings and help investors make informed decisions
Policymakers call for simpler cost disclosure
The complexity speculative products means it may be difficult for the majority of retail investors to understand the risks involved
Proposed guidelines aim to safeguard investors