About the Regulatory Blog and our contributors
The Regulatory Blog is an informal and up to date news and information service of key regulatory developments in our jurisdictions: the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, Cyprus, and Luxembourg. We intend to include the latest financial services, anti-money laundering, sanctions and related developments within our remit.
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ESAs publish guidance on the definition of ICT services under DORA
On 22 January 2025, the European Supervisory Authorities released a Q&A guidance prepared by the European Commission, clarifying the definition of information and communication technology services under the Digital Operational Resilience Act.
11 Mar 2025
European Commission rejects the RTS on subcontracting ICT services supporting critical or important functions
On 21 January 2025, the European Commission sent a letter to the Chair of the Joint Committee of the Supervisory Authorities addressing the draft Regulatory Technical Standards under the Digital Operational Resilience Act.
11 Mar 2025
CySEC announcement: ESMA introduces the new CSA on sustainability obligations under MiFID II
On 31 January 2025, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission announced that the European Securities and Markets Authority has introduced the Common Supervisory Approach 2024-25 with respect to the integration of sustainability in firms’ suitability assessment as well as product governance processes and procedures in 2024.
05 Mar 2025
ESMA publishes a supervisory briefing for CASP authorisations under MiCA
On 31 January 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority released a supervisory briefing to guide National Competent Authorities with respect to the authorisation of crypto asset service providers under the EU Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto assets.
26 Feb 2025
ESMA’s guidance on non-MiCA compliant crypto-asset services
On 17 January 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a statement on providing crypto-asset services related to Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs) and Electronic Money Tokens (EMTs) which are not compliant with EU Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).
14 Feb 2025
ESMA issues statements on MiCAR transitional measures and grandfathering periods for CASPs
The European Securities and Markets Authority has recently issued a statement on transitional measures and a list of grandfathering periods under Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets. These transitional periods are critical for crypto asset service providers already operating before 30 December 2024, offering them a limited timeframe to obtain a licence under MiCA.
29 Jan 2025
Guidelines from the ESAs ensuring consistency in crypto-asset classification
On 10 December 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities, consisting of the EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA introduced joint guidelines to standardise the regulatory classification of crypto-assets under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. These Guidelines aim to harmonise industry practices and supervisory approaches, ensuring a consistent and fair regulatory environment across the EU.
24 Jan 2025
ESMA explores alternative identification options for financial reporting with new survey
On 18 October 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) opened a survey to gather insights on potential alternatives to the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for financial reporting and record-keeping. This initiative is part of ongoing discussions about introducing alternative identification methods for legal entities, particularly in light of recent opinions from European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs).
11 Nov 2024
ESMA’s opinion on broker models: Harmonising Crypto-Asset Regulation
On 31 July 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority published an opinion addressing the risks presented by various brokerage models to be adopted by EU crypto-asset service providers seeking to be licensed under Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets, while relying on other non-EU entities in their group for their operations.
01 Nov 2024