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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ESMA seeks input on Liquidity Management Tools for funds
On 8 July 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority initiated a consultation on draft guidelines and technical standards under the revised Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive. These directives aim to enhance financial stability and standardise liquidity risk management across the investment funds sector.
15 Jul 2024
ESMA publishes final report on crypto-asset service providers’ conflict of interest rules
On 31 May 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority released its final report on draft regulatory technical standards on conflicts of interest rules for crypto-asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation.
17 Jun 2024
ESMA seeks feedback on UCITS Eligible Assets Directive review
On 7 May 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority issued a Call for Evidence regarding the review of Commission Directive 2007/16/EC on UCITS eligible assets. This initiative is part of the European Commission's request for ESMA to provide technical advice on the UCITS EAD review.
06 Jun 2024
ESMA Report: Understanding crypto asset markets and implications for EU regulation
On 10 April 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority published an extensive article “Crypto assets: Market structures and EU relevance” offering a comprehensive analysis of trends within secondary markets for crypto assets.
07 May 2024
ESMA's response to the revised ELTIF Regulation: Proposed amendments and balancing investor interests
The revised European Long-Term Investment Fund Regulation mandates the European Securities and Markets Authority to develop draft Regulatory Technical Standards addressing various aspects such as compatibility of ELTIF's life with asset life cycles, redemption policy features, costs disclosure, and other criteria related to financial derivative instruments and asset disposal.
30 Apr 2024
ESMA releases third consultation package on MiCA
On 25 March 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority released its third consultation package concerning the regulation of Markets in Crypto-Assets.
05 Apr 2024
Introducing the Harneys MiCA Assessment Tool: A guide to navigate EU crypto regulations
With the rules in EU Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA) becoming applicable by the end of 2024, staying compliant is crucial for businesses operating within the European Union/the European Economic Area (EEA). To assist crypto-industry participants in understanding their regulatory obligations under MiCA, Harneys proudly presents its new MiCA Assessment Tool.
25 Mar 2024
ESMA consults on essential MiCA draft guidelines: Reverse solicitation and financial instruments
On 29 January 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority published two consultation papers relating to draft guidelines proposed to be issued under Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets.
09 Feb 2024
European Banking Authority releases MiCA-related consultation papers
On 20 October 2023, the European Banking Authority (EBA) released a comprehensive series of consultation papers pertaining to the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
30 Nov 2023