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EU overhauls Benchmarks Regulation
The amendments will ease the compliance burden on benchmark administrators inside the EU, and non-EU who provide benchmarks for use within the EU.
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GRIP Extra: Bitcoin hits record high, SEC commissioner slams deregulation
Other news includes China threatening legal action against companies taking US guidance not to buy Chinese chips, and the UK sanctioning an accountant for buying oil tankers for Lukoil.
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Rules on release of insider information in a protracted process published
ESMA’s final report also includes technical advice on MAR and MiFID, plus where disclosure of information is required because it contrasts with previous announcements.
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ESMA wants EU regulators to tackle market abuse in crypto assets
Newly released guidelines on supervision argue for risk-based approach, but one where issues are addressed by regulators.
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GRIP Extra: DHS investigates ex-CISA director Krebs, Atkins in as SEC chair
Other news includes a whistleblower testifying that Facebook was working with CCP on censorship, Treasury announcing the rollback of 15 rules and guidance statements, and the publication of several ESMA documents.
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ESMA simplifies insider list formatting
Proposed new templates are intended to reduce the administrative burden on listed companies as well as those wishing to list.
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Infringement procedures launched over delayed DORA transposition
Full implementation is vital for strengthening the EU’s financial sector against increasing digital risks.
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GRIP Extra: Nvidia beats forecasts, Meta fires employees over leaks
Other news includes various developments in DEI, vocal US concerns about the EU’s CSDDD and an updated IFRS for SMEs.