Sustainable Views’ Post

I spoke on the GlobalCapital podcast last week: Is regulatory mayhem throttling Europe? Europe wants fluid capital market integration, yet the bloc’s regulatory landscape has, for the last few years, been characterised by regulation on top of more regulation. Trade associations called for a mass review of the existing rules in an effort to untangle the disharmonies that have led to the giant jumble that is the EU framework — and sustainable finance regulation is one of the most pertinent set of rules due for this assessment. https://lnkd.in/eWS5xBFK

In God we Trust, but will the wheels come off the EU trolley? - https://lnkd.in/eDsPDYt2 - A quick scan of the financial news Monday morning suggests that Gold is the only commodity to own, cash is King, along with shares in Apple, and the EU is doomed unless the majority of increasingly poor Europeans start spending money. The post In God we Trust, but will the wheels come off the EU trolley? first appeared on JP Fund Services. The post In God we Trust, but will the wheels come off the EU trolley? appeared first on JP Fund Services. -

Looking forward to spending this Monday in good company with a bunch of practitioners and my co-lecturer #annebruun – Head of Capital Markets Regulation with the Danish FSA   Todays agenda is the 10 fundamental questions for capital markets practitioners (which can be easily answered with just 200 slides...)   #CapitalMarkets #MarketAbuse #JUC #DanishFSA

Cautiously optimistic about the proposals to reboot the Capital Markets Union, and in particular to revitalise the European Securitisation market by removing overly burdensome regulatory provisions. "sixteen years after the great financial crisis, Europe's regulatory response remains incomplete and therefore disproportionate to the risks associated with securitisation" Read the Noyer Report for full details of the proposals https://lnkd.in/edGiTu2y

Former House speaker Paul D. Ryan emphasizes the need for dollar-backed stablecoins in the US to counter China's moves. Stablecoins could help manage the debt crisis and boost the dollar's competitiveness in international trade. Read more on this crucial topic!

Insightful speech by European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)'s Chair Verena Ross, including her reference to the need "to look at how legislation is formed in the EU, at the legislative process, so that co-legislators do not get bogged down in lengthy, detailed discussions", and for ESMA "to have effective forbearance powers". Her speech is available at https://lnkd.in/gnjP3SW7 EFAMA's policy recommendations for the next legislative cycle can be found at https://lnkd.in/eckF4ir6

📣 #WTOMC13AbuDhabi has wrapped with agreements to: 💻 Protect duty-free digital trade 📈 Help developing countries reap free trade benefits ✍ Redouble efforts to establish a fully-functioning dispute settlement mechanism by the end of 2024. Read the full statement from Department for Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch 👇 https://lnkd.in/edKSCNPu

The EU is on the brink of a significant shift with the establishment of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Among the cities vying for its headquarters, Frankfurt is a strong contender. How will this new authority transform Europe's approach to combating financial crimes? 🇪🇺 🔍 Uncover the details in KPMG's insightful article, delving deep into AMLA's potential impact and the broader legislative landscape shaping the future of EU finance. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSAkvPeP

Private financial markets have seen substantial growth, now overshadowing public markets in size and activity. This essay explores how securities laws offer reduced protection in these less-regulated domains, endangering non-wealthy investors indirectly exposed through institutional funds. The author argues that a shift in regulatory framework is urgent to address systemic risks and ensure the economic security of ordinary Americans as private markets expand. READ: https://lnkd.in/gtiGeVpK #privatefinance #privatefinancialmarkets #assetmanagers #limitedpartnerships #venturecapital #privateequity #privatecreditfunds

Debevoise partner Gareth Hughes, together with international counsel Samuel Fung and Emily Lam have authored an article on recent disciplinary action taken by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission against fund managers for internal control failures and other breaches. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ICJ4LG #FinancialInstitutions #AssetManagement #InternalInvestigations #WhiteCollar #RegulatoryDefense #Asia