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FinTech
Revolut Launches UK and EU Stock Trading in 2025 Following FCA Approval
2024-11-18T15:55:11.453+02:00
The firm enters a competitive UK stock trading market, competing with Trading 212 and Freetrade.
The fintech plans to explore tax-advantaged accounts and margin investing in the future.
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Retail FX
ESMA to Upgrade Systems as EU Aims for T+1 Settlement
2024-10-15T21:03:42.210+02:00
The transition faces challenges, such as harmonization, standardization, and modernization of post-trade systems.
T+1 aims to lower risks, reduce costs, and improve cross-border transaction efficiency.
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Payments
38% of Payment Advisors Believe AI Will “Decrease Need for Business Analysts”: Report
2024-09-17T15:39:06.767+02:00
SEPA Regulation requires payments to be processed in under 10 seconds, driving infrastructure upgrades.
US is more optimistic about AI reducing headcount, with 42% expecting it versus 34% in the EU, according to RedCompass Labs.
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386 Firms, 30 Countries, 8 Million Traders: Inside EU's Investment Passport
2024-07-16T09:31:28.864+02:00
ESMA's report reveals Cyprus hosts 20% of EU cross-border investment firms.
However, when it comes to the number of clients, Germany leads the pack.
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Regulation
ESMA Seeks Input on Liquidity Management Guidelines for AIFMD and UCITS
2024-07-08T16:40:42.639+02:00
New draft standards by ESMA define characteristics and usage of LMTs for fund managers.
Responses to guidelines are due by 8 October, with final standards expected by April 2025.
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CryptoCurrency
Circle Becomes First Stablecoin Issuer to Comply with MiCA Regulations
2024-07-01T17:40:43.745+02:00
Circle can now issue USDC and EURC stablecoins in the EU, approved by France’s banking regulator.
The MiCA regulations, including stablecoin rules, started in May 2023, with full compliance required by July 2026.
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FinTech
Apple Faces Scrutiny for App Store Policies under EU Digital Rules
2024-06-24T14:16:49.268+02:00
Under the Digital Markets Act, Apple is under investigation regarding its developer contracts.
It faces potential penalties up to 10% of its global annual turnover, following antitrust fines.
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EU Approves New Payments Regulations to Challenge Visa, Mastercard Dominance
2024-02-26T18:15:33.701+02:00
The new rules enable euro transfers within 10 seconds across EU member states.
The regulations aim to transform the payment landscape by reducing lengthy processing times.
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CryptoCurrency
ESMA Warns MiCA Regulation Is "No Safe Haven"
2024-01-16T18:57:26.635+02:00
MiCA will be implemented at different levels, with deadlines ranging from 12 to 18 months.
ESMA has set a comprehensive plan to address crypto-related risks in digital assets.
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CryptoCurrency
EBA Takes On Crypto Risks: Extends Money Laundering Guidelines to CASPs
2024-01-16T17:21:41.365+02:00
These guidelines aim to equip the CASPs to identify and mitigate cryptocurrency risks.
Specific risks highlighted by the regulator include rapid crypto-asset transfers and features concealing user identities.
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Institutional FX
FINMA Aligns Derivatives Rules with EU, UK: Extends Transitional Period for Equity Options
2023-12-20T17:33:13.400+02:00
This extension for equity options lasts until January 2026.
It aims to prevent Swiss derivatives traders from facing disadvantages.
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CryptoCurrency
MiCA Slashes Crypto Fraud by over 50%, Redirects Criminal Focus
2023-12-15T17:18:12.904+02:00
The number of fraud cases in crypto has declined while those in payments have increased.
Crypto regulations are redirecting cybercriminals to other less-regulated sectors.
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CryptoCurrency
EU Establishes Capital Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers
2023-11-08T15:44:57.457+02:00
EBA wants stablecoins issuers to maintain sufficient reserves.
The consultation period for the new proposals extends until February 8, 2024.
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CryptoCurrency
Russia-Ukraine War: EU Completely Forbids Crypto Payments from Russia
2022-10-06T21:51:31.700+02:00
The crypto ban is one of several new 'hard-hitting' measures of the EU against Russia.
The bloc banned seven Russian banks from accessing SWIFT earlier in March.
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Retail FX
Banning Russia from the Marine Insurance Market May Amplify Demand for Gas Products
2022-08-01T09:59:02.870+02:00
China may re-enter LNG markets when covid-19 lockdowns' impact diminishes.
The Power of Siberia is being connected to China as pipeline gas exports increase.
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Atlantic Money Expands Global Presence, Receives Approval from NBB
2022-06-28T12:19:18.844+02:00
The company has secured approval to operate as a payment institution.
The approval from the National Bank of Belgium has enabled the firm to provide its services across the EU region.
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Thought Leaders
Tradeview Markets Enters EU Market with Unmatched Trading Conditions
2021-08-20T11:22:46.000+02:00
Traders in Malta, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain can now benefit from Tradeview’s ILC account structure.
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Brokers
Pepperstone Secures License from CySEC
2020-11-18T12:46:51.000+02:00
The broker officially launched commercial operations in Cyprus with Victor Zachariades as the head.
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Exchanges
bitFlyer Launches Cross-Border Platform, Connecting EU with Japan
2020-09-30T11:32:24.000+02:00
Users in Europe will have access to Japan’s BTC markets from its European-regulated platform.
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Thought Leaders
What are the Long-Term Effects of Covid-19 on the EU?
2020-06-23T12:08:19.000+02:00
Haris Stavrinides, Chief Executive Officer of Emporium Capital for his take on the pandemic and its impact on Cyprus.
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News
SatSimple Acquires Crypto Exchange PolyX for Undisclosed Sum
2020-02-05T10:59:19.000+02:00
The acquisition was made before the launch of its services later this year.
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Regulation
UK Clearinghouses Poised to Gain Breathing Room Ahead of Brexit
2019-11-18T10:20:40.000+02:00
UK-based clearinghouses are expected to receive an extension of an extra year to prepare for a no-deal Brexit/
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Thought Leaders
FxPro Introduces the Brand New ‘FxPro Direct’ App
2019-05-03T11:19:17.000+02:00
The new app from FxPro helps improve a trader’s personal account experience.
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News
Will EU's New AML Laws Refute Crypto's Dirty-Money Image?
2019-04-26T08:06:37.000+02:00
The AMLD5 could have a number of big consequences for the cryptocurrency industry--not all of them intentional.
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Regulation
EU Lawmakers Place Stricter Liquidity Rules on Investment Firms
2019-02-27T13:52:15.000+02:00
Legislators in Brussels say some investment firms constitute a risk akin to that posed by banks
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