After numerous discussions with the French Treasury and the ACPR on Class 1 investment firms and their authorisation applications, discussions are continuing on Class 2 investment firms (smaller, non-systemic institutions), with particular focus on the integration...
The International Council of Securities Associations held its interim meeting in London on 17 November. Beyond discussing ICSA’s own operation, members also had the opportunity to talk with Dietrich Domanski, Secretary General of the Financial Stability Boar...
Retail Investment Strategy The European Commission published on 26 September a questionnaire on new provisions that it is considering as part of its retail investment strategy, with a view to enhancing the appropriateness and suitability regimes. An open...
Report by the European Parliament The European Parliament published in late July its draft report on the MiFIR review. AMAFI is delighted that one of the review's main goals is to boost the competitiveness of EU firms and make European markets more attracti...
Through its Digital Assets Group and Legal Committee, AMAFI is keeping a close eye on the legislative and regulatory changes affecting the world of digital assets and blockchain, or distributed ledger, technology, including the pilot regime for digital assets (Reg...
Overhauling France's SRI Label The presidency of the committee in charge of France's socially responsible investment (SRI) Label recently consulted on guidance related to the next evolution of the Label. AMAFI submitted a joint response with the French...
AMAFI attended Eurofi's Financial Forum in Prague between 7 and 9 September, represented by Chairman Stéphane Giordano, Director of European and International Affairs Arnaud Eard, along with several members of the European Action Committee. On the sidel...
Competitiveness & Attractiveness
Financial newsletter n°46
AMAFI's answer to European Commission
