Afghanistan: Financial Services

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SFDR: A Barrier To Investment?
Europe's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation has transformed ESG fund classification through its Article 6, 8, and 9 categories, but the recent SpaceX IPO has exposed critical ambiguities in the "good governance" requirement. With over 60% of EU funds potentially restricted from participating in the largest IPO ever due to concerns about Elon Musk's concentrated control and governance structure, the question arises: can fund managers reconcile SpaceX's unique corporate governance with SFDR's green inv
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Slaughter & May
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Horizon Scanner Finance - September 2026 - European Developments
The European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched three major consultations on draft guidelines and technical standards that will shape how financial and non-financial entities monitor business relationships, report suspicious activities, and assess money laundering risks. These proposals aim to enhance consistency and information-sharing across the EU, with final guidelines and standards expected between Q4 2026 and November 2026. Stakeholders have until September 2026 to provide feedback on
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Arthur Cox
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EU Inc Und Das 28. Regime: Von Der Vereinfachung Des Gesellschaftsrechts Zur Kapitalmarktinfrastruktur?
Die Europäische Kommission hat ein umfassendes Legislativpaket zur Einführung der EU Inc vorgelegt – einer optionalen, EU-weit einheitlichen Gesellschaftsrechtsform als 28. Regime. Für Finanzdienstleister wirft dieser Vorschlag grundlegende Fragen zur Bankfähigkeit, Investierbarkeit und Marktinfrastrukturkompatibilität auf und berührt die gesamte Finanzierungskette von der Gründung bis zur Insolvenz.
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PwC Legal Germany
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The European Commission’s Report On Banking Competitiveness: Charting A Course For Regulatory Reform
The European Commission has published a comprehensive report diagnosing the state of EU banking competitiveness and signaling the most significant policy intervention since Basel III completion. With European banks demonstrating strong capital positions but facing international competitiveness challenges due to market fragmentation and regulatory complexity, the report establishes competitiveness as a co-equal objective alongside financial stability. The gap between this July 2026 diagnosis and Q1 2027 legi
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PwC Legal Germany
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EBA And ESMA Consultation On Revised Joint Guidelines On The Suitability Assessment Of Members Of Management Bodies And Key Function Holders
The European Banking Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority have launched a joint consultation on revised Guidelines for suitability assessment of management body members and key function holders in banks and investment firms, implementing CRD VI amendments that substantially strengthen the EU's harmonised fit-and-proper framework. Running until 25 May 2026, the consultation introduces expanded scope to key function holders, enhanced ESG and ICT competence requirements, and new ex ante asse
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PwC Legal Germany
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