CySECWed 17 Jun
Lapse of authorisation license of the Company Providing Administrative Services Epamina Corporate Ltd
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Tender regarding the ‘Provision of expert services for the assessment of applications for granting authorisation to CIFs, ASPs, CCAUCI, UCITS Man Cos, AIFs, UCITS, AIFMs, AIFLNPs, CASPs, Crowdfunding Platforms, registration of RAIF and monitoring of substantial changes to regulated entities’
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We set out next steps on issuing new rules and guidance on Money Market Funds (MMFs), following Government plans to replace the current rules.
On 15 May, the Government set out its expectation that it will lay legislation that will replace the UK Money Market Funds Regulation. Read the Government statement.Money Market Funds (MMFs) play an important role in the financial system. MMFs are widely used for cash management and provide an alternative or complement to bank deposits for a broad range
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The FCAhasstartedcivil proceedings against Mr Neil Woodford andW4.0.The FCAallegesthat Mr Woodford and W4.0 are providing regulated investment advice and making financial promotions through the subscription-based platform, www.w4pz.com, without authorisation.In the FCA’sview, the activitybreachessections 19 and 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).The FCA is seekingan injunction against Mr Woodford and W4.0 tostop them carrying on the potentiallyunlawfulactivities.W4.0 is the
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Speech by Therese Chambers, joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight, delivered at the International Bar Association (IBA) Anti-Corruption Conference.
I’ve been practising law for over 3 decades now.Starting out, I thought every case would be like the ones on US television: dramatic, with a big reveal and resounding outcome, all packed into a single 30-minute episode. But real law looks nothing like television. Hollywood doesn’t show the months, if not years, of work before
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The FCA has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to its UK Listing Rules for closed‑ended investment funds, focused on the management of conflicts of interest.
Closed‑ended investment funds have a distinct structure, operating as both listed companies and investment vehicles. Shareholders appoint a board, which in turn appoints and oversees the investment manager responsible for delivering returns. Shareholder rights are central to this model, enabling investors to hold boards to
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On 9 June 2026, Amplifi Capital (U.K.) Limited (Amplifi) entered administration. Robert Spence and Gareth Slater of Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators.
Amplifi is authorised by the FCA. Amplifi trades under the names Reevo Money and My Community Finance. Reevo Money provided personal loans to consumers. My Community Finance acted as a credit broker, introducing customers to credit unions; My Community Bank (MCB) and Castle Community Bank (CCB) which issued loans and savings products. All existing loan agreements remain in place and will not change because of the administration. However, Amplifi can no longer issue new loans.Loans or savings with MCB or CCB will not change because of the administration.Customers should continue to make repayments toward any outstanding loans held with Reevo Money, MCB and CCB as usual. Not making repayments is likely to impact your credit score and future borrowing ability.
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Euribor panel to include KBC Bank
11 June 2026
Benchmarks
Press Releases
On 27 May 2026, the European Money Markets Institute (EMMI), the administrator of Euribor, announced the inclusion of KBC Bank in the Euribor panel.
ESMA and the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) welcome the inclusion of KBC Bank in the panel as a positive development that contributes to strengthening the robustness and reliability of this critical benchmark.
Verena Ross, ESMA Chair, said:
“The addition of KBC Bank to the Euribor panel reflects the interest of financial institutions active in the money market to contribute to the calculation of Euribor, as well as continued market confidence in this key benchmark. A strong benchmark enhances transparency and the availability of reliable information, which are essential to fostering trust and ensuring the smooth functioning of financial markets.”
Jean-Paul Servais, Chairman of the FSMA, said:
“We welcome the addition of KBC Bank to the Euribor panel, which further strengthens the robustness and representativeness of this critical benchmark. The representativeness of Euribor has namely always been a key supervisory consideration for the FSMA. The FSMA also greatly values its close cooperation with ESMA within the Euribor supervisory framework. As a member of the Euribor College of Supervisors and being the competent authority for the supervision of the Belgian panel banks, the FSMA will continue to contribute to supervisory convergence together with the other members of the College.”
Under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR), ESMA is responsible for the supervision of EMMI as the administrator of the EU critical benchmark Euribor, while National Competent Authorities (NCAs) are responsible for supervising the banks contributing to Euribor. The FSMA supervises
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ESMA 2025 Annual Report: focus on stronger supervision, regulatory simplification, and innovation
17 June 2026
About ESMA
Board of Supervisors
Management Board
Press Releases
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its Annual Report for 2025 , highlighting a year of progress in strengthening EU’s financial markets through enhanced supervision, regulatory simplification and innovation. Set against a backdrop of heightened global uncertainty and ongoing discussions on the Savings and Investments Union (SIU), the report illustrates ESMA’s continued contribution to orderly, resilient and attractive EU capital markets.
Verena Ross, Chair of ESMA, said:
“2025 was a pivotal year for Europe’s capital markets, with momentum shifting from policy ambition to concrete action. ESMA continued to play a central role in advancing more integrated, transparent and competitive EU markets.
Throughout the year we worked with National Competent Authorities on the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and made substantial progress on our simplification and burden reduction projects.
Successful onboarding and implementation of new mandates show ESMA’s organisational capacity and readiness to adapt and deliver, despite ongoing uncertainties."
Natasha Cazenave, Executive Director of ESMA, said:
“In 2025, ESMA has reached important milestones, from progress on the T+1 settlement cycle to the selection of consolidated tape providers and the implementation of new regulatory frameworks including Green Bond and ESG Rating regulations.
Welcoming the potential transformational changes currently discussed by co-legislators on the Markets Integration and Supervision Package, ESMA stands ready to take on new resp
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ESMA contributes to global CCP fire drill exercise
19 June 2026
CCP
In November 2025, 38 central counterparties (‘CCPs’) from across the world, together with clearing members, conducted a coordinated fire drill exercise simulating the failure of a hypothetical common participant. Known as the CCP Global International Default Simulation (CIDS), the exercise aimed to promote preparedness and coordination across jurisdictions.
ESMA participated in the lead authorities’ group together with Bundesbank, BaFin, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Bank of England. The group advised on the design of the exercise, monitored its execution, surveyed participants to draw lessons learned and inform design improvements for future exercises.
The report published today by the lead authorities summarises the 2025 exercise outcomes and sets out feedback from participating clearing members and clients, alongside the observations and recommendations of the lead authorities. The report follows ESMA’s 2023 report on the Global CCP fire drill.
The report highlights several areas where lead authorities expect further progress in the next iteration of the exercise:
Encourage industry-led progress to reduce fragmentation in procedures and communication conventions employed by CCPs, and promote greater use of portal-based solutions.
Support more realistic testing of porting arrangements to better reflect operational conditions.
Consider implementing a voluntary “market stress overlay” module with a coherent cross-CCP macro stress scenario as to fully test operational capacity and constraints under stressed but plausible market conditions.
Global fire ‑ drills strengthen the collective understanding of default management processes and improve operational readiness across the financial system, reinforci
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ESMA publishes the register of external reviewers under the EuGB Regulation
22 June 2026
Supervision
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the register of firms authorised to act as external reviewers of European Green Bonds.
External reviewers play a key role in ensuring that the use of proceeds of European Green Bonds is allocated in line with the EU Taxonomy requirements. They are also vital in boosting investor confidence by ensuring that their capital genuinely supports the green transition.
As of 22 June 2026, registered external reviewers are subject to ESMA supervision and must fully comply with the requirements of the EuGB Regulation. These include clear senior management accountability, strong analytical capabilities, robust and transparent methodologies, effective internal controls and a comprehensive framework for managing conflicts of interest.
The transitional regime provided for under Articles 69 and 70 of the EuGB Regulation has ended. From 22 June 2026, external reviewers listed in ESMA’s transitional regime register must cease their external review activities.
To ensure transparency about disclosure requirements for previously issued European Green Bonds, ESMA has created a separate register . This register lists firms that notified ESMA under Articles 69 and 70 and were allowed to provide external reviews during the transitional period and includes the periods during which they were active.
Next steps
Issuers planning to issue a European Green Bond should consult ESMA’s register to select a registered external reviewer to perform their pre-issuance, post-issuance and, where applicable, impact report review.
ESMA will update the register regularly to reflect any changes to t
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