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EU Gives Financial Watchdog New Powers in Major Shake-Up of European Markets

EU finance ministers agree to give ESMA direct oversight of major market operators, aiming to reduce fragmentation and ease cross-border investment, subject to legislation.

International Business Times UK · 12h ago

EU countries agree to shift oversight of major financial markets to European authority ESMA

EU countries struck a deal on Friday to give the EU’s financial markets watchdog more powers, aiming to make cross-border investment easier and help businesses raise more money across the bloc.

Euronews · 18h ago

UK urged to act as Polymarket takes bets on whether HSBC and Lloyds will fail

Revelation comes amid mounting concern over online prediction market’s effects on integrity of financial system

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

TikTok's finfluencers: How reliable is the financial advice reaching young investors?

Young people are increasingly turning to social media for financial information and advice, amid a sea of dubious tips. What do experts say are the warning signs to watch out for?

Euronews · Aug 13

The missing capital market: Europe has €37tn in savings. Why isn't more of it reaching businesses?

Despite capital markets integration being a top priority for EU leadership, member states remain reluctant to deepen it further. A full European capital markets union comparable to the US remains out of reach, even though it is seen as necessary to compete in strategic sectors like AI and defence.

Euronews · Jul 1

Clearing Corporation of India receives European Securities authority recognition

The European Securities and Markets Authority has granted essential recognition to India's Clearing Corporation, putting an end to a prolonged dispute. This groundbreaking approval allows the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) to operate under the Reserve Bank of India's regulations, an important advancement for European banks. By signing a…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

The Big Question: What's stopping Europeans making the most of their money?

An estimated €37 trillion is sitting largely idle across the European Union. Why aren't Europeans investing more, and what would it take to unlock that capital?

Euronews · Jun 29

EU Crypto Rules Force Industry Shake-Up As Most Firms Lack New Regulatory Approval

Europe's landmark crypto regulations have left many firms scrambling to secure authorization as licensed operators gain access across all 27 member states.

International Business Times · Jun 24

Europe's crypto reset: MiCA creates a single market as hundreds of firms face exit

The EU's landmark MiCA crypto rules take full effect on 1 July. Yet by May, fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus registered crypto firms had secured the licence needed to keep serving European clients.

Euronews · Jun 24

EU's six biggest economies agree on capital markets supervision

Europe's six largest economies have agreed to back more centralized supervision of capital markets. This move is crucial for integrating Europe's financial markets. The goal is to redirect citizens' savings into productive investments. This will boost Europe's global competitiveness against the United States and China.

The Economic Times · May 29