European Union

Committee again considers position of UK citizens in EU post-Brexit

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Friday, October 18, 2019
Disaster preparedness, Negotiation, European Union, Brexit, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology

There are an estimated 1.3m UK citizens living in the EU, whose lives are likely to be significantly affected by Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • There are an estimated 1.3m UK citizens living in the EU, whose lives are likely to be significantly affected by Brexit.
  • A transition period as part of a Brexit deal would create some breathing space, but without a Brexit deal peoples access to free healthcare, welfare benefits, pensions and other state services or provisions could be under threat.
  • Tuesday 22 October in Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster
    Questions are likely to focus on:
    Communication with UK nationals in the EU, and the risks that they may face if they remain in the EU after Brexit

Impact of Brexit on Banking and Fintech: Top 5 Predictions - Potential Outcomes on Areas Ranging from Free Trade to Irish Backstop

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Friday, October 18, 2019
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Economy, Northern Ireland Protocol, European Union, Financial technology

DUBLIN, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Impact of Brexit on Banking and Fintech - Top 5 Predictions" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Impact of Brexit on Banking and Fintech - Top 5 Predictions" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report details the timeline of key developments in Brexit and an analysis of the impact of eight potential outcomes on areas ranging from free trade to Irish Backstop.
  • The report further documents its Top 5 predictions on the impact of Brexit on banks and FinTechs, as well as suggests key focus areas financial institutions should address in order to survive the consequences of Brexit.
  • The report analyses the potential outcomes of Brexit and its impact on the trade of services.

Legal Classification of CBD in the European Union, 2019 Guide

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco, Smoking cessation, Carcinogens, Electronic cigarette, Tobacco control, Tobacco Products Directive, European Union, Vape shop, Regulation of electronic cigarettes

DUBLIN, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "CBD in E-Liquids: A Guide For The EU" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "CBD in E-Liquids: A Guide For The EU" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • CBD for vaping is not as straightforward as one might imagine, despite there being vaping product regulations in Europe with the existence of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
  • The convergence of vaping and CBD has caught some governments off guard, while others have chosen to remain more cautious.
  • The report examines the different rules and regulations in place for CBD and vaping across the EU.

Frost & Sullivan Reveals How to Shape Your Healthcare Strategy for 2020 in this $2 Trillion Market

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union

Healthcare will be among the top two priorities for voters during the 2020 presidential election in the US.

Key Points: 
  • Healthcare will be among the top two priorities for voters during the 2020 presidential election in the US.
  • In the European region, looming BREXIT indecision will likely have a strong impact on the UKEurope's biggest digital health market.
  • Globally, 2020 will be a reality check for long-pending national healthcare policies and regulatory reforms that must reinvigorate future strategies.
  • Frost & Sullivan invites you to register for our highly anticipated annual webinar: "Boost Your Company's Growth with Frost & Sullivan's 2020 Healthcare Predictions and Trends," on October 30, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Frost & Sullivan Reveals How to Shape Your Healthcare Strategy for 2020 in this $2 Trillion Market

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union

Healthcare will be among the top two priorities for voters during the 2020 presidential election in the US.

Key Points: 
  • Healthcare will be among the top two priorities for voters during the 2020 presidential election in the US.
  • In the European region, looming BREXIT indecision will likely have a strong impact on the UKEurope's biggest digital health market.
  • Globally, 2020 will be a reality check for long-pending national healthcare policies and regulatory reforms that must reinvigorate future strategies.
  • Frost & Sullivan invites you to register for our highly anticipated annual webinar: "Boost Your Company's Growth with Frost & Sullivan's 2020 Healthcare Predictions and Trends," on October 30, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

In Wake of School Violence, Realtor Jason Rose Champions Carmel's School Safety Referendum

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
European Union, Independence referendums

Most recently, Rose has focused his energy on passing a school safety referendum and educating his community neighbors about the need for the new policy.

Key Points: 
  • Most recently, Rose has focused his energy on passing a school safety referendum and educating his community neighbors about the need for the new policy.
  • "If passed, the referendum will increase safety in our schools and help prevent violence from happening in our community."
  • In the wake of the shooting, the Carmel Clay School Board of Trustees passed a resolution to place a school safety referendum on the ballot for the election on November 5, 2019.
  • Since we live in the 'City of Champions' we all need to take ownership and win the fight for school safety," concluded Rose.

Joint Consultation concerning amendments to the PRIIPs KID

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
European System of Financial Supervision, European Union, Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) welcome comments on this consultation paper setting out proposed amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/653 of 8 March 2017(hereinafter PRIIPs Delegated Regulation).

Key Points: 
  • The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) welcome comments on this consultation paper setting out proposed amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/653 of 8 March 2017(hereinafter PRIIPs Delegated Regulation).
  • The consultation package includes:

    The ESAs invite comments on any aspect of this paper.

  • Comments are most helpful if they:

    When describing alternative approaches the ESAs encourage stakeholders to consider how approach would achieve the aims of Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014(hereinafter PRIIPs Regulation).

  • Submission of responses

    The consultation paper is available on the websites of the three ESAs.

ESAs consult on changes to the key information document for PRIIPs

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
European System of Financial Supervision, European Union, ESAS

16 October 2019

Key Points: 
  • 16 October 2019

    Fund Management

    Joint Committee

    The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have today issued a Consultation Paper on amendments to existing rules underpinning the Key Information Document (KID) for Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs).

  • Background

    The KID for PRIIPs is a mandatory, three-page A4 information document to be provided to consumers before purchasing a PRIIP.

  • This Consultation Paper follows a previous ESA consultation on the PRIIPs KID in November 2018 (CP 2018 60).
  • Taking into account the feedback to that consultation, in February 2019, the ESAs decided to defer their review and work on more substantive revisions during 2019.

EBA launches consultation on comprehensive Pillar 3 disclosures

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Canary Wharf, European Banking Authority, European Union, Eurozone, EBA, Government, Europe

EBA launches consultation on comprehensive Pillar 3 disclosures

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  • EBA launches consultation on comprehensive Pillar 3 disclosures

    16 October 2019

    The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on the new comprehensive Implementing Technical Standard (ITS) for financial institutions' public disclosure, designed to promote market discipline.

  • This consultation paper is the first one of the deliverables that will be presented in a forthcoming EBA roadmap on institutions' Pillar 3 disclosures.
  • Consultation process

    Responses to this consultation can be sent to the EBA by clicking on the "send your comments" button on the consultation page.

  • A public hearing on this consultation will take place at the EBA premises on 2 December, from 14:00 to 16:00 CET time.

EBA consults on supervisory reporting changes related to CRR2 and Backstop Regulation (Framework 3.0)

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Agencies of the European Union, Eurozone, Canary Wharf, European Banking Authority, European Union, EBA, Government, Europe

EBA consults on supervisory reporting changes related to CRR2 and Backstop Regulation (Framework 3.0)

Key Points: 
  • EBA consults on supervisory reporting changes related to CRR2 and Backstop Regulation (Framework 3.0)

    16 October 2019

    The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on revised Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting, which aim to keep the reporting requirements in line with changes in the regulatory framework and with the evolving needs for Supervisory Authorities' risk assessments.

  • This roadmap is part of an overall roadmap with the strategic work plan of EBA.
  • The application of the revised requirements will be in June 2021, with the first reporting reference date as of 30 June 2021.
  • During the summer of 2020, the EBA will publish draft Data Point Models (DPM) on the proposed changes to supervisory reporting.