Eleventh and Final Report of the Royal Commissioners appointed to Inquire into the Organization and Rules of Trades Unions and Other Associations

ESAs propose amendments to extend and simplify sustainability disclosures

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

ESAs propose amendments to extend and simplify sustainability disclosures

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  • ESAs propose amendments to extend and simplify sustainability disclosures
    The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have today published a Consultation Paper with amendments to the Delegated Regulation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
  • The ESAs are proposing changes to the disclosure framework to address issues that have emerged since the introduction of SFDR.
  • Next steps
    The ESAs welcome comments to the Consultation Paper until 4 July 2023 via the response form.
  • After considering the comments received, the ESAs will prepare a Final Report and submit it to the European Commission.

ESAs propose amendments to extend and simplify sustainability disclosures

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Monday, April 17, 2023

12 April 2023

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  • 12 April 2023
    The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have today published a Consultation Paper with amendments to the Delegated Regulation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
  • The ESAs are proposing changes to the disclosure framework to address issues that have emerged since the introduction of SFDR.
  • The ESAs informed the Commission in October 2022 that they will deliver the Final Report under the mandate by the end of October 2023.
  • After considering the comments received, the ESAs will prepare a Final Report and submit it to the European Commission.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the Final Report from the Mass Casualty Commission

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

TRURO, NS, March 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Final Report from the Mass Casualty Commission:

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  • TRURO, NS, March 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Final Report from the Mass Casualty Commission:
    "Nearly three years ago, the lives of Nova Scotians were forever changed by a brutal and senseless attack.
  • Today is about those whose lives were taken too soon and their loved ones, whose pain, trauma, and heartbreaking loss will never truly go away.
  • "I listened today as the Final Report from the Mass Casualty Commission was presented, and I thank the commissioners for their work.
  • I hope today's report is one of the many steps toward ensuring a tragedy like this never happens again."

ESMA issues Opinion on the trading venue perimeter

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

ESMA issues Opinion on the trading venue perimeter

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  • ESMA issues Opinion on the trading venue perimeter
    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the Final Report on the Opinion on the trading venue perimeter, providing guidance on when certain systems and facilities qualify as multilateral and therefore should seek authorisation as a trading venue.
  • The opinion builds on the MiFID II definition of multilateral systems and clarifies how to interpret the elements of the definition.
  • It provides information in particular on how to classify a system and how to identify when third-party trading interests interact within a system.
  • ESMA expects NCAs to require firms to take appropriate action to swiftly apply for authorisation as a trading venue where necessary.

ESMA amends and consults on standards for benchmark administrator applications

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

ESMA amends and consults on standards for benchmark administrator applications

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  • ESMA amends and consults on standards for benchmark administrator applications
    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs financial markets regulator and supervisor, today published a Final Report on the review of the regulatory technical standards (RTS) on the form and content of applications for recognition by non-EU benchmark administrators, and a consultation on amendments to the RTS on the information that EU benchmark administrators need to provide in applications for authorisation and registration.
  • This is to ensure that these applications include all necessary information in order for ESMA to assess whether the applicant meets BMR requirements.
  • Third country benchmark administrators who wish to apply for recognition, are encouraged to contact ESMA at [email protected].
  • Input sought on standards for applications for authorisation and registration
    In the consultation also published today, ESMA is seeking stakeholder views on proposed changes to the RTS on authorisation and registration.