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Increasing regulation and enhancing harmonisation within the European Union
Enhancing payments in the European Union: the impact of the instant payments regulation
New supervision criteria for alternative investment in Spain – Questions and Answers from the CNMV
María Ortíz Aguilar is the Head of Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Belgium and Luxembourg since September 2023, a new step in her professional career that, she says, “I assume with illusion and enthusiasm”.This is her second professional mission in Brussels. From 2004…
An Interview with:Francisco Garcia Figueroa, Country Head Luxembourg, Member of the Executive CommitteeAlex Bardaji, Country Head SpainSergio Romero, Business Development Senior ManagerAdepa today is a recognized fund and asset services provider in the global asset and wealth management industry. Francisco, could you provide an overview…
IntroductionThe financial sector in the EU has seen a lot of new legislative texts and one of the main challenges institutions face is regulatory change. According to statistics since the establishment of the EU in 1957, more than 100,000 legislative acts have been adopted. Of…
On 19 March 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/886 as regards instant credit transfers in euro (the “Instant Payments Regulation”) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Instant Payments Regulation entered into force on 8 April 2024, and its requirements, as described…
The Spanish Securities Market Commission (CNMV) updated its Questions and Answers document on investment vehicle regulations during the months of March and April.This update is particularly relevant for alternative investment vehicles, a concept that generally includes those with strategies focused on private equity, venture capital,…
In this edition of SFF Magazine, we present a new section focused on giving visibility to women professionals who lead and develop their careers in the financial sector in Luxembourg.Through the new section “Women who Inspire: Finance”, the Chamber aims to promote equality and diversity…
In this article, Alvaro Laorden, Global Head of CACEIS Group’s Market Solutions Sales, details the international expansion strategy of Crédit Agricole and Santander’s joint-owned asset servicing banking group. He also focuses on how its growing scope is driving broader securities finance coverage across new financial…
The financial sector, beyond the challenges arising from its intrinsic dynamism, is immersed in a context of major challenges as a result of changes in the environment. Changes in regulation (MiFID I, MiFID II, FATCA-CRS, ECMS and those yet to come, such as RIS), technology…
The CaixaBank Asset Management Group is part of the recent history of the financial sector in Luxembourg. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of CaixaBank Asset Management Luxembourg, a milestone that not only celebrates the continued success, but also the commitment to…
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