On Jan. 15, FR AMF issued position on MiFID II suitability requirements. AMF position DOC-2019-03 applies in full ESMA guidelines on MIFID II suitability. Follows Nov. 2018, ESMA issued translations of suitability guidelines. Set out what investment service provider must do to verify suitability requirement in providing investment advisory, portfolio management services, for third parties.…
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SEBI Insider Trading Disclosure
On Dec. 31, 2018, SEBI issued (prohibition of insider trading) (amendment) regulations. The amended rules are effective from Apr. 1, 2019.
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FINFSA Money Laundering Guide
On Jan. 7, FINFSA advised AML Standard 2.4 is not yet updated. FINFSA advised that the standard 2.4 knowing the customer - preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, had not yet been updated re 2017, 2018 laws. Overview Not yet take into account amendments to money laundering act in force Jul. 2017. And other legal…
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UN SC Sanctions Iraq Removal
On Jan. 8, 2019, UN SC removed a further three entities from the sanctions list. Namely: General Establishment for Designs and Research and State Enterprise for Aluminium Semi Products in addition to State Enterprise for Cable and Wires.
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UK FCA Conflict Interest Policy
On Jan. 2, UK FCA issued conflict of interests policy document. Conflict of Interests Policy exists to protect employees, the FCA, the PSR and public. Work must be carried out in an environment free from conflict or improper influence. Must be able to publicly defend actions of those who work for it, in relation to…
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US Treasury Disclosure Update
On Dec. 27, US Treasury conformed recordkeeping to SEC rules. Treasury rule conformed recordkeeping and reporting requirements for registered government securities brokers, dealers if cross-reference existing SEC regulations. Technical Changes Technical amendments to Treasury recordkeeping rules, Form G-405 on reporting extraordinary gain and loss, cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles. Comprehensive income on annual…
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