March 2018 Regulatory Updates

March 28th 2018

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is warning the public against several companies proposing atypical investments without being authorized to do so

Warning Savings protection Atypical products Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is warning the public against several companies proposing atypical investments without being authorized to do so

Why this matters

This warning from the AMF is targeted at companies offering atypical investments without proper authorization, which poses risks to consumers and requires urgent attention from relevant financial firms.

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Topics:

Consumer Protection / Conduct Authorisation & Licensing

Asset ManagerWealth ManagerFintech

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🇮🇪 CBI Consultation Significant

March 20th 2018

Credit Reports now available

Following a satisfactory review of the data submitted by banks and credit unions, to the Central Credit Register, the initial enquiry phase has now commenced. This means that from today borrowers and lenders can request a copy of credit reports from the Central Credit Register. Data on mortgages, personal loans…

Compliance Deadline: 30 September 2018

Sectors:

Banking & Credit Consumer Credit Mortgage & Lending

Topics:

Consumer Protection / Conduct Reporting & Disclosure General

BankCredit UnionAll Firms

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🇫🇷 AMF Warning

March 15th 2018

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is publishing a list on its website of unauthorized companies proposing atypical investments without being authorised to do so

Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Atypical products Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is publishing a list on its website of unauthorized companies proposing atypical investments without being authorised to do so

Why this matters

This regulatory update from the AMF warns about unauthorized companies offering atypical investments, which is a consumer protection and authorization issue for crypto and fintech firms.

Sectors:

Banking & Credit Investment Management Crypto & Digital Assets

Topics:

Consumer Protection / Conduct Authorisation & Licensing

Crypto ExchangeFintech

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