Ever since the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, the status quo in the EU’s investment services sector and capital markets has dramatically changed. New developments emerge on an almost daily basis, while the industry is experiencing a major turmoil. Below we summarise the most important EU regulatory developments that have occurred in … [Read more...] about Summary of recent EU regulatory developments in response to COVID-19
Regulatory Compliance
Market Abuse and CFD Brokers: Are you doing enough?
The new Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) came into effect in July 2016. In its new iteration, MAR has significantly extended its scope and now captures financial instruments traded on all types of European trading venues and financial products (such as OTC and on-exchange derivatives) whose price or value is referenced to said financial instruments. … [Read more...] about Market Abuse and CFD Brokers: Are you doing enough?
COVID-19: MAP S.Platis Group client update
Further to the recent developments and in compliance with the measures taken by the Cyprus Government to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to reassure you that MAP S.Platis Group has taken all the necessary precautionary measures to mitigate risk and safeguard the health and well-being of all stakeholders – clients, … [Read more...] about COVID-19: MAP S.Platis Group client update
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic Response in Financial Services
The World Health Organisation (“WHO”) has now officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a Pandemic. This means that there is evidence of uncontrolled spread from human to human in multiple countries within a WHO region and in two or more regions. Cyprus government announced proactive drastic measures in order to protect and inform its … [Read more...] about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic Response in Financial Services
Vote for MAP S.Platis at the iFX EXPO Asia Awards!
We are happy to announce that MAP S.Platis, a leading business advisory Group for the financial services industry in Europe, is nominated for the Best Legal/Compliance Firm category at the iFX EXPO Asia Awards, which will take place 18-20 February in Macao. First round of voting is open until 24 January 2020 to all the registered attendees of … [Read more...] about Vote for MAP S.Platis at the iFX EXPO Asia Awards!