Regulation Knowledge & training What is MiFID II? What is MiFID II, and how has it Affected the European Investment Market One of the most influential laws enacted by the European Union to regulate the investment sector is the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. This directive, which is […] 3 minute read
Regulation Knowledge & training What is MiFID - The Markets In Financial Instruments Directive? The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) was created in 2004 to replace the Investment Services Directive, and it was implemented in 2007. A new law, known as MiFID II, has since replaced MiFID. The EU hoped that the directive […] 3 minute read
Regulation Knowledge & training What is FATCA compliance? The effects of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act on foreign acounts The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a federal law designed to counter tax evasion in the United States. Introduced in 2010, FATCA imposes a range of […] 3 minute read
AML compliance Knowledge & training Anti-money laundering guidance Anti-money laundering guidance Various government agencies and interest groups publish information regarding anti-money laundering. Australia: Australian Government – Trade-based money laundering: Risks and regulatory responses UK: HMRC Guidance for Money Service Businesses US Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) […] 1 minute read
