European Regulation

This course focuses on the European regulatory environment,covering topics such as: The key provisions of MiFID II/MiFIR, which marked the arrival of a whole new trading and investor protection landscape in Europe The key elements of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), the EU’s framework for regulating the OTC derivatives market, including the changes introduced by EMIR “Refit” regulation The main provisions of the UCITS Directive and how it has evolved over the years.

The key requirements of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, which deals with regulation of hedge funds, private equity funds, and other alternative investment funds The key elements of the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR), including standardization, authorization, standardized settlement, dematerialization, and settlement discipline The main provisions of the PRIIPs regulation, including the purpose and core components of the key information document (KID) The key provisions of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and their implications Learner Profile This course will provide all staff at banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions with an in-depth understanding of the evolving regulatory environment in Europe.