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14/09/2011 2011/288 Call for evidence- Empty voting Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Governance, Transparency Consultation Paper PDF
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22/12/2011 2011/445 Consultation paper on guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID suitability requirements MiFID - Investor Protection Consultation Paper PDF
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22/12/2011 2011/446 Consultation paper on guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID compliance function requirements MiFID - Investor Protection Consultation Paper PDF
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22/03/2012 2012/212 Discussion Paper- An Overview of the Proxy Advisory Industry. Considerations on Possible Policy Options Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Governance Consultation Paper PDF
524.85 KB		 This Discussion Paper focuses on the development of the proxy advisory industry in Europe, which mainly serves institutional investors such as asset managers, mutual funds and pension funds. Following its fact-finding work in 2011, ESMA recognises the proxy advisory industry within Europe is, or is expected to be, growing in prominence and investors are, or are expected to be, increasingly using proxy advisor services. In this paper ESMA identifies several key issues related to the proxy advisory market which may have an impact on the proper functioning of the voting process. The range of policy options that ESMA will consider, and on which it seeks further input from market participants, consists of four broad areas, including: 1.    No EU-level action at this stage 2.    Encouraging Member States and/or industry to develop standards 3.    Quasi-binding EU-level regulatory instruments 4.    Binding EU-level legislative instruments ESMA will consider these options based on the feedback it receives from market participants, and, if appropriate, will undertake further policy action, either directly or by providing an opinion to the European Commission. The reason to bring up some policy options is due to the fact that proxy advisors are currently not regulated at a pan-European level. Nevertheless, there are relevant European rules that apply to investors (e.g. for UCITS management companies when exercising voting rights). In addition, there are also well-recognised corporate governance standards that apply to issuers at a national level (based on the “comply or explain approach”) and some complements to improve standards of stewardship among investors. All feedback received from this Discussion Paper will be duly considered. ESMA expects to publish a feedback statement in Q4 of 2012 which will summarise the responses received and will state ESMA’s view on whether there is a need for policy action in this area.
22/06/2012 2012/382 MiFID Q&A in the area of investor protection and intermediaries MiFID - Investor Protection Q&A PDF
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17/09/2012 2012/570 Guidelines on remuneration policies and practices (MiFID) MiFID - Investor Protection Consultation Paper PDF
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28/02/2013 2013/267 Contracts for Difference (CFDs) MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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09/07/2013 2013/918 Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on information requirements for assessment of acquisitions and increases in holdings in investment firms (MiFID) MiFID - Investor Protection Consultation Paper PDF
506.86 KB		 Executive summary Reasons for publication Article 10b(4) of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID ) requires Member States to make publicly available the information necessary to carry out the assessment of a proposed acquirer of an investment firm. This information must be provided at the time of the initial notification. This information is aimed at ensuring that competent authorities are provided with adequate and proportionate information in order to assess the acquisition. Article 10a of MiFID, as amended by Article 6(4) of the Omnibus Directive , requires ESMA to draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) to establish an exhaustive list of information referred to in Article 10b(4) of MiFID. ESMA is required to submit the draft RTS to the European Commission (Commission) by 1 January 2014.   Contents The proposed RTS set out in this Consultation Paper (CP) are based on the CEBS, CESR and CEIOPS ‘Guidelines for the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases in holdings in the financial sector required by Directive 2007/44/EC’ (3L3 Guidelines), as well as the report issued by the Commission (in February 2013) to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of Regions on the application of Directive on acquisitions and increase of holdings in the financial sector. Section II explains the background to the proposals; Section III describes the proposals on the exhaustive list of information to be included by proposed acquirers in their notification. Annex I sets out the legislative mandate to develop draft RTS; Annex II sets out the cost-benefit analysis related to the draft RTS; Annex III lists the questions contained in this CP; and Annex IV sets out the full text of the draft RTS. Next steps ESMA will consider the responses it receives to this CP in Q4, and will finalise the draft RTS for submission to the Commission by 1 January 2014 for endorsement.
07/02/2014 2014/154 Risks of investing in complex products MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 BG Рискове от инвестиране в комплексни продукти MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 HR Rizici ulaganja u kompleksne proizvode MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 CS Rizika investování do složitých produktů MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 DA Risici ved investering i komplekse produkter MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 NL Risico's van beleggen in complexe producten MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 ET Keerukatesse toodetesse investeerimisega kaasnevad riskid MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 FI Monimutkaisiin tuotteisiin sijoittamisen riskit MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 FR Risques liés aux investissements dans les produits complexes MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 DE Risiken bei Anlagen in komplexe Produkte MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 EL Οι κίνδυνοι των επενδύσεων σε σύνθετα προϊόντα MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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07/02/2014 2014/154 HU Az összetett termékekbe történő befektetések kockázatai MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Investor Warning PDF
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