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Prudential Regulation

  • FIA EPTA responds to EBA consultation on non-ICT third-party risks

    FIA EPTA has responded to a European Banking Authority consultation regarding draft guidelines on the sound management of third-party risk with regard to non-ICT related services. FIA EPTA members support robust risk management and the EBA’s efforts toward the enhancement of operational resilience. However, we have significant concerns regarding the proposal’s legal basis, proportionality, misalignment with the EU simplification and growth agenda, and the EBA’s cost-benefit analysis.

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  • FIA EPTA responds to HMT and FCA consultations on reforming the Senior Managers & Certification Regime

    FIA EPTA has responded to HM Treasury and to the Financial Conduct Authority in parallel consultations on reforms to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime. FIA EPTA members strongly support reform of the SMCR as a unique opportunity to support the UK’s competitiveness and growth objectives.

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  • Tide of Change: Enhancing Liquidity Provision to the European Economy

    FIA EPTA has released its policy recommendations for 2024-29, under the title Tide of Change: Enhancing Liquidity Provision to the European Economy. The EU urgently needs to bolster its capital markets to achieve its strategic objectives for a safe, green and prosperous future for its citizens. To grasp the opportunities ahead and ensure the success of the Savings and Investment Union, the EU needs capital markets with deep and diverse liquidity.

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  • FIA EPTA response to the EBA’s Discussion Paper on the Commission’s Call for Advice on the Investment Firms Prudential Framework

    FIA EPTA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the EBA’s Discussion Paper on the Call for Advice on the Investment Firms Prudential Framework (DP). We note that this DP offers limited discussion points and suggests many proposals for changes with no associated questions. We also believe that these proposed changes intend to borrow further requirements and methodologies existing in CRR.

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