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UK Diverges from EU Financial Rules Post-Brexit for Competitiveness Boost
16 Jan 2026 23:52 GMT
… regulatory frameworks of the European Union. This divergence, once … departure from the EU in 2020, financial services have been a … for resetting EU-UK relations in financial services. A 2025 … increasing divergence post the Financial Services and Markets Act, …
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UK and EU Asset Management 2026 Regulatory Outlook
16 Jan 2026 22:45 GMT
… in the UK and European Union (EU) settle as standard … government presented the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 … longer contingent on European Commission equivalence where group … 2 House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee report, “ …
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France: A third of crypto firms unresponsive before EU deadline
16 Jan 2026 19:40 GMT
… license required under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto … concerns voiced by various EU regulators and lawmakers that … whose regulator, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), was the … that the European Commission—the executive branch of the EU—was …
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Nigeria exits EU high-risk AML list, wins major global endorsement
16 Jan 2026 19:22 GMT
… followed its removal from the European Union’s (EU) list of high-risk … monitoring.
According to her, the European Commission delisted countries, including Nigeria, had … major source of investments and financial services.
“Beyond the immediate economic …
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EU Council renews Hamas PIJ sanctions targeting supporters until January 2027
16 Jan 2026 17:42 GMT
… enforce asset freezes prohibiting EU-based financial services to listed parties.
Asset … by the Council of the European Union, integrate intelligence updates submitted … economic analyses from the European Commission to mitigate unintended effects on …
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EU-Mercosur deals cover political dialogue, trade and agricultural protections
16 Jan 2026 17:42 GMT
… and phytosanitary measures maintain EU consumer protections while facilitating … Process and Timeline Status
European Parliament approved trade component October 2024 … and Investment Liberalisation Scope
Financial services gain market access in four …
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Britain has 'moved away' from aligning with EU regulation, financial district's ambassador says
16 Jan 2026 15:37 GMT
… its financial rules with the European Union has passed, and the country … , the ambassador for London’s financial services sector told Reuters.
Nearly a … while maintaining dialogue with the EU remained important – particularly on defence …
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Banks, insurers push EU regulators to focus on economic growth, not just stability
16 Jan 2026 14:55 GMT
… Liès, has urged European Commission president Ursula von der … call representing the European Financial Services Round Table, a … more answerable to the European parliament.
Legislative changes needed … mandates of EU financial regulators, including the ECB’s …
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Nigeria’s Removal from EU Financial High-Risk List to Enhance Access to European Markets – FG
16 Jan 2026 14:17 GMT
… Nigeria’s removal from the European Union (EU) list of high-risk countries … a source of investment and financial services,” it further stated.
Commenting … international outcomes,” Bakari stated.
The European Commission, in its assessment, acknowledged that …
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Moldova moves to regulate crypto under EU-style MiCA rules
16 Jan 2026 13:55 GMT
… its rules with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets … s our engagement with the European Union. You can’t prohibit … country, Gavrilita said.
Related: EU mulls SEC-like oversight for … review of the Malta Financial Services Authority’s authorization of …