FI: Event contracts may be covered by ban on binary options
Esma reminds that event contracts with fixed payout may be financial instruments under Mifid II. Companies must assess the product's function and rules.
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In short: FI intensified regulatory oversight through significant fines for anti-money laundering failures and warnings on AI-driven cyber risks.
Esma reminds that event contracts with fixed payout may be financial instruments under Mifid II. Companies must assess the product's function and rules.
The package includes reporting for third-country branches and money laundering with reference dates 2027 and 2026.
The ESRB warns of cyber risks from advanced AI models, urging authorities to address them. FI and Riksbanken call on Swedish firms to bolster resilience.
The investigation found no deficiencies in the credit assessments.
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