
Cultural Compliance: How to Build a Compliance Culture from Within
Last updated: 5 August 2026. Quick answer. Cultural compliance means integrating regulatory compliance into the company’s DNA so that it becomes a value shared by all members of the organisation,…

EMIR: A Regulatory Framework for OTC Derivatives
The European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) is a cornerstone of the European Union's financial legislation, designed to enhance transparency and stability in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. This regulation, conceived…

The Liability of Green Fund Managers: An In-Depth Analysis.
In a world increasingly aware of environmental and social challenges, green funds have emerged as an attractive investment tool. These financial vehicles promise to generate returns while investing in companies…

Legal and Financial Analysis of Central Counterparty Entities (CCPs)
Last updated: 5 August 2026. Quick answer. Central Counterparty Entities (CCPs) are independent legal entities with their own legal personality, subject to intense regulatory supervision, that interpose themselves in derivatives…

The Listing Act and the Prospectus Regulation: A Potent Mix to Revitalize European Capital Markets or an Overly Diluted Formula?
The Prospectus Regulation, along with its Delegated Regulations, marked a significant advancement in the harmonization and simplification of the information regime preceding the public offering of securities.

DORA and ICT Incident Notification: A Digital Big Brother for Banking?
The entry into force of DORA (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554) has marked a turning point in the regulatory landscape of cybersecurity in the financial sector. This new legal framework, designed to…

Central Counterparty Entity (ECC or CCP): Concept, Types, Alternatives, and Implications for Investors
Central Counterparty Entities are institutions that act as centralized counterparties in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions. Their primary function is to mitigate counterparty risk, which is the risk that one party…

Deadlines in the notice for General Meetings of Shareholders: How to calculate the 15-day deadline
In corporate law, the proper notice of a general meeting of shareholders is crucial for the validity of the resolutions adopted at the meeting.

Developing the ESRS: A Comprehensive Guide
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are a set of norms established by the European Union to ensure that companies disclose detailed and comparable information about their sustainability performance.

