195 results EBA Reports on Virtual IBANs On 24 May 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on virtual IBAN (vIBANs) in which the EBA set outs characteristics and use cases of vIBANs and comments on identified risks associated with this development in the payments market. Stibbe helps advise BlackRock on its appointment as OCIO of the EUR 27bn pension plan of Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds A Stibbe team co-led by Roderik Vrolijk and Ingrid Viertelhauzen has provided Dutch law advice to BlackRock on its appointment as the fiduciary manager for Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds. The Draghi Report: a reality check for ESG regulation in the EU On 17 September 2024, former president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi published his report to the European Commission with observations on Europe’s sustainable competitiveness and recommendations for Europe’s future. Dominique Overheul Junior Associate Amsterdam Introduction of the banking oath in Belgium On January 15, the law introducing the banking oath and ethical rules in the banking sector was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. Instauration d’un serment bancaire en Belgique Le 15 janvier dernier, la loi introduisant le serment bancaire et des règles déontologiques dans le secteur bancaire était publiée au Moniteur belge. Invoering van de bankierseed in België Op 15 januari werd de wet tot invoering van de bankierseed en tuchtrechtelijke regeling gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad. European Commission adopts Delegated Regulations on oversight fees and critical ICT third-party service providers (DORA) and Delegated Regulations under MiCAR On 22 February 2024, the European Commission adopted two Delegated Regulations under the Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector and four Delegated Regulations under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. AFM review indicates lack of transparency in use of alternative performance measures by Dutch issuers AFM sets out the findings of its review of the use of alternative performance measures in financial reporting and concludes that Dutch issuers often fall short of the required level of transparency when reporting their alternative performance measures. Soeradj Ramsanjhal included in MT/Sprout Inclusive30 Our colleague Soeradj Ramsanjhal has been included in MT/Sprout's Inclusive30 list of 2024 for his continuous commitment to making the Dutch legal profession and the wider business community more diverse and inclusive. E-book: 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' Stibbe lawyers Marieke Driessen, Loes van Dijk and Ingrid van der Klooster contributed to the book 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' which was recently published. EU Listing Act enters into force 4 December 2024 The EU Listing Act, which includes updates to the Prospectus Regulation, Market Abuse Regulation, Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation, and to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, has been published on 14 November 2024. Stibbe represents Norsk Hydro in ESG-related mass damages claims Stibbe is representing Norsk Hydro, the world's leading aluminium and renewable energy company, in a series of mass damage claims. The MiCa Regulation explained: What has changed since June 2024? On 30 June 2024, the first set of measures of the MiCa Regulation (“Markets in Crypto-Assets”) came into effect. This article outlines the provisions of the MiCa Regulation that are already in force and their implications for the crypto-sphere. Stibbe represents online platform Temper in proceedings against trade unions Temper is an online platform that enables individuals to work as freelancers in various industries. The third AFM report on SFDR compliance signals tightening enforcement and highlights a shift in supervision towards the quality of disclosures A recent report of the AFM underlines its focus on monitoring SFDR compliance, signals tightening enforcement action against those lagging behind, and highlights a new phase of supervisory attention for clear, accurate and reliable SFDR disclosures. AFM's spotlight on substantial holding notifications In its latest market watch, the AFM places a spotlight on notifications of substantial holdings and gross short positions in response to the ongoing public discourse on the issue. The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 8 January 2025. The IRRD introduces a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the stability and resilience of the EU insurance sector. Pagination Previous page Page 4 Current page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page
EBA Reports on Virtual IBANs On 24 May 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on virtual IBAN (vIBANs) in which the EBA set outs characteristics and use cases of vIBANs and comments on identified risks associated with this development in the payments market.
Stibbe helps advise BlackRock on its appointment as OCIO of the EUR 27bn pension plan of Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds A Stibbe team co-led by Roderik Vrolijk and Ingrid Viertelhauzen has provided Dutch law advice to BlackRock on its appointment as the fiduciary manager for Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds.
The Draghi Report: a reality check for ESG regulation in the EU On 17 September 2024, former president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi published his report to the European Commission with observations on Europe’s sustainable competitiveness and recommendations for Europe’s future.
Introduction of the banking oath in Belgium On January 15, the law introducing the banking oath and ethical rules in the banking sector was published in the Belgian Official Gazette.
Instauration d’un serment bancaire en Belgique Le 15 janvier dernier, la loi introduisant le serment bancaire et des règles déontologiques dans le secteur bancaire était publiée au Moniteur belge.
Invoering van de bankierseed in België Op 15 januari werd de wet tot invoering van de bankierseed en tuchtrechtelijke regeling gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad.
European Commission adopts Delegated Regulations on oversight fees and critical ICT third-party service providers (DORA) and Delegated Regulations under MiCAR On 22 February 2024, the European Commission adopted two Delegated Regulations under the Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector and four Delegated Regulations under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
AFM review indicates lack of transparency in use of alternative performance measures by Dutch issuers AFM sets out the findings of its review of the use of alternative performance measures in financial reporting and concludes that Dutch issuers often fall short of the required level of transparency when reporting their alternative performance measures.
Soeradj Ramsanjhal included in MT/Sprout Inclusive30 Our colleague Soeradj Ramsanjhal has been included in MT/Sprout's Inclusive30 list of 2024 for his continuous commitment to making the Dutch legal profession and the wider business community more diverse and inclusive.
E-book: 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' Stibbe lawyers Marieke Driessen, Loes van Dijk and Ingrid van der Klooster contributed to the book 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' which was recently published.
EU Listing Act enters into force 4 December 2024 The EU Listing Act, which includes updates to the Prospectus Regulation, Market Abuse Regulation, Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation, and to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, has been published on 14 November 2024.
Stibbe represents Norsk Hydro in ESG-related mass damages claims Stibbe is representing Norsk Hydro, the world's leading aluminium and renewable energy company, in a series of mass damage claims.
The MiCa Regulation explained: What has changed since June 2024? On 30 June 2024, the first set of measures of the MiCa Regulation (“Markets in Crypto-Assets”) came into effect. This article outlines the provisions of the MiCa Regulation that are already in force and their implications for the crypto-sphere.
Stibbe represents online platform Temper in proceedings against trade unions Temper is an online platform that enables individuals to work as freelancers in various industries.
The third AFM report on SFDR compliance signals tightening enforcement and highlights a shift in supervision towards the quality of disclosures A recent report of the AFM underlines its focus on monitoring SFDR compliance, signals tightening enforcement action against those lagging behind, and highlights a new phase of supervisory attention for clear, accurate and reliable SFDR disclosures.
AFM's spotlight on substantial holding notifications In its latest market watch, the AFM places a spotlight on notifications of substantial holdings and gross short positions in response to the ongoing public discourse on the issue.
The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 8 January 2025. The IRRD introduces a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the stability and resilience of the EU insurance sector.