by AdrianaAMLP | Oct 16, 2025
Around 60% of actions involved fines and 10% were settlements exceeding €20 million. The report highlights significant variations in enforcement approaches across Member States, underscoring the need for greater supervisory consistency. ESMA emphasises that while...
by AdrianaAMLP | Jul 22, 2025
Key proposals include a new Case Assessment Matrix to better link breach severity with penalties; introducing an Early Account Scheme offering up to 40% penalty discounts for early cooperation; capping voluntary disclosure discounts at 30%; and adding a settlement...
by AdrianaAMLP | Jul 10, 2025
Key changes include a transparent six-step process covering consumer harm, illicit gain, seriousness, deterrence uplifts, discounts for early cooperation, and affordability checks to avoid insolvency risk. A new “disgorgement” step ensures recovery of illegal profit...
by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 9, 2025
Notable updates include a U-turn on publicity policy, dropping plans to name firms under investigation unless in exceptional or specified cases (e.g., unauthorised activity). It clarifies when lawyers may attend compelled interviews, limiting joint representation to...
by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 2, 2025
A joint investigation team (JIT) is a powerful tool enabling law enforcement and judicial authorities from different countries to coordinate complex cross-border investigations. Through an interactive case study on investment fraud, this presentation showcases how a...
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