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EBA publishes seven final draft RTS on prudential treatment of investment firms

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Published on: 16 December 2020

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LNB News 16/12/2020

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Issue Date: 16 December 2020

Published Date: 16 December 2020

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a package of seven draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) in relation to the new prudential regime for investment firms introduced by the Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) and Directive (IFD). The final draft RTS are intended to ensure a proportionate implementation of the new prudential framework for investment firms, taking account of the different activities, sizes and complexity of investment firms.

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