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Jan 28
Newsletter: Extension of the transition period for the old accredited exams per class of insurance

In the light of the current public health crisis, a considerable number of exam sessions in the insurance sector were suspended. It has therefore been decided that candidates who registered for the old accredited exams per class of insurance before 31 December 2020 will have three extra months to pass those exams. This communication FSMA_2020_18 […]

Jan 28
Newsletter: Brexit – Update – European passport for certain intermediaries and the impact of Brexit

The FSMA regularly informs intermediaries and financial service providers via newsletters about topics of interest to them, such as changes to legislation and supervision. As we approach the end of 2020, the FSMA once again wishes to review certain developments in supervisory practice. In the coming days, you will receive brief newsletters about various topics, […]

Jan 28
Agreed settlement – uFund NV

This press release is not available in English. Please consult the French or Dutch site. Source: FSMA

Jan 28
Newsletter: Ancillary insurance intermediaries – Reminder – Transitional period ends on 28/12/2020

The FSMA regularly informs intermediaries and financial service providers via newsletters about topics of interest to them, such as changes to legislation and supervision. As we approach the end of 2020, the FSMA once again wishes to review certain developments in supervisory practice. In the coming days, you will receive brief newsletters about various topics, […]

Jan 28
Press release on the reopening of trading in Sipef

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY, PUBLISHED IN APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 78 OF THE LAW OF 21 NOVEMBER 2017 Trading in the financial instruments of Sipef, ISIN BE0003361632 on Euronext Brussels will re-open on 4/12/2020 at 09:00 CET.   Source: FSMA

Jan 28
Guidelines on performance fees in undertakings for collective investments in transferable securities (UCITS) and certain types of alternative investment funds (AIFs)

The Communiction FSMA_2020_17 (available in French or Dutch only) addresses the guidelines published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs. Source: FSMA