Recent Developments in Regulatory Technology

This report details recent developments in regulatory technology (RegTech) focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements, the European Single Access Point (ESAP), position limits, and updates on ECB reporting and money market fund regulations. It outlines how ESG continues to influence regulatory frameworks, with updates from the EU regarding guidelines for fund names using sustainability terms and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The report discusses the ESAP, a digital platform aimed at providing centralized access to financial and non-financial information about EU companies, and the timeline for its implementation. Additionally, it covers changes to position limits in various jurisdictions, including Hong Kong and the UK, as well as the ECB's proposed recast of investment fund reporting regulations. The report emphasizes the evolving landscape of RegTech and the implications for compliance and reporting in the financial sector.