Please find enclosed the current issue of our newsletter. As always, it provides information on a wide range of current regulatory topics in Europe, including the following:

• The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) published a final report that proposes adding specific disclosures to provide transparency about investments in taxonomy-aligned gas and nuclear economic activities. 
• Those same authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) also published a joint report that comprehensively analyzes the increased vulnerabilities across the financial sectors due to the deteriorating economic outlook, high inflation and rising energy prices.
• The European Securities and Markets Authority published final guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID II suitability requirements to ensure a consistent and harmonized application of the requirements as regards suitability as well as the overall approach.
• In the Netherlands, the Dutch National Bank (DNB) published a report on money laundering and financing of terrorism, highlighting the role Dutch banks play in the battle against money laundering and terrorist financing.
• In Germany, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority published a general ruling to protect retail investors in Germany from unlimited losses when trading futures.
• In Italy, the Italian Government published a decree determining the extent and mode of payment for supervisory contributions by insurance undertakings and intermediaries.

We hope that you will enjoy and benefit from the enhanced insights of the Financial Regulatory Hub Europe. We would very much appreciate your feedback on the new format or thoughts on how we can better meet your needs—we look forward to hearing from you.

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