FSMA publishes 2026 Congress Columns on asset management and banking products
The FSMA has published its 2026 Congress Columns covering asset management and bank savings and investment products. The publication outlines sector trends, the FSMA's positions and expectations, areas requiring attention, feedback from supervisory actions and planned or ongoing supervisory activities. It does not introduce new legal requirements but provides an important indication of the FSMA's supervisory priorities and expectations for professionals in these sectors.
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