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Date: 28 February 2023

On 2 February 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), updated its Questions and Answers on the following topics:

  • DLT Pilot Regulation
  • Prospectus Regulation
  • application of the UCITS Directive
More Information Link: https://www.esma.europa.eu/press-news/esma-news/new-qas-available-10

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