EU Commission Retail Investment Package
insights Bernd Geier · July 13, 2023
On May 24, 2023, the EU Commission published the hotly debated retail investment package. Private investors are to be increasingly encouraged to invest in the capital market. The proposal brings far-reaching changes in the area of MiFID II. The package proposes the prohibition of payments from the issuer in non-advisory business. Payments for orders will…
A Guide to Cryptocurrency Assets
insights Bernd Geier · June 28, 2023
Reshaping Market Infrastructures Around the world, blockchain technology is developing at a rapid pace, and has the potential to significantly reshape market infrastructure. The EU has introduced new rules for a harmonized regulatory framework governing blockchain-based products and services. The framework will foster innovation and lift barriers that prevent growth potential. The new rules are…
Capital Market Law Update – Online Seminar
events Bernd Geier · June 26, 2023
On May 24, 2023, the EU Commission published its retail investment package with adjustments to MiFID, PRIIPs Regulation and investment law, among others. The Future Financing Act enables eShares, SPACs and provides for exceptions to GTC control. The future of euro clearing (EMIR 3.0) is emerging and ESG is entering its second round. Rimon Falkenfort…
Rimon Falkenfort Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in Germany 2024 Guide
awards Bernd Geier · Stephan Krampe · Michael Magotsch · Hans Felix Schäfer · June 22, 2023
Best Lawyers is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based solely on peer review. The methodology is designed to capture as accurately as possible the opinions of leading lawyers about the professional capabilities of their peers. Being represented in the ranking is considered a significant honor.…
Rimon Falkenfort Partner Bernd Geier to Present on ESG in Changing Times
events Bernd Geier · June 7, 2023
ESG regulations do not become stagnant. New Q&A, new guidelines, new draft RTS, and an ever evolving administrative practice present the market with permanently changing requirements. On July 18th, 2023, Rimon Falkenfort Partner Prof. Dr. Bernd Geier and Frank Michael Bauer will bring participants up to date and on the the latest market and legal…
Rimon Falkenfort Attorney Co-Authors New Commentary on the Disclosure Regulation
insights Bernd Geier · June 1, 2023
We are pleased to announce that our Partner Prof. Dr. Bernd Geier, together with Prof. Dr. Katharina Hombach and Inga Elise Meringdal (both Goethe University Frankfurt am Main) co-authored the new commentary by Glander/Jesch/ Lühmann/Kropf (eds) on the Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) published by C.H. Beck Verlag. The Disclosure Regulation is a core element of the…
Rimon Falkenfort Attorney Comments on Draft Proposal for Germany’s Future Financing law
insights Bernd Geier · May 19, 2023
The draft of a Future Financing Act published by the Federal Ministries of Finance and Justice on April 12, 2023, raises great anticipation. Over 143 pages, more than 25 different laws and regulations are adjusted, from financial market law to company law to tax law. The contents of the draft are largely welcomed. For example,…
Rimon Falkenfort Attorney Co-Authors New Handbook “ESG Compliance” Published by C.H. Beck Verlag
insights Bernd Geier · May 4, 2023
The subject of the handbook is the legal framework for combating the climate crisis, ensuring social standards and creating governance structures, and establishing minimum protection in the area of human rights and social rights. It explains how disclosure incentives should be used to redirect capital flows into sustainable investments. In detail, the book addresses the…
Rimon Falkenfort Attorney Co-Authors New Commentary on the Taxonomy Regulation
insights Bernd Geier · April 27, 2023
We are pleased to announce that our partner Prof. Dr. Bernd Geier, together with Prof. Dr. Katharina Hombach, Goethe University Frankfurt, and Inga Elise Meringdal, University Oldenburg, is co-author of new commentary by Fellenberg/Kment on the Taxonomy Regulation published by C.H. Beck Verlag. Many thanks to the editors! In this guide, we provide expert commentary…
German WM Online Course: Sustainability 2023
events Bernd Geier · April 6, 2023
SFDR, Taxonomy Regulation, CSRD, NFRD, MiFID In a total of three complimentary seminar blocks, providing a comprehensive overview of the current ESG regime in Germany. Led by our partner Prof. Dr. Bernd Geier, the program will cover the challenges presented not only from a legal but also from a business perspective. The program will be…