ECB Fines Crédit Agricole €7.5M for Climate Risk Identification Failures

The European Central Bank (ECB) has imposed periodic penalty payments of €7,551,050 on Crédit Agricole for failing to sufficiently assess its climate-related and environmental risks by the deadline of 31 May 2024. This enforcement action highlights the ECB's commitment to ensuring banks adequately identify and manage climate risks.

ECB Appoints Thomas Broeng Jorgensen Director General Specialised Institutions

The European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Thomas Broeng Jorgensen as Director General for Specialised Institutions and Less Significant Institutions, effective March 1, 2026. He will oversee the direct supervision of specialised banks and the oversight of less significant banks by national supervisors.

ECB Advances Climate and Nature Work

The European Central Bank (ECB) has concluded its 2024-2025 plan for integrating climate and nature-related risks into its core work. The ECB has refined its risk assessments, informed policy decisions, and improved supervision of banks, while also managing its own portfolios and operations.

Dutch DPA Cookie Policy Campaign

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has launched a public campaign urging organizations to review and improve their cookie policies. The campaign provides guidelines and aims to raise awareness about data collection practices and privacy risks associated with website cookies.

AP Warns Users: TikTok Continues to Send Personal Data to China

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has warned users that TikTok continues to transfer personal data to China, despite a ruling by European privacy regulators deeming such transfers unlawful. The AP advises users and organizations to reconsider their use of TikTok and similar services.

Dutch Data Protection Authority Warns of AI Agent Security Risks

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has issued a warning regarding the significant security risks associated with AI agents like OpenClaw. The AP advises users and organizations against using these experimental systems, particularly with sensitive data, due to potential data breaches and account takeovers.

Reddit v. Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens - Data Protection Proceedings

The District Court in The Hague rejected Reddit's legal claims against the Dutch data protection authority (AP) regarding an investigation into unlawful personal data processing. The AP is continuing its investigation into whether Reddit unlawfully shared user data with algorithm developers.

Dutch DPA warns generative AI risks becoming wild west

Dutch DPA warns generative AI risks becoming wild west

AMF Revises Salmon Derivative Contract Position Limits

The AMF has revised the position limits for the salmon derivative contract listed on Euronext Paris Matif. These changes, confirmed by ESMA, lower the limit for the spot contract and increase the limit for other maturities, effective February 12, 2026.

AMF Invites Participation in AMLA Consultations on AML/CFT Standards

The French AMF is inviting financial market participants to engage in AMLA's public consultations on three draft implementing standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. The consultations are open for one to three months, seeking stakeholder input on key clarifications for the new EU AML/CFT regulatory package.