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New MiFIR Market Transparency Standards: Looking Back at the June Regulatory Shift
The European financial market infrastructure has completed its first full month operating under tightened transparency...
Fund Websites: Marketing or a Trap?
Investors often rely on what they see at first glance - attractive charts, tables of historical returns, and professionally...
FQI: The Depositary is Not Your Shield
Many investors in Funds of Qualified Investors (FQI) live under the dangerous illusion that the presence of a reputable...
Czech National Bank vs Facebook Comments Financial Advice
The ČNB maintains a free, online public register of firms and individuals authorised to provide financial advice in the Czech Republic. Check it to find legal sources of financial and investment advice.
Single Market: The End of Investment Islands?
The European Union is launching an ambitious "One Europe, One Market" roadmap, set to fundamentally rewrite the rules for...
EU Equities: New Rules of the Game
In April 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a comprehensive Call for Evidence intended to...
Czech pension guide: What you need to do before it’s too late
A recent article about pensions, both Czech and foreign, in expats.cz includes professional advice from Chris Lean, Chief Investment Officer, Aisa International CZ.
Securing your global lifestyle: The transition to PSD3 and PSR
The European Council has finalized the compromise texts for the PSD3 (Payment Services Directive 3) and PSR (Payment...
Geopolitics and Private Markets: Risks Beneath the Surface
As the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) moves from concept to reality in 2026, international investors and...
Czech Investors: The Benefits of a Single ISIN Managed Investment Fund
For Czech investors in particular, a professionally managed, single-ISIN can significantly affect the wealth ultimately retained after taxes.
Are Financial Advisers Relevant In The New World of Artificial Intelligence?
Financial advisers can offer clients the best of both worlds: personalised advice and consumer protections along with AI’s analytical support.