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Enhancing self-regulation
Singapore Exchange announced on July 18 that it will create a separate and independently governed subsidiary to perform the exchange operator’s front-line self-regulatory functions.
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Cross-border clearing: U.S. strengthens ties with China
On May 31, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued no-action relief to the Shanghai Clearing House regarding its registration as a derivatives clearing organization in the U.S.
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Capital Relief
On June 8, the European Commission officially extended the deadline for implementing new rules that will require clearing firms to set aside more capital for their exposures to clearinghouses that have not been deemed "qualified central counterparties."
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Market link
On June 21, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and Korea Exchange signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore the cross listing of their equity derivatives in each other's market.
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Deutsche Boerse/LSE
Deutsche Boerse and London Stock Exchange Group on Aug. 24 formally submitted their proposed merger to the European Commission's antitrust division for approval.
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Stamp of approval for cross-border clearing
ESMA Recognizes First U.S. Clearinghouse
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Feeling the squeeze
In the face of falling trading volumes, the London Metal Exchange has cut certain trading fees by 44% and introduced several structural changes designed to lower customers’ trading costs.
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Ensuring liquidity
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Aug. 8 announced several actions intended to address the impact of amendments to money market fund rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Cyber security for market infrastructure
On June 29, the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions released a set of guidelines for strengthening cybersecurity at exchanges and other financial market infrastructures.
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