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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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India considers restrictions on automated trading
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, the country's primary regulator of financial and commodity markets, is considering a wide range of measures to restrict high-frequency trading.
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Remote clearing: Singapore weighs new approach
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is moving closer to allowing international clearing firms to become members of local clearinghouses without having to establish a local presence.
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MIFID II
The European Commission has nearly completed work on the regulatory technical standards needed for the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, its comprehensive overhaul of market regulation.
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Liquidity pool for CDS
Intercontinental Exchange is betting that the credit default swap market is ready for customers and dealers to come together on a single platform.
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