On March 22, the European Securities and Markets Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with two South Korean regulators, the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service.
CONTINUE READINGThe Australian Securities Exchange in March announced that it would replace its existing equities and equity options clearing systems with Nasdaq's Genium INET.
CONTINUE READINGEuropean policymakers have given non-bank commodity dealers another three years before they become subject to certain provisions of the Capital Requirements Regulation.
CONTINUE READINGOn April 13, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules establishing business conduct standards for swap dealers and major swap participants that are active in credit default swaps and other "security-based swaps."
CONTINUE READINGIn the last 12 months, the buzz around blockchain has exploded.
CONTINUE READINGEuropean policymakers are working on legislation that will establish a framework for central counterparty recovery and resolution in the European Union.
CONTINUE READINGThe dry freight derivatives business is only a small niche in the global commodity markets, yet it enjoys an unusual degree of competition in clearing.
CONTINUE READINGIn the aftermath of a severe financial and economic crisis, Europe is still struggling to return to even keel, reduce unemployment and stimulate economic growth.
CONTINUE READINGA preliminary research report by three professors at the Toulouse School of Economics[1] has raised concerns over the impact impending regulations could have on market liquidity.
CONTINUE READINGOn 29 January, FIA EPTA submitted a response on behalf of its 27 members to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the EU regulatory framework for financial services.
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