On April 6, the International Organization of Securities Commissions published a report on cyber resilience in securities markets.
CONTINUE READINGOn April 19, FIA filed a comment letter with Canadian regulators regarding new requirements for customer clearing and protection of collateral for OTC swaps positions.
CONTINUE READINGOn March 15, the European Commission adopted the long-awaited decision on the equivalence of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s clearing rules, paving the way for U.S. clearinghouses to seek recognition in the European Union and easing uncertainty around cross-border trading between Europe and the U.S.
CONTINUE READINGFIA is working with several other trade associations to help market participants comply with new disclosure requirements under the EU's Securities Financing Transaction Regulation that will come into force in July.
CONTINUE READINGOn 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.
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