CFTC Extends Designation of DTCC-SWIFT as LEI Provider
In order to further the smooth transition to a global system of legal entity identification, the U.S….
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CFTC Staff Issues Time-Limited No-Action Relief from Electronic Reporting Requirements in the OCR Final Rule
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (Commission) Division of Market Oversight (DMO) today issued a no-action letter…
ESMA Consults on Counterparty Risk Calculation Methods for UCITS Subject to Central Clearing
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on the calculation of counterparty risk…
EMIR Trade Reporting in August – 7 Tips from the Experts
Last minute advice for those preparing now to report collateral and valuation data August 12th
Commissioner Scott D. O’Malia to Leave CFTC
Today Commissioner Scott D. O’Malia sent the attached letter to President Barack Obama announcing his resignation from…
ESMA issues updated Q&A on the application of the Alternative Investment Managers Directive (AIFMD)
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published today an update of its Questions & Answers (Q&A)…
Joint HKMA-SFC Consultation on Mandatory Reporting and Related Record Keeping Rules for OTC Derivatives Market
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today began a one-month…
ESMA Defines Central Clearing of Interest Rate and Credit Default Swaps
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a first round of consultations to prepare for…
Danish Equity Market Growth Creates Opportunities for Derivatives
Growth in the Danish equities market following a strong start to the IPO season is creating ample opportunities for derivatives market participants
Collateral Damage: Uncleared Derivatives Margin Requirements
Assessing who has to comply and how to meet the new margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives