IOSCO Reinforces Standard on Cross-Border Cooperation
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today adopted measures to encourage non-signatory members to sign the…
Regulation & Compliance
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ESMA Advises Commission on Equivalence of non-European Derivatives Rules
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has published its advice to the European Commission on the…
Patchwork Global Regulations Continue to Create an Environment of Uncertainty
– Inter-governmental agreements will enhance cross-border information exchange – …
ISDA Outlines Approach on Cross-Border Issues: Principles Address Inter-jurisdictional Recognition of Derivatives Regulation
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today announced that it has outlined a set…
Authorities’ Access to Trade Repository Data Report Issued by CPSS-IOSCO
The Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have…
Legal Insights: The Final CFTC Cross-border Guidance Rules Explained
The cross-border application of CFTC rules under Dodd-Frank has long been uncertain. Recently however, the CFTC adopted…
KYC – Is a Utility the Solution?
Some believe an industry utility may ease the operational burden of managing KYC documentation but there are…
ESMA Consults on non-EU Counterparties OTC derivatives
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS)…
Cross-border Harmonisation & ESMA CCP Discussion Paper
Regulatory bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have been busy this week with major news coming…
CCP Clearing for the Buy Side: Keeping One Step Ahead
Why is it that some buy-side organisations have met earlier CCP clearing deadlines under Dodd-Frank whilst others…