European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma)
UK clearing houses could be moved to European Union
European Commission proposal comes days before divorce negotiations are set to begin between UK and EU
Bafin toughens rules on CFDs
New directive for August 10 requires implementation of negative balance protection for CFD products in Germany
FCA publishes final Priips rules
“In calculating costs associated with FX, the arrival price must reflect a reasonable estimate of the consolidated price" – FCA
Esma submits technical standards on non-equity tape
Given the complexity of the non-equity universe, Esma says it has taken a more pragmatic approach to the non-equity consolidated tape
Spread-betting groups look east amid regulatory crackdown
As regulators toughen up on spread-betting firms, the race is on to replicate the Japanese model
Ireland proposes ban on CFD trading
Central Bank of Ireland's consultation paper addresses concerns about retail clients losing money on high-risk products
Esma fines DTCC for data-sharing failings
This is the first time the regulator has fined a trade repository under Emir
EU and US reach CCP recognition deal
US counterparties will be able to continue providing services to European market participants
EC delays Mifid II until January 2018
The extension aims to avoid legal uncertainty and potential market disruption
MiFid II delay gives market participants more preparation time
They should use the extra time wisely, says expert
Confusion reigns over Mifid transparency in forex
Esma deems forex products illiquid, but dealers must still provide quotes to clients upon request
Industry expecting Mifid II delay
September 24 deadline is likely to be missed, banks and lobbyists fear
LCH.Clearnet opens account with RBA
First overseas CCP to open deposit and liquidity facility with the Reserve Bank of Australia
Regulators must harmonise NDF clearing rules
Panel urges US and European regulators to avoid creating a split
Traiana warns of busy regulatory year ahead
Steve French, director of product strategy at Traiana, says fixing the Emir system and implementing Mifid II reporting will bring huge challenges in 2015
Esma kicks off NDF-clearing consultation
Timeline for implementation still vague, with options clearing also lagging
Esma's latest FX consultation branded ‘pointless’
Regulatory playing field will remain unequal in EU, say market participants
Esma must use FX derivative definition delay wisely – WMBA
Fears that delay risks entrenching confusion over trade-reporting rules
Smooth take-off for collateral reporting
Buy side goes it alone on collateral and valuation reporting
European regulators slammed for uncleared margin ‘sleight of hand’
Possible expansion of firms affected by variation margining earns critique from buy side
Reconciliation requirements threaten delegated reporting
Another regulatory deadline, another set of headaches for banks and buy-side participants
LCH.Clearnet gains Emir approval
Clearer given the go-ahead by Bank of England
Industry requests clarity over extra reporting requirements
Esma quizzed on specifics of collateral and valuation reporting
Currency derivatives - regulating with consistency
The chief executive and chairman of the Wholesale Markets Brokers' Association (WMBA) say regulatory complexities have left market participants in the dark on derivatives