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01 June 2018

ESAs consultations: amendments to EMIR for securitisation issuers

In May 2018, the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities ("ESAs") launched two consultations (the "Consultations") to amend EMIR …

24 January 2017

No margin for error: the upcoming EMIR margin rules

EMIR is the centrepiece of the EU post financial crisis reform of derivatives markets and seeks to address perceived issues with counterparty credit risk …

05 September 2016

Hong Kong OTC derivatives update: Are you ready for 1 September 2016?

On 1 September 2016, the first phase of mandatory clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions (Phase 1 Clearing) will be implemented. The …

08 September 2015

Australia: Derivatives clearing and single-sided reporting exemption regulations made

The Australian Government has made and registered a critical Regulation dealing with mandatory clearing of derivatives and an exemption allowing certain …

15 December 2014

Hong Kong revises and further consults on draft rules for mandatory reporting of OTC derivatives and related record-keeping

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have published consultation conclusions on the draft rules for …

05 August 2014

Hong Kong issues consultation paper on draft rules for mandatory reporting and related record-keeping in relation to OTC derivatives

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission have recently issued a joint consultation paper detailing their proposed …

10 September 2013

US CFTC publishes concept release consulting on risk controls and system safeguards for automated trading

The US Commodity Futures  Trading Commission (CFTC)'s 137 page concept release on risk controls and system safeguards for automated …

15 July 2013

EU: ESMA begins detailing central clearing of OTC derivatives

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a Discussion Paper as a first step towards preparation for the regulatory technical …

03 May 2013

Derivatives update for corporates

The regulatory response to the credit crisis is having a profound effect on derivative markets. In our bulletin for corporate clients, we provide an …

16 April 2013

FSB progress report on OTC derivatives market reform

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published its 5th six-monthly progress report on the implementation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives …

14 March 2013

UK: EMIR countdown: Notification forms for 15 March and new Regulations for 1 April 2013

The FSA has published final versions of notification forms for the purposes of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) for use by from …

13 March 2013

ISDA publishes EMIR Non-Financial Counterparty Representation Protocol and Timely Confirmation Amendment Agreement

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) has published its March 2013 EMIR Non-Financial Counterparty (NFC) …