Transparency rules, a key divergence area between the UK and the EU, have come under the spotlight once again
The introduction of the long-term asset fund (LTAF) last month has been hailed as a strong move but will need more support measures to support it, especially from a tax perspective
After several years of battling against the mandatory buy-in requirements, market participants are relieved by the European Commission’s decision but anticipate more permanent announcements
As the UK maps out its extensive legislative reforms, market participants fear that the real post-Brexit work has only just begun
Creating a consolidated tape is an essential part of the European Commission’s bid for a capital markets union but the final proposal, though largely welcomed by markets, still raises doubts
Lack of preparedness for the investment firms prudential regime could cause compliance issues next year, but sources say this is partly due to a persistent lack of clarity on rules
Two key events in the derivatives market have helped to build SOFR liquidity in recent weeks, but sources worry that the target of no new Libor contracts after year-end will be difficult to achieve
Speakers at a Bloomberg event defended the use of multiple rates to replace USD Libor, arguing that it has helped the market in numerous ways and is the sign of a healthy ecosystem
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