News analysis on how banks, asset managers and trading venues are implementing new rules, from the changing nature of market structure under Mifid II, to how firms are grappling with transparency obligations and transaction reports.
Traders and industry bodies want regulators to revisit rules for commodity derivatives under Mifid II, which they say have damaged liquidity. Here they set out exactly what they're asking for
As the next phase of uncleared margin rules approach, many firms not currently affected are taking steps to avoid falling under its scope
Industry associations Isda and the FIA recently published new best practice guidelines on Emir reporting, but their effect could be limited if not widely adopted
Notwithstanding the domino effect that Covid-19 is already having on numerous areas of the financial market, European CCPs expect their discounting switch to be executed on time
Today international industry bodies Icma and Isla have united via a joint letter asking regulators to delay the regime’s go-live date next month
The lack of SME research is a key issue that's unlikely to be addressed, but pricing may be revisited during the Brexit negotiations
The authorities recently gave market participants a three-month extension to apply the new regime, but many suggest this is an insufficient solution
Buyside firms and research providers welcome the European Commission’s latest proposal for an exemption but feel it’s unlikely to make a difference
Following more than 40 hours of interviews with 63 sources across financial services, Practice Insight’s landmark investigation into the accumulative impact of the financial crisis is now available
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