Europe

Private Equity and AIFMD: The Journey Has Only Just Begun

For non-EU funds marketing into Europe, the AIFMD is a full of potential pitfalls. Managers must get to grips with the complexities of reporting and conquer the confusion that still reigns.

Asia-Pacific Clearing Houses Obtain EU Approval

Clearing houses in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore have received a go-ahead from the European Commission to clear standardised OTC derivatives for EU-based banks and other market participants as part of reforms in the global derivatives market.

Asia-Pacific Firms Unprepared for Europe’s Short Settlement Cycle

Most Asia-Pacific companies which trade securities on European platforms were not prepared for a shorter settlement cycle that took effect in Europe on October 6, a study showed.

EU Seals Deal Reforming Securities Market

The European Union agreed to an overhaul of securities markets following more than two years of complex negotiations.

ESMA Issues Final Draft Regulatory Technical Standards for Non-EU Counterparties

ESMA Advises Commission on Non-EU Derivatives Rules