Europe

    Capital / Liquidity

    ECB Cautions European Banks on Bonus, Dividend Payouts

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The ECB is reportedly concerned that a sharper slowdown next year could trigger a wave of defaults, and that banks may be underestimating the risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    EMMI Sets Launch Date for Euro Forward-looking Term Rate

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    ICE Benchmark Administration has been appointed as the calculation agent for EFTERM, which will launch on 14 November 2022.

    ESG / Sustainability

    LSE’s VCM to Finance Climate Change Mitigation

    By ESG Investor | 10/10/2022

    The London Stock Exchange has announced the launch of the first VCM by a primary exchange with the publication of final admission and disclosure rules.

    Capital / Liquidity

    European Commission May Scrap Stricter Foreign Bank Rules

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    Proposed requirements that would automatically require foreign banks to set up a subsidiary if they reach a certain size may […]

    Market Infrastructure

    US, EU Move to Adopt New Data Sharing Framework

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    The legal basis for transatlantic data transfers has been uncertain since 2020, after the EU-US Privacy Shield was declared invalid under EU law.

    AML / KYC

    LME Considers Banning Russian Metals from Warehouses

    By Editors | 08/10/2022

    Even without direct sanctions, a significant number of metals consumers are expressing an unwillingness to accept Russian metal in 2023, LME says.

    AML / KYC

    European Council Adopts Eighth Russia Sanctions Package

    By Editors | 06/10/2022

    The package completely bans the provision of crypto wallets, accounts, or custody services to Russian nationals and entities, among other measures.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    European Council Approves Final MiCA Legislation

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2022

    The next step before MiCA is formally adopted is for the European Parliament to vote on the proposal on Monday.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UK FCA Warns on Green Fund Label Abuse

    By ESG Investor | 05/10/2022

    FCA Director of ESG Sacha Sadan underlines need for market confidence, highlights importance of investor engagement.

    Market Infrastructure

    ESMA Recognises Shanghai Clearing House as Third-country CCP

    By Editors | 04/10/2022

    The recognition follows the adoption of a decision on the equivalence of China’s regulatory framework for CCPs with EMIR requirements in June.

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