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    Asian Banks Forced to Boost Capital at UK Subsidiaries

    By Editors | 06/10/2015

    The Bank of England has tightened regulations for foreign banks offering retail services to UK consumers, forcing many overseas lenders to inject more capital into their UK subsidiaries.

    Third Country CCP Equivalence Delays Set Back Emerging Markets

    By Editors | 04/09/2015

    The World Federation of Exchanges has written to the European Commission urging it and other regulators to expedite EMIR equivalence determinations for ‘third country central counterparties’.

    ESMA Consults on Remaining MiFID Technical Standards

    By Editors | 02/09/2015

    Regulator publishes consultation paper on the remaining draft implementing technical standards under MiFID II on which it has not yet consulted.

    New AIFMD Rules Pose a Major Problem for Asian Alternative Funds

    By Peter Guy | 27/05/2015

    Barriers created by extensive regulatory reforms have forced foreign managers to change their EU marketing plans.

    Private Equity and AIFMD: The Journey Has Only Just Begun

    By Editors | 11/11/2014

    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

    By Editors | 31/10/2014

    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

    By Editors | 07/10/2014

    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

    By Editors | 16/01/2014

    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

    By Editors | 19/11/2013

    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) related to derivative transactions by […]

    ESMA Advises Commission on Non-EU Derivatives Rules

    By Editors | 03/09/2013

    The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has published its advice to the European Commission on the equivalence of the […]

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