Europe

    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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