Europe

Hong Kong’s SFC, ESMA Sign Central Counterparties Deal

By Editors | 18/01/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in overseeing Hong Kong-established central counter parties seeking recognition by ESMA.

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.

Hong Kong’s HKEx Gets Approval for US OTC Clearing

By Editors | 12/05/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has received approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clear over-the-counter derivatives for US clients.

EY Hires Former Goldman Regulatory Chief for Asia-Pacific Financial Services Office

By Editors | 25/03/2014

Global auditing and advisory firm EY has recruited a former Goldman Sachs regulatory and compliance chief as regulatory services leader for Asia-Pacific FSO.

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 […]

Securities / Derivatives

Regulators from Asia attend meeting at ESMA

By Editors | 03/10/2013

Principals and senior representatives of authorities responsible for the regulation of the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in Australia, Brazil, the […]