European Securities and Markets Authority

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC to Issue Derivatives Reporting Consultation Soon

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

    ASIC’s Alex Orgaz-Barnier says APAC regulators are targeting a common implementation date and alignment to the greatest extent possible.

    Capital / Liquidity

    EU Banks Seek Easing of Proposed Rules for Third Country Banks

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    Banks are reportedly concerned that measures proposed in October will make it harder to access international markets and cross-border services.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan, EU Enhance Framework on Regulatory Cooperation

    By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2022

    The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan’s FSA and ESMA.

    Market Infrastructure

    European Commission Proposes Enhancements to CSDR

    By Editors | 19/03/2022

    The proposal seeks to provide more proportionate and effective rules for CSDs, while also facilitating their ability to offer cross-border services.

    Market Infrastructure

    ESMA Consults on Climate Risk Stress Testing Approach for CCPs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022

    ESMA has identified four elements of climate risk that may adversely impact CCPs – physical risk, rapid transition risk, business risk, and collateral replacement risk.

    Market Infrastructure

    ESMA Launches New Register for Simple Securitisations

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    The new register provides originators and sponsors an enhanced notification system and assists investors in performing due diligence.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

    SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    European Commission Proposes to Strengthen Supervisory Bodies

    By Editors | 29/11/2021

    In the aftermath of the Wirecard scandal, German regulator BaFin was accused of being beholden to banking industry lobbyists and the finance ministry.

    Market Infrastructure

    EU Lawmakers Agree to Defer Mandatory Buy-in Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/11/2021

    A decision to postpone implementation of the mandatory buy-in rules under the CSDR settlement discipline regime has been agreed.

    Big Picture

    EU Regulators Warn of Cyber Risk, Credit Losses, Market Exuberance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2021

    The EBA, ESMA and EIOPA warn of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, deteriorating credit quality, and possible exuberance in markets.

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