European Securities and Markets Authority

AML / KYC

ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect

By Editors | 07/02/2024

Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Agrees Regulatory Approach for ESG Rating Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2024

ESG rating providers will need to be authorised and supervised by the ESMA and comply with transparency requirements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA Consults on New Guidelines for MiCA Regime

By Editors | 30/01/2024

Third-country crypto firms will be prohibited from soliciting EU clients unless the client is the “exclusive initiator” of the crypto-asset service.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Defers Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Equity Options

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

The SFC is delaying margin requirements for non-centrally cleared equity options to align with the UK and EU’s timelines.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Consults on Sustainability Reporting Draft Guidelines

By ESG Investor | 19/12/2023

The guidelines seek to establish consistency in and robust approaches to the supervision of listed companies’ sustainability and financial information.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Plans Scrutiny on ESG Disclosure Under BMR

By ESG Investor | 18/12/2023

ESMA will assess compliance with ESG disclosure rules under the BMR to enhance comparability of information provided to users of benchmarks.

Market Infrastructure

RBI, BOE Agree to Cooperate on CCIL Information Exchange

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2023

The BOE recognises the “primacy” of the RBI in supervising India-based CCPs and agrees to rely on home country regulation and supervision.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Grants QCCP Recognition to TAIFEX

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2023

The QCCP recognition will enable Japanese financial institutions to participate in central clearing of OTC derivatives in Taiwan.

Capital / Liquidity

EBA Issues Third Batch of MiCA-related Consultations

By Editors | 09/11/2023

The consultations cover transaction reporting, recovery planning, own funds, stress testing, and liquidity requirements for stablecoin issuers.