All posts tagged "Brexit"
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676EuropeEuropean Commission Grants 18 Months Equivalence to UK CCPs
The European Commission says the decision will give financial market participants time to reduce their "excessive" exposures to UK-based CCPs.
September 25, 2020 -
242EuropeFCA Consults on Regulatory Approach for International Firms
The FCA is seeking views on its approach to authorising international firms that wish to provide financial services in the UK post-Brexit.
September 24, 2020 -
1.2KAsia-PacificWhy APAC Should Care About the EU’s AIFMD Review
Though prompted by Brexit, the proposed review of the AIFMD legislation will also have implications for buy-side firms operating in Asia, says industry veteran Tony Freeman.
September 2, 2020 -
2.1KAML / KYCSustainable Supply Chains and the Role Banks Play
Incoming rules from the EU, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong highlight the need for banks to gain a better understanding of the third party and supply chain risks their customers face.
July 15, 2020 -
418AML / KYCUK Imposes First Sanctions Over Human Rights Abuses
The UK has designated 25 Russians, 20 Saudi Arabians, two Myanmar generals, and two North Korean organisations. Their UK assets will be frozen.
July 8, 2020 -
1.6KEnforcementBaFin Efficacy Called into Question for Wirecard Handling
Last February, BaFin responded to whistleblower allegations and critical media reports by banning short-selling in Wirecard and filing criminal charges against journalists.
June 22, 2020 -
446EuropeEC Proposes Simplified Approach to Supervising Non-EU CCPs
Under the new approach, third-country CCPs that are not deemed systemically important will only be subject to basic ESMA supervision, relying on 'comparable compliance'.
June 15, 2020 -
764Capital Regulation
UK Regulators Defer Majority of Regulatory Initiatives
Incoming Basel requirements and margin rules will be deferred. The transition away from LIBOR will continue as planned. Work is still underway to prepare for Brexit.
May 11, 2020 -
755Europe
European Commission Launches MiFID II Review
The introduction of a consolidated tape and enhancements to investor protection are high priority items in the review.
February 20, 2020 -
341Europe
India Cabinet Approves SEBI-FCA Updated AIFMD MoU
The updated MoU substitutes references to EU legislation with the relevant UK law, pursuant to the UK's exit from the EU on 31 January.
February 20, 2020
