European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir)
Esma Recommends Use of LEI For Emir
Paris-based regulatory body says that if a global legal entity identifier is available and endorsed by the European Union, it should be used as part of reforms to the over-the-counter derivatives market in Europe. Otherwise, an interim entity identifier,…
CFTC Split Over Inter-Affiliate Clearing Exemptions
Regulators support proposal in principle, but divided over variation margin payments.
The Center Ground: CCPs Could Shift—Not Eliminate—Systemic Risk
On July 4, 2012, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation that will see standardized derivatives contracts in Europe cleared through central counterparties. Designed to reduce systemic risk in the over-the-counter derivatives markets, how…
NASDAQ OMX Plans IRD Platform
NLX to launch in Q1 2013, subject to authorization from the Financial Services Authority.
Omgeo Upgrades ProtoColl Functionality
New enhancements allow for holistic exposure view across cleared derivatives contracts.
Windows on Derivatives
Strapline: Industry Warehouse
Regulatory Changes Challenge Larger Energy Trading Firms
According to Sapient Global Markets' Arun Karur, several sweeping regulations have forced firms to reexamine their energy risk management tools as they look to consolidate their middle and back offices.
ISITC Reaches Out
Industry messaging standards organization ISITC plans greater collaboration on market practice processes and to exert influence on LEI and global regulatory discussions. By Michael Shashoua
EMIR Approved by European Parliament
The trading of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives will be subject to European Markets and Infrastructure Regulation.
Nasdaq OMX Postpones Clearing Functions for Nordic Cash Equities
Group cites lingering uncertainty among European regulators for delay.
Focus on Risk, Regulation Drives LSE's LCH.Clearnet Deal
The LCH.Clearnet deal could mark a new beginning for the London Stock Exchange.
New Settlement Rules Mandate T+2 in Europe
Europe publishes enhanced regulation for CSDs.