Regulation Archive

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s application to become one of the new swap data repositories. read more>

New guidance on trading derivatives electronically in Europe has been provided by trade body the Futures and Options Association in an attempt to help market participants meet new industry standards and mitigate risk. read more>

European market data providers have two years to implement a consolidated tape or face regulatory intervention, according to the latest MiFID II proposals tabled by the Council of the European Union. read more>

The Australian regulator has reminded market participants they must adhere to their client money obligations and must not consider ‘buffers’ as client money in segregated accounts, warning noncompliance could incur a A$1 million penalty. read more>

A consultation paper published by the European Securities and Markets Authority appeals for input on new regulation covering market maker and primary dealer exemptions for short selling. read more>

As the debate on post-trade interoperability gathers pace, David Wright, one of the architects of MiFID and currently the secretary general of International Organisation of Securities Commissions, hopes MiFID II will enshrine existing arrangements between central counterparties (CCPs). read more>

A leading MEP has warned MiFID II could contain severe high frequency trading restrictions which would disadvantage all market participants. read more>

Further delays to Europe-wide financial markets regulation MiFID II may occur after MEPs failed to reach agreement on amendments to the European Commission’s proposal this week. read more>

The Australia financial watchdog is proposing its clearing and settlement rules should take into account updated international standards from global regulatory body the International Organisation of Securities Commissions. read more>

The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee will meet next week to finalise its version of MiFID II, with debate on high-frequency trading likely to lead the agenda following a new UK government study. read more>