Regulation Archive

US derivatives regulator the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission has voted to delay the effective date of new US derivatives rules introduced by the Dodd-Frank Act until 31 December 2011. read more>

Regulators are determined to increase transparency in Europe's equity markets, in part by enforcing a tighter trade reporting regime as part of MiFID II. But the increased cost of risk trades for institutions could outweigh the proposal's benefits. read more>

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe, a sell-side industry body, has warned of risks to European economic growth after the European Parliament voted to implement a financial transaction tax earlier this week. read more>

Both buy- and sell-side market participants remain unprepared for impending regulation on OTC derivatives reform, according to a new report by research consultancy TABB Group. read more>

European regulatory proposals to implement a minimum size threshold for non-displayed trades could constrain choice and stifle innovation, according to new research from Credit Suisse. read more>

A consultation that will decide which derivatives are to be centrally cleared and which will remain OTC is due to start “shortly”, according to Alexander Justham, director of markets at the UK's Financial Services Authority. read more>

Political pressure is growing for the Council of the European Union to fix the scope of the European market infrastructure regulation by 20 June. read more>

Clearing house LCH.Clearnet has confirmed that it has received proposals indicating an interest in possible “business combinations” or other forms of cooperation. read more>

European Commission (EC) sources have confirmed to theTRADEnews.com that the release of revised MiFID II proposals will be delayed until after Europe's summer break. read more>

A failure to update reference prices for Swedish stocks in line with corporate actions has resulted in fines for three brokers. read more>