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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Implementing Measures of European Market Infrastructure Regulation Take Effect

by Torsten Schwarze, William Yonge | Morgan Lewis on 4/29/2013

New clearing, risk mitigation, and reporting obligations imposed on certain derivative contracts. On 15 March, the first six implementing measures of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) entered into...more

Reporting, clearing and risk mitigation rules for derivatives under European law in 2013 – the impact on buy side entities

by Andrew Henderson | Ropes & Gray LLP on 4/23/2013

A few provisions of the Regulation on Derivative Transactions, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories, known as the European Market Infrastructure Regulation 648/2012 (“EMIR”) are now in effect throughout the European...more

CME Group Applies For Trade Repository License

by Felix Shipkevich | Shipkevich PLLC on 4/23/2013

CME Group, the U.S. based derivatives exchange is in the process of applying for a license to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in an effort to become a trade repository in Europe....more

ISDA 2013 EMIR NFC Representation Protocol: Factors to consider in deciding whether to adhere

by Stephen Moller | K&L Gates LLP on 4/2/2013

On 8 March 2013, The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc (“ISDA”) published the ISDA 2013 EMIR NFC Representation Protocol (the “Protocol”). Adherence to the Protocol provides parties to ISDA Master...more

Financial Services Quarterly Report - First Quarter 2013: The UCITS Agenda

by Barbara Cronin, Declan O’Sullivan | Dechert LLP on 3/30/2013

The first item on the UCITS agenda for 2013 – the ESMA Guidelines on ETFs and Other UCITS Issues (the “Guidelines”) – has gone live. This article provides an update and clarity around the recently finalised Guidelines2 since...more

EMIR Technical Standards Published in the Official Journal of the European Union

by Tim Aron | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 3/7/2013

Technical Standards which clarify certain aspects of Regulation 648/2012 on over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, central counterparties (CCPs) and trade repositories (generally known as the European Markets Infrastructure...more

EMIR Regulatory Technical Standards: Delegated Regulations Published

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 3/6/2013

On February 23, six delegated regulations containing regulatory technical standards relating to EMIR (Regulation 648/2012) were published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The regulatory technical standards...more

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - February 22, 2013

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 2/25/2013

In this issue: - International Regulators Publish “Near-Final” Draft of Uncleared Swap Margin Rules - CFTC and IOSCO to Host Roundtable on IOSCO Financial Benchmarks Report - SDNY Favors the SEC in Foreign...more

European Commission Announcement Concerning EMIR Regulatory Technical Standards

by Tim Aron, Edward Black | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 2/20/2013

On February 8, the European Commission issued an announcement concerning the draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) made under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (the Regulation on OTC Derivatives, Central...more

U.S. Treasury Opposes E.U. Tax-On-Trades Plan

by Felix Shipkevich | Shipkevich PLLC on 2/15/2013

The U.S. Treasury announced their opposition to plans by 11 European Union countries to impose a small tax on trades in shares, bonds and derivatives. The Wall Street Journal reports that the European Commission will propose...more

Regulation 2013: Dodd-Frank Position Limits, CFTC Reuthorization, Regulatory Harmonization [Video]

by MarketsReformWiki on 2/8/2013

Sanjeev Joshipura, president of Commodity Markets Council, talks about how Dodd-Frank rules will impact his membership base. Joshipura talks with JLN editor-in-chief Jim Kharouf about the future of the controversial...more

TAIFEX Partners With Eurex To Expand Taiwanese Derivatives Market

by Elan Mendel | Shipkevich PLLC on 2/7/2013

TAIFEX, a Taiwan futures exchange, has entered into a deal with Germany’s Eurex Exchange, offering Europe-based traders the ability to clear Taiwanese derivatives products. The partnership between Deutsche Börse-owned Eurex,...more

Avoiding Armageddon: Resolution Regimes for Central Clearing Counterparties

by Peter J. Green, Jeremy C. Jennings-Mares, Dwight C. Smith, III | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/5/2013

The September 2009 resolutions of the G20 nations at their Pittsburgh summit, as to the compulsory centralised clearing of standardised over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, paved the way for the creation of some of the biggest...more

Barnier Issues Letter To EU Lawmakers Concerning Swaps Rules

by Felix Shipkevich | Shipkevich PLLC on 2/4/2013

The European Union’s financial services chief, Michel Barnier, issued a letter asking EU Lawmakers to drop a threat that would block derivatives rules, stating the plan has the potential to harm the EU credibility....more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 28, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/30/2013

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - CFPB Rule on Originator Compensation - Treasury and IRS FATCA Regulations - Rating Agency Developments *Recent Orrick Alerts - Derivatives Reform in...more

Derivatives Reform in Europe: European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/25/2013

Update - On 19 December 2012 the European Commission adopted nine regulatory and implementing technical standards for the regulation of OTC derivatives, central clearing and trade repositories. These standards were...more

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European Union › Derivatives

Implementing Measures of European Market Infrastructure Regulation Take Effect

Reporting, clearing and risk mitigation rules for derivatives under European law in 2013 – the impact on buy side entities

CME Group Applies For Trade Repository License

ISDA 2013 EMIR NFC Representation Protocol: Factors to consider in deciding whether to adhere

Financial Services Quarterly Report - First Quarter 2013: The UCITS Agenda

EMIR Technical Standards Published in the Official Journal of the European Union

EMIR Regulatory Technical Standards: Delegated Regulations Published

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - February 22, 2013

European Commission Announcement Concerning EMIR Regulatory Technical Standards

U.S. Treasury Opposes E.U. Tax-On-Trades Plan

Regulation 2013: Dodd-Frank Position Limits, CFTC Reuthorization, Regulatory Harmonization [Video]

TAIFEX Partners With Eurex To Expand Taiwanese Derivatives Market

Avoiding Armageddon: Resolution Regimes for Central Clearing Counterparties

Barnier Issues Letter To EU Lawmakers Concerning Swaps Rules

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 28, 2013

Derivatives Reform in Europe: European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)

Euro Resolution Aims To Ease Derivatives Rules For Non-Financial Firms

Year-End Developments And Compliance Checklists

EC Technical Standards for European Markets Infrastructure Regulation

Global Derivatives Update: ESMA And Clearing, Italy’s Transaction Tax

Financial Services – Update on UK and European Regulatory Developments

Financial Services Quarterly Report - Fourth Quarter 2012

ESMA’s Final Guidelines on Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Agreements for UCITS Funds

Regulation 2013: Dodd-Frank Position Limits, CFTC Reuthorization, Regulatory Harmonization [Video]

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