With regard to short selling, or more precisely, net short positions, two sets of measures have been taken: lowering of thresholds (a) and prohibitions (b). These measures are based on the provisions of Articles 20 and 28 of...more
Challenge of the guidelines of the European Banking Authority and notice of compliance by the Prudential Supervisory and Resolution Authority (ACPR) In its notice of September 8, 2017, the ACPR stated that it complies with...more
1/13/2020
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Anti-Competitive ,
Borrowers ,
Central Counterparties ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
Credit Agreements ,
Due Diligence ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
EURIBOR ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Central Bank ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
France ,
Intermediaries ,
Investment Firms ,
Lenders ,
Prudential Standards
Le règlement (UE) n°2019/834 (EMIR Refit ou EMIR 2.1) publié au JOUE le 28 mai 2019 est entré en vigueur le 17 juin 2019.
L'objectif majeur d’EMIR Refit est de limiter l'application du règlement (UE) n°648/2012 (EMIR) aux...more
7/29/2019
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AMF ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Derivatives ,
EMIR ,
EU ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Markets ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Non-Financial Counterparties (NFC) ,
Over The Counter Derivatives (OTC) ,
Special Purpose Vehicles ,
Threshold Requirements
On April 18, 2019, the final text amending the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) was adopted by the European Parliament. The update to EMIR is widely referred to as EMIR REFIT and will come into effect on June...more
On Feb. 6, the French government put forth a statutory instrument (l'ordonnance n° 2019-75 du 6 février 2019, hereinafter the l’ordonnance) containing changes to French law, including the French monetary and insurance codes,...more
With the date for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union rapidly approaching, several recent developments concerning derivatives (both legal and political) are likely to be of interest to UK and EU27 counterparties....more
2/13/2019
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Cooperation Agreement ,
Derivatives ,
EMIR ,
EU ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Instruments ,
Futures ,
Information Sharing ,
ISDA ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
MiFID II ,
No-Deal Brexit ,
Over The Counter Derivatives (OTC) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements
Publication du règlement dit « Prospectus » abrogeant la directive Prospectus -
Le 30 juin 2017 a été publié au Journal officiel de l’UE le règlement n° 2017/1129 du 14 juin 2017 concernant le prospectus à publier en cas...more
7/11/2017
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Counterparty Risk ,
Derivatives ,
EMIR ,
EU ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Markets ,
France ,
MiFID II ,
Prospectus ,
UK Brexit
This alert examines the priorities of the AMF (French SEC) regarding the amended EMIR regulation.
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5/15/2017
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CCPs ,
Derivatives ,
EMIR ,
EU ,
European Central Bank ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
France ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Reporting Requirements
This alert examines the draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation 648/2012 aka « EMIR Regulation » and Communication from the Commission to the EU Parliament and Council as well as to the European Central Bank.
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5/15/2017
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Derivatives ,
EMIR ,
EU ,
European Central Bank ,
European Commission ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
Over The Counter Derivatives (OTC) ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Reporting Requirements
This alert examines the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/751 of 16 March 2017 amending Delegated Regulations (EU) 2015/2205, (EU) 2016/592 and (EU) 2016/1178 as regards the deadline for compliance with clearing...more
Portées des Q&A des AES -
Le 21 mars 2017 la Commission Européen a lancé une consultation intitulée « Operations of the European Supervisory Authorities ».
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5/5/2017
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ETFs ,
EU ,
Euro ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
France ,
Insurance Industry ,
Member State ,
MiFID II ,
Parent Corporation ,
Referendums ,
Right To Counsel ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Avec une proportion non négligeable de candidats à la présidence de la France favorables à la sortie de l’Europe ou à la renégociation de certains traités, l’éventualité d’un Frexit au lendemain du Brexit n’a jamais été aussi...more
Assurance -
Résiliation d'un contrat d'assurance emprunteur pour cause d'aggravation du risque -
Le Décret n°2016-1559 du 18 novembre 2016 relatif aux conditions de résiliation d'un contrat d'assurance emprunteur...more
1/6/2017
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Anti-Terrorism Financing ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
EIOPA ,
EU ,
FATF ,
Financial Institutions ,
France ,
Insurance Code ,
New Regulations ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sports Injuries ,
Termination Rights