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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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London, Here We Come - June 2022 | Issue No. 181 - Mid-Year Market Update

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As we near the close of the second quarter, eagerly look forward to next week’s 6th Annual FFA European Fund Finance Symposium in London and keep a watchful eye on the macroeconomic environment, we thought it would be helpful...more

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US vs EU/UK Margin Rules Comparative Summary

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This updated guide lays out the margin requirements for uncleared derivative transactions in a user-friendly comparative table. ...more

A&O Shearman

EU Consultation on CCP Procyclicality of Margin Requirements

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has opened a consultation in which it proposes to amend the requirements on EU CCPs relating to an additional charge related to the procyclicality of margin. Responses to the...more

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SEC’s French Order is First Ever Substituted Compliance Determination in Connection with Capital and Margin Requirements

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On July 26, 2021, the SEC announced the approval of a substituted compliance determination order with respect to security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants (SBS Entities) subject to regulation in...more

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UK Regulators Consult on Amendments to Margin Requirements Under UK EMIR

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published a Consultation Paper1 with proposed changes to the secondary rules regarding margin requirements applicable to non-centrally...more

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Collateral issues for derivatives counterparties amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to huge disruption in financial markets and larger collateral swings.  This note sets out some issues market participants may need to consider in relation to collateral under OTC...more

Dechert LLP

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Facing a Global Challenge: Key Considerations for Fund Managers

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The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus is causing business disruption on an unprecedented scale. After more than a decade of sustained economic growth, market volatility and central bank intervention has returned. ...more

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Documentation changes may be required for commercial end users, funds, and other financial end users

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The new year is here and with it two important developments in the derivatives markets for nonswap dealer clients to consider. The first development is the market response to the looming discontinuation of U.S. dollar LIBOR...more

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EMIR Alert: Margin Clarity Ahead

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Earlier this month, the ESAs published a final report on proposed updates to the existing EMIR margin rules (the “Margin RTS Updates”). Although not yet final, the absence of a public consultation and fast approaching...more

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Margin Requirements for Uncleared Derivatives Delayed for Certain Counterparties

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The target date at international level for regulators to introduce margin requirements for uncleared derivatives for counterparties with lower trading volumes has been extended for a year by the International Organization of...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

US-EU Margin Rules Reference Guide

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This updated guide lays out the margin requirements for uncleared derivative transactions in a user-friendly comparative table. ...more

Dechert LLP

EMIR ALERT: EMIR REFIT – 19 days to go…

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On Tuesday 28 May 2019, the EMIR Refit Regulation (the "EMIR Refit") was published in the Official Journal. Relevant entities now have only 19 days to prepare for some of the key changes, ahead of the go live date of Monday...more

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US-EU Margin Rules Reference Guide

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This updated guide lays out the margin requirements for uncleared derivative transactions in a user-friendly comparative table. ...more

A&O Shearman

Proposed Exemption From EU Margin Obligations for OTC Derivatives Novated to EU Counterparties in Preparation for a "No Deal"...

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The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities has published a final report and final draft Regulatory Technical Standards to amend the existing RTS on margin requirements for uncleared OTC derivative contracts....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Articles on Smart Contracts, Updates to Uncleared Swap Margin Requirements and...

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CFTC - CFTC’s LabCFTC Releases Primer on Smart Contracts - On November 27, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s LabCFTC released “A CFTC Primer on Smart Contracts” to provide information on a variety of financial...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Finalizes Guidelines on Anti-Procyclicality Margin Measures for CCPs

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a Final Report, setting out Guidelines for national regulators of CCPs on the application of rules under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation that require...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Topics on Broker-Dealer, CFTC, Derivatives, Cryptocurrencies, GDPR, UK and EU...

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BROKER-DEALER - FINRA Publishes Information Notice Regarding Enhancements to the Disclosure Review Process Relating to Public Financial Records - On May 18, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) published...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

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SEC OCIE Examinations Announces 2018 Examination Priorities - On February 7, the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations ("OCIE") announced its 2018 examination...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Topics on SEC/Corporate, Broker-Dealer, Derivatives and UK/EU Developments

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SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Approves NYSE Rule to Facilitate Listing Without an IPO - On February 2, the Securities and Exchange Commissions approved a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rule change that facilitates the listing...more

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European Supervisory Authorities Publish Final Draft Technical Standards Amending Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared...

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The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities has published a final report containing final draft Regulatory Technical Standards amending the requirements for risk-mitigation techniques for uncleared OTC...more

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EU Moves to Remove Physically-Settled FX Forwards from Variation Margin Requirements

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The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities has announced a review of the Regulatory Technical Standards under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation which include the requirement to exchange variation...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume XII, Issue 42

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SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues C&DI Clarifying Exemptions for Non-GAAP Information in Forecasts for M&A Transactions - On October 17, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

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CFTC Comparability Determination on EU Margin Requirements and a Common Approach on Trading Venues - On October 13, 2017, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") announced determinations by the CFTC and the...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

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SEC Approves Rules to Ease Investor Access to Exhibits in Company Filings - On March 1, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt rule and form amendments that will require issuers to include a...more

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ESAs and IOSCO Publish Statements on Variation of Margin Exchange under EMIR

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On February 23, 2017, the Joint Committee of European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs“) published a statement on variation margin exchange under the EMIR regulatory technical standards (“RTS“) on risk mitigation techniques for...more

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