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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Distress in Commercial Real Estate - Considerations for the CRE Warehouse Market

There has been increasing use in Europe by non-bank lenders of warehouse finance in the commercial real estate (CRE) lending market. These private financing structures are used by non-bank CRE lenders such as real estate debt...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Publishes Amendments to Eligible Collateral Standards Under Capital Requirements...

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published draft Implementing Technical Standards amending the existing ITS that establish the standards for the main indices and recognized exchanges that can hold securities...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

Carlton Fields

European Reinsurers Question Whether Proposed Changes To The Credit For Reinsurance Models Would Ensure Compliance With The...

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We have posted a number of times on the Covered Agreement between the U.S. and the E.U. concerning the reduction of collateral requirements for reinsurance provided by reinsurers domiciled in the E.U. ...more

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Update On NAIC Action To Implement The Covered Agreement

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We recently posted a Special Focus article on a hearing held by the NAIC’s Reinsurance Task Force concerning the implementation of the reduced collateral for reinsurance provisions of the Covered Agreement between the U.S....more

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NAIC holds first hearing on EU-U.S. covered agreement reinsurance collateral elimination

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In a much anticipated public hearing, The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) discussed how U.S. states should address the elimination of reinsurance collateral requirements for EU reinsurers of U.S....more

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Financial Stability Board Finalizes Measure and Metrics of Non-Cash Collateral Re-Use in Securities Financing Transactions

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The Financial Stability Board published the final measure and metrics for non-cash collateral re-use in securities financing transactions. The measure and metrics are part of the FSB's global securities financing data...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Developments in Unitranche Financing (2016)

The increasing use of unitranche financing, both domestically and abroad, has created new opportunities for middle market loan participants. However, lenders must understand the legal issues and potential bankruptcy risks...more

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UK Legislation Implementing Regulatory Powers for HM Treasury on Financial Collateral Arrangements

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An Order was published implementing provisions in the Banking Act 2009, providing powers to HM Treasury to make regulations about financial collateral arrangements. The relevant provisions come into force on May 25, 2016. ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Final European Standards for Derivatives Collateralisation

On 8 March 2016, the three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published their final draft regulatory technical standards in relation to the collateralisation of non-centrally cleared derivatives. The standards are to...more

Dechert LLP

New EU Regulation on Securities Financing Transactions and Reuse of Collateral

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Regulatory context - The regulation on transparency of securities financing transactions and of reuse (the “Regulation”) stems from a belief that the 2007-08 global financial crisis revealed excessive speculative...more

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Financial Entity Update: The CFTC’s Proposed Margin Rules for Uncleared Swaps – Goofy Haircut

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Under the Margin Rules, swap dealers and major swap participants that do not have a prudential regulator (Covered Swap Entities, or CSEs) would be required to collect and post initial margin for uncleared swaps with financial...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - May 31, 2013

In this issue: - SEC Approves FINRA Rule Change That Requires Reporting OTC Equity Transactions Within 10 Seconds - NFA Issues Notice to Members Regarding Section 16 Financial Requirements for Cleared Swaps...more

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