The draft RTS introduce new, potentially more onerous obligations on the administrators of all categories of benchmarks. Key Points: ..The draft RTS contain new guidance that makes clear who is responsible for which...more
European Commission review will inform potential future legislative change. Key Points: ..The European Commission is seeking views on various aspects of the regime, and asking for feedback on areas in which improvements...more
CFTC - CFTC Approves Exemption From SEF Registration Requirements for Multilateral Trading Facilities and Organized Trading Facilities Authorized Within the EU - On December 8, in response to a request by the European...more
On September 29, 2017, ESMA published a consultation paper on draft guidelines for non-significant benchmarks under the Regulation on indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts or to measure...more
FCA proposes amendments to UK rules and clarifies timing for applications by benchmark administrators. Key Points: ..The FCA is consulting on consequential changes to the Handbook, plus additional UK aspects of...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its final Report containing draft regulatory and implementing technical standards under the Benchmarks Regulation. The Benchmark Regulation sets out the...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority published for consultation the draft technical standards it is required to prepare under the Benchmark Regulation. The Benchmark Regulation sets out the authorization and...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority launched a consultation on its proposed technical advice to the European Commission on delegated acts due under the EU Benchmarks Regulation. ESMA consulted in February this year...more