The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a consultation report on good practices concerning over-the-counter (OTC) commodity derivatives markets. ...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the launch of its first selection procedure for a consolidated tape provider (CTP) for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. ESMA encourages interested entities...more
The UK FSMA 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Amendment Regulations 2025 have been laid. The regulations extend the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) powers of direction to a new category of derivative, referred to...more
Many of our financial services sector clients have indicated their need to keep track of updates on new laws and regulations amid a rapidly changing regulatory landscape in Hong Kong. ...more
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