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EBA seeks views on new prudential regime for investment firms

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation in response to the European Commission’s call for technical advice on the design of a new prudential regime for investment firms, which is specifically tailored to the needs of investment firms’ different business models and inherent risks. The aim of this work is to develop a …

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IOSCO reports on implementation of G20/FSB recommendations to strengthen securities markets

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published a report on the implementation of the G20/FSB post crisis recommendations aimed at strengthening securities markets. The Implementation Report: G20/FSB Recommendations related to Securities Markets was prepared by IOSCO’s Assessment Committee, as part of its G20 Markets Reform Review Project. This effort involved …

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FSB reports on measures to reduce misconduct risk

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published its second report on progress in its work plan of Measures to reduce misconduct risk that it agreed in May 2015. Ethical conduct, and compliance with both the letter and spirit of applicable laws and regulations, is critical to public trust and confidence in the financial system. Misconduct is …

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ESMA clarifies timing of closed period under Market Abuse Regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated today its Questions & Answers (Q&As) regarding the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The updated Q&As deals with the question whether the «announcement» of the interim or year-end financial results determines the timing of the closed period referred to in Article 19(11) of Regulation …

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First phase of a global code of conduct for currency markets published

The first phase of the Global Code of Conduct for the Foreign Exchange Market  and principles for adherence to the new standards were released today in New York by the Foreign Exchange Working Group (FXWG). “In a globalised world, the foreign exchange market is one of the most vital parts of the financial plumbing,” said …

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ESMA explains delay to MAR reporting of reference data

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a Communication clarifying the reporting of reference data under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). Following the agreed later implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR), some of the MAR provisions will be aligned to the new MiFID II …

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ESMA consults on implementation of the Benchmarks Regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published a Discussion Paper (DP) regarding the technical implementation of the incoming Benchmarks Regulation (BR). ESMA is seeking stakeholder’s input to inform its future proposals on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and Technical Advice (TA) to the European Commission. Comments to the Discussion Paper are due …

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ESMA issues negative opinion on extending Greek short selling ban

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a negative opinion on a proposed extension of the emergency short selling prohibition, regarding Attica Bank S.A. (ISIN GRS001003011), proposed by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC). The HCMC had proposed extending the current prohibition on short sales in any shares of Attica Bank admitted to …

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