EUI will be able to continue settling Irish-domiclied funds and securities up until the end of the new extension period of 30 June 2021
The recent periods of market turmoil have demonstrated the benefits that central clearing brings for global financial stability, according to the FSB
Rishi Sunak, chancellor of the exchequer, explained that CSDR will form part of UK law at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020
LCH, ICE Clear Europe, and LME Clear will be eligible to provide services in the EU after the end of the transition period following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU
The European Commission has adopted a time-limited decision to allow financial market players 18 months to reduce their exposure to UK central counterparties
It was explained that forcing European banks or participants to clear their Euro trades in continental Europe “could split up the pools of risk and make it riskier and less efficient to complete clearing”
During the transition period, the EC explained that the EU and the UK will negotiate an agreement on a new partnership
AFME has welcomed the confirmation and said it is essential to address a very important financial stability risk
Amid the season of Disney remakes, Brian Bollen analyses EMIR’s own ‘remake’, more aptly known as ‘REFIT’, and what the update will mean for the industry going forward
Industry experts discuss the regulatory initiatives that are having the biggest impact on their business and lessons to be learnt from regulatory data integrity and control processes
With the COVID-19 pandemic putting the brakes on various preparations for regulatory go-live dates, industry experts are still working hard to remain in the driver’s seat
What will be the lasting impact of Brexit for European financial services? Will Brexit act as a good opportunity for more growth on the continent, moving capital away from London?
XReg’s Siân Jones and Ana James explain that there will be an increase in regulation as the use and significance of digital assets and their underlying technology increases
Valentino Wotton of DTCC discusses the ways in which derivative markets have become more transparent since the financial crisis
Declan Quilligan of Citco discusses the current state of the hedge fund industry in Europe and how the role of the hedge fund manager has evolved
Aside from its beautiful beaches and sunshine, Bermuda makes a compelling case for fund managers looking to domicile in a competitive and dynamic jurisdiction
In a post-Brexit world, could Germany take the UK’s crown in gaining the status of the EU financial hub?
As the UK Government seeks input on issues across both tax and regulation as part of its review of the UK Funds Regime, industry experts suggest it is ‘far fetched’ that the review will significantly increase the opportunities for the asset servicing industry
The UK’s fund industry has had its fair share of challenges especially with the pandemic and Brexit thrown into the mix, but experts say there are always bright spots in the clouds