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EACH publishes proposals for CCP risk model changes under EMIR
30 June 2020 Brussels
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

EACH has published its proposals for a robust and efficient process for CCP risk model changes and validations under EMIR Article 49

EU strikes deal on clearing houses recovery and resolution plans
25 June 2020 Brussels
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

The Presidency of the Council and the European Parliament have reached a deal on a common set of rules for CCPs and their authorities to prepare for and deal with financial difficulties

WFE responds to Europe’s MiFID II consultation
20 May 2020 London
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The World Federation of Exchanges has responded to the European Commission consultation on the review of MiFID II and the MiFIR regulatory framework

Eurex Clearing expands buy-side senior sales team
25 February 2020 London
Reporter: Drew Nicol

Eurex Clearing has set its sights on building its buy-side client base by bolstering its sales and relationship management team

ESMA names Robert Ophèle acting chair of CCP supervisory committee
06 December 2019 Kent
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The CCP supervisory committee is being established as part of the reform of the current regime for the authorisation, recognition and supervision of CCPs under EMIR 2.2

Vermeg secures Santander as first Brazilian client
27 September 2019 Brazil
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Vermeg has begun providing post-trade services to Santander Securities Services Brazil via its new office in Sao Paulo

ESMA adopts new recognition decisions for CCPs post-Brexit
05 April 2019 Paris
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

ESMA has adopted new recognition decisions for the three central counterparties and the central securities depository established in the UK to reflect the extension to Article 50

TSAM: Most EU countries are getting Brexit ready
28 February 2019 London
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Most EU countries are taking it upon themselves to create agreements with the UK, or are creating domestic laws in preparation for a no-deal Brexit, according to a panellist at this year’s TSAM London

Swiss frameworks consistent with PFMI
07 February 2019 Zurich
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The CPMI and IOSCO made the assessment in a joint white paper, entitled ‘Implementation monitoring of PFMI: Assessment report for Switzerland’, which reflects the status of Switzerland's framework as of 30 June 2017

ESMA to recognise UK CCPs and CSD in no-deal Brexit scenario
05 February 2019
Reporter: Becky Butcher

The European Securities Markets Authority has agreed a deal with the Bank of England for the recognition of CCPs and of the CSD established in the UK, should there be a no-deal Brexit scenario

EC adopts conditional equivalence for CCPs and CSDs post-Brexit
20 December 2018 Brussels
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The European Commission has adopted conditional equivalence for CCPs and CSDs post-Brexit, as part of its no deal contingency action plan

ESMA welcomes EU no-deal Brexit stance on central clearing
23 November 2018 London
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

ESMA has welcomed the European Commission’s communication on a contingency plan on central clearing in the event of a no-deal Brexit