ESMA Sheds Light on Supervision of TRs

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a summary of its 2014 supervisory work plan in relation to EMIR trade repositories (TRs). DRS: ESMA Sheds Light on Supervision of TRs.

Another CCP Achieves Authorisation

ESMA announced that EuroCCP is now authorised under EMIR for equity products both OTC and on Exchange, the details of which can be seen on the ESMA website over here.

• The OTC Space: Another CCP Achieves Authorisation
• DRS: Next EMIR CCP Authorised.

Misys Launches EMIR Reporting Service for Derivatives

Misys, a provider of software solutions to the financial services industry, has launched a new regulatory reporting service, enabling institutional investors comply with new European Market Infrastructure Regulation reporting requirements. Securities Technology Monitor: Misys Launches EMIR Reporting Service for Derivatives.

MiFID II to Calm the US HFT Storm?

While the US HFT debate rages and the FBI launches its investigations, Europe is quietly preparing to set a hard-hitting set of new rules for technical standards. RegTechFS: MiFID II to Calm the US HFT Storm?

CFTC Nears Cross-Border Clearing Framework

The CFTC is close to reaching a decision to adopt a substituted compliance framework for derivatives clearing organisations operating overseas, according to comments from the agency’s acting chairman and non-US clearers close to the regulatory discussions. IFR: CFTC Nears Cross-Border Clearing Framework.