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    Structural Regulation

    EU, China Hold Inaugural Meeting of New Working Group

    By Mark Johnston | 22/03/2024

    Regulators from both sides discussed AML, supervisory cooperation, sustainable finance, capital markets, cross-border data transfers, payments, and CCP equivalence.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CFTC Grants TAIFEX Exemption to Clear Swaps for US Participants

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2024

    TAIFEX has relied on temporary no-action relief since September 2022. ‘Exempt DCO’ status gives it a lasting right to clear OTC derivatives for US participants.

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    Market Abuse

    Social Media Posts May Breach Market Abuse Rules: ESMA

    By Mark Johnston | 09/02/2024

    ESMA has warned social media users that they might be breaching the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation by posting investment recommendations online.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    EU Agrees on ‘Active Account’ Requirement to Boost EU CCPs

    By Editors | 08/02/2024

    The active account requirement is aimed at reducing the EU’s heavy reliance on London for clearing euro derivatives.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect

    By Editors | 07/02/2024

    Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.

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    ESG Data

    EU Agrees Regulatory Approach for ESG Rating Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2024

    ESG rating providers will need to be authorised and supervised by the ESMA and comply with transparency requirements.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ESMA Consults on New Guidelines for MiCA Regime

    By Editors | 30/01/2024

    Third-country crypto firms will be prohibited from soliciting EU clients unless the client is the “exclusive initiator” of the crypto-asset service.

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    Market Risk

    SFC Defers Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Equity Options

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

    The SFC is delaying margin requirements for non-centrally cleared equity options to align with the UK and EU’s timelines.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ESMA Consults on Sustainability Reporting Draft Guidelines

    By ESG Investor | 19/12/2023

    The guidelines seek to establish consistency in and robust approaches to the supervision of listed companies’ sustainability and financial information.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ESMA Plans Scrutiny on ESG Disclosure Under BMR

    By ESG Investor | 18/12/2023

    ESMA will assess compliance with ESG disclosure rules under the BMR to enhance comparability of information provided to users of benchmarks.

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