Benchmark administrators should review the quality of their ESG benchmark disclosures ahead of a review by EU regulators during 2024.
On 13 December 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s...more
Three delegated acts that supplement the EU Benchmarks Regulation will come into force on 23 December 2020.
The long-awaited delegated acts (Delegated Acts) required by Regulation (EU) 2019/2089 (the Low Carbon Benchmarks...more
ESMA advises the European Commission to consider some, but not all, of ESMA’s original proposals — and gives guidance on pre-hedging and market soundings along the way.
Key Points:
..Pre-hedging / front running: ESMA...more
The FCA outlines how it intends to use its temporary transitional powers in a no-deal scenario.
Key Points:
..The FCA has highlighted areas in which transitional relief will not be granted in a no-deal...more
ESMA and the EBA publish documents considering the application of the EU regulatory regime to crypto-assets and ICOs.
Key Points:
..ESMA highlights the importance of taking a technology-neutral approach to regulation,...more
ESMA has published a new Q&A clarifying the transitional arrangements for third country benchmarks under the EU Benchmarks Regulation (BMR).
Key Points:
..Non-EEA benchmarks that are being used in the EEA before 1...more