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ESMA confirms switch toward single volume cap in October

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a press release to confirm that, effective from October, the EU will transition from the current double volume cap (DVC) mechanism to a single volume cap...more

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Reform of the EU Securitisation Framework—Part 2: Proposed Definitions of "Public" and "Private" Securitisations

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On 17 June 2025, the European Commission (the "Commission") published its proposed measures to revive the securitisation framework in the European Union ("EU"), with a view to making it simpler and more fit for purpose. This...more

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Mansion House: FCA statement on market reforms and what's to come

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement on its work to date reforming the UK capital markets, and what lies ahead in terms of consultations and developments expected later this year and in 2026. The...more

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Mansion House: Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy

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The UK government has published its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, a ten-year plan to drive growth and competitiveness in the UK financial services sector. The strategy follows a call for evidence...more

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FAQs – What US Clients Need to Know About PISCES – A New Secondary Private Stock Market in the UK

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WHAT ARE THE KEY DRIVERS FOR REFORM? The UK Treasury ("HMT") noted the following as drivers for reform: A key challenge for private companies is that, at early stages in their growth, there are no standardised ways...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The Download: How Is Blockchain Driving Disruption?

Albert: So, to set the stage here, my name is Albert Vanderlaan. I am the head of the capital markets group here at Orrick. I'm really pleased to be joined today by Robert Leshner, the CEO and co-founder of Superstate. I...more

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EC adopts amendments to transparency requirements under MiFIR Review

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The European Commission has adopted a Commission Delegated Regulation to amend regulatory technical standards (RTS) on transparency requirements. The MiFIR Review revised the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation...more

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ASIC Trialling Fast-Tracked Initial Public Offerings

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On 10 June 2025, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) announced that it was commencing a two-year trial of a fast-tracked initial public offering (IPO) process (Fast-Track Process)....more

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EU provisional agreement on proposal for shortening the settlement cycle to T+1 for CSDR

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The Council of the European Union and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to amend the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) to introduce a shorter settlement cycle for transferable securities...more

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Congress Introduces Bill to Exempt Fixed-Income Securities from Rule 15c2-11: Inside the “Protecting Private Job Creators Act”...

On June 12, 2025, Representative Troy Downing (R-MT) introduced H.R. 3959, the “Protecting Private Job Creators Act.” The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Representative Cleo Fields (D-LA), would categorically exempt...more

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EC adopts technical standards for the development of consolidated tapes

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The European Commission (EC) has adopted a suite of technical standards for the development of consolidated tapes. The creation of consolidated tapes and the removal of obstacles to the development of consolidated tapes, were...more

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Australian Securities & Investments Commission clears path for faster IPOs

On 10 June 2025, ASIC announced two initiatives as part of a two-year trial designed to shorten the IPO process: ASIC will informally review pathfinder disclosure documents on a confidential basis two weeks prior to public...more

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SEC Issues Concept Release on Definition of Foreign Private Issuer

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On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”) issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of foreign private issuer (“FPI”), particularly on whether the...more

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SEC Requests Public Comment on the Definition of Foreign Private Issuer

On June 4, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a concept release soliciting public input on whether the definition of foreign private issuer (FPI) should be amended, particularly given the significant...more

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Turbo-Zertifikate im Visier – BaFin plant neue Produktintervention

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority has announced that it intends to restrict trading in so-called "turbo certificates", i.e. MiFID bonds that leverage the performance of an underlying asset and expire immediately...more

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EC Omnibus IV proposal to reduce burdens for small mid-cap companies

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The European Commission has published its Omnibus IV legislative proposal, together with a press release, for a Directive amending the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) and the Critical Entities...more

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Benchmarks Regulation published in the Official Journal of EU

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Regulation (EU) 2025/914 amending the EU Benchmarks Regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. The amending Regulation amends the scope of the rules for benchmarks...more

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Ninth Commencement Regulations under Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 published

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The Ninth Commencement Regulations–the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2025–under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA 2023) were made and have been published. The Ninth...more

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EC call for evidence on fostering integration, scale and efficient supervision in single market as part of SIU

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The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for evidence on fostering integration, scale and efficient supervision in the single market as part of its savings and investments union (SIU) strategy. The SIU is a key...more

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Council of EU agrees position on move to T+1

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The Council of the European Union has approved its position on the European Commission's (EC) proposal regarding a shorter settlement cycle, shortening the settlement period for transactions in transferable securities from...more

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ECON draft amendments to CSDR for move to T+1

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The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has published a report proposing amendments to the European Commission's proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 909/2014 (CSDR) as regards shortening...more

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CTPs brought into scope of ESMA rules for DRSP fines and fees

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The European Commission has adopted delegated regulations amending the rules for data reporting service providers (DRSP) fines and fees to include consolidated tape providers (CTPs) in scope. Previously, the relevant...more

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FCA Handbook Notice 129

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice 129 which sets out changes to the classes of derivatives subject to the derivatives trading obligation (DTO), following policy statement PS25/2 published...more

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Close-Out Netting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom) has increasingly sought to position itself as a Middle Eastern jurisdiction that is open for global business. Key to this is establishing robust, competitive and...more

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EC launches targeted consultation on barriers to EU capital markets integration

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The European Commission (EC) has published its targeted consultation on the integration of EU capital markets under its savings and investments union (SIU) strategy, accompanied by a press release and updated webpage. The...more

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