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EMIR 3 – the active account requirement

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The latest revisions to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (known as EMIR 3)1 brought about numerous changes affecting cleared markets, with potential impacts both within and outside the EU. Among these is the...more

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SRB publishes updated guidance on solvent wind-down of trading books

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The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has published updated operational guidance, accompanied by a press release, on the solvent wind-down (SWD) of trading books. The guidance is intended to outline the scope and key expectations...more

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BoE and PRA publish annual reports

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The Bank of England (BoE) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published a series of annual reports, which are set out below. - BoE Annual Report and Accounts. The BoE has set out its strategic investment...more

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Final draft RTS on EU active account requirement published

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Following its consultation, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a final report, including final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS), on the conditions of the Active Account Requirement...more

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ECB consults on extension to T2 operating hours

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a consultation paper (CP) exploring the extension of operating hours for its real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system, T2. This involves both its daily operational hours and its...more

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ESMA report on the quality and use of data

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its 2024 report, along with a press release, on the quality and use of data, showcasing significant increase in data use by authorities. The report covers...more

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Bank of England 2025 bank capital stress test launched

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The Bank of England (BoE) has launched the 2025 bank capital stress test for the seven largest and most systemic UK banks and building societies. The exercise is the successor to the Annual Cyclical Scenario. The test...more

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ESMA statement on treatment of settlement fails following incident affecting T2S and T2 in February 2025

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a statement confirming that national competent authorities do not expect central securities depositories (CSDs) to impose cash penalties under the Central...more

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Commission Implementing Decision extends temporary equivalence of UK CCPs

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/215 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, extending EU equivalence for U.K. CCPs under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)...more

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Global Foreign Exchange Committee publishes amended FX Global Code of Conduct

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The Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC) has published the updated version of the FX Global Code of Conduct (dated December 2024), which supersedes the previous version (from July 2021). Updates have been made to...more

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European leveraged finance: A market reawakened

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European leveraged finance markets back on track -European leveraged finance markets rallied strongly in 2024, with momentum for new deals and opportunities for borrowers and lenders alike in 2025 - Europe's leveraged...more

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International bodies report on effective practices for streamlining variation margin in centrally cleared markets

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The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions published a final report on examples of effective practices for streamlining variation margin in centrally...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consults on the internal control framework for certain market agencies

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on draft guidelines on internal controls for benchmark administrators, credit rating agencies, and market transparency infrastructures (which include...more

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Bank of England publishes annual report on the supervision of financial market infrastructures

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The Bank of England has published its annual report on its supervision of financial market infrastructures, covering the period December 16, 2023 —December 17, 2024. The report sets out the work undertaken by the BoE over the...more

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Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 33

Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more

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EMIR 3 Published in the Official Journal of the European Union

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The EMIR 3 Regulation and Directive have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force on December 24, 2024. The EMIR 3 Regulation amends the European Market Infrastructure Regulation...more

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CRT Transactions in the EU, U.K. and the United States

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In this bulletin, we consider the current state of the EU, U.K. and U.S. markets for credit risk transfer (“CRT”) transactions, with a particular focus on the fund finance market. For a more in-depth introduction to this...more

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Bank of England Updates Approach to Financial Market Infrastructure Supervision

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The Bank of England has updated its approach to financial market infrastructure supervision. The BoE states that its approach to supervision continues to be underpinned by four core principles: (i) its supervisors rely on...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Published Report on its Assessment of the Shortening of the Settlement Cycle to T+1

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a final report on its assessment of the shortening of the settlement cycle in the EU to T+1. The report highlights that the increased efficiency and resilience of...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Consultation Report on Pre-Hedging

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a consultation report on pre-hedging. The report assesses potential conduct and market integrity issues associated with the practice of pre-hedging. IOSCO...more

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European Supervisory Authorities Publish Joint Guidelines on System for Exchange of Information Relevant to Fit and Proper...

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The European Supervisory Authorities (the European Securities and Markets Authority, European Banking Authority, and European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) published joint guidelines on the system for the...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Consults on Amendments to Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Research Regime

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on amendments to the research provisions in the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive following changes introduced by the Listing Act....more

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Bank of England Speech on Artificial Intelligence and Financial Stability

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The Bank of England has published a speech by Sarah Breeden, BoE Deputy Governor, Financial Stability, on AI and financial stability. In the speech, Ms. Breeden explores the novel features of Generative AI, and how financial...more

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The Standard Formula: A Guide to Solvency II – Chapter 13: Supervision

1. The Supervision Regime - Proportionality - The supervision regime is built on the principle of “proportionality,” in an effort to ensure that supervision remains effective and meets its underlying purposes without...more

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Bank of England Consults on Fees Regime for Financial Market Infrastructure Supervision 2024/25

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The Bank of England has began consulting on proposals for its supervisory fees for financial market infrastructure firms for 2024/25. The proposals cover: (i) the fee rates to meet the BoE's 2024/25 funding requirement for...more

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