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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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EBA publishes technical advice to EC on fees to validate pro forma models under EMIR

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published technical advice to the European Commission, alongside a press release, on a possible Delegated Act concerning fees for the validation of pro forma models under the European...more

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Industry associations urge ESMA to issue a no-action letter on EMIR 3 AAR implementation

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Four industry associations—EFAMA, EACP, ISDA, and FIA—have published a letter addressed to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Commission (EC), raising concerns about the implementation of...more

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UK permanently exempts UK and EEA pension schemes from the derivatives clearing obligation

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The Pension Fund Clearing Obligation Exemption (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/670) have been published, alongside an explanatory memorandum. The regulations amend the UK version of Regulation 2012/648 (UK EMIR) and...more

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BoE and PRA issue joint consultation on amendments to UK EMIR reporting standards

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The Bank of England and the UK Financial Conduct Authority have published a joint consultation paper proposing amendments to the UK EMIR trade repository reporting requirements, using their powers under article 9 of UK EMIR...more

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ESMA response to EC's review of commodity derivatives markets

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a response to the European Commission's consultation on the functioning of commodity derivative markets and certain aspects of spot energy markets. ESMA...more

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Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report: Asset Management and Investment Funds January - March 2025

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Welcome to the January - March 2025 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds. This report covers key dates and developments during the quarter, such...more

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EMIR 3: ESMA proposes clearing thresholds

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper setting out draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) amending the RTS on the clearing thresholds (CTs) under the European Markets...more

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ESMA 2024 CCP peer review report

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its 2024 peer review report in respect of central counterparties (CCPs), as required by Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (EMIR). The focus of the report is...more

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EBA publishes discussion paper on EMIR fees for pro forma margin model validation

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a discussion paper on fees to validate pro forma models under the revised European Market Infrastructure Regulation (known as EMIR 3). EMIR 3 requires that counterparties...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consultations on draft RTS relating to CCP authorisations, extensions and validations...

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published two consultation papers on central counterparty (CCP) authorisations, extensions and validations under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation 3 (EMIR...more

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European Central Bank publishes FAQs on initial margin models under EMIR 3

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The European Central Bank(ECB) has published FAQs on initial margin (IM) model approvals under EMIR 3. EMIR 3 requires, for the first time in the EU, counterparties to apply for authorisation before using, or adopting a...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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European Securities and Markets Authority publishes final report and draft Regulatory Technical Standards on colleges for central...

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its final report containing draft regulatory technical standards relating to colleges for central counterparties under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - January 20, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Government confirms continuation of clearing exemption - ...more

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Regulatory monitoring - July 2024

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1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) International - BCBS: Consultation on report regarding various technical amendments and FAQs - Status: Consultation - Deadline for the submission of...more

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Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report - Asset Management and Investment Funds July - September 2023

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Welcome to the July – September 2023 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds. This report covers key dates and developments during the quarter, such...more

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Changes to EMIR Reporting Responsibilities from 18 June 2020 – Key Considerations

Derivatives reporting responsibilities under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) will change from 18 June 20201, as (i) alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) will become responsible for reporting for...more

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Debt Capital Markets – Global Insights – Spring 2020

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We are delighted to present the Spring 2020 edition of Hogan Lovells’ Debt Capital Markets Global Insights. This draws together a collection of articles from across our global network, reflecting on current events and topical...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

EMIR Refit update

Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (“EMIR”) imposed a range of obligations which can apply to counterparties trading in derivatives, including a clearing obligation, risk mitigation obligations (including the exchange of collateral)...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Cooperation in Derivatives in a No-Deal Brexit Environment

With the date for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union rapidly approaching, several recent developments concerning derivatives (both legal and political) are likely to be of interest to UK and EU27 counterparties....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

European Financial Industry Developments - BCBS Publishes its Work Program for 2018 and 2019 - On June 5, 2018, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision ("BCBS") published details of its work program for 2018 and...more

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