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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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EC adopts RTS on Market Abuse under MiCAR

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The European Commission (EC) has adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in cryptoassets (MiCAR), with regard to regulatory technical standards (RTS) specifying the arrangements,...more

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CFTC Regulation of Binary Event Contracts: A History

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Event contracts, which are a type of derivative contract whose payoff is based on a specified event, occurrence, or value, have been area of significant attention in the derivatives markets, with several key developments...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - July/August 2024

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The updates include a consultation paper on a new phase of paper listing and a joint announcement on temporary modifications to requirements for specialist technology companies and de-SPAC transactions....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Investment Services and the Sustainability or Appropriateness Test

While most financial institutions profile clients and perform the suitability or appropriateness test on the basis of an average risk score, a recent decision rendered by the AMF (the French Financial Markets Authority)...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Releases Strategic Plan for Comment

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released for comment a draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2022 to 2026.  In the accompanying message from Chair Gary Gensler, the Chair notes that the strategic plan focuses...more

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Crypto Litigation Claims, Defenses Industry Should Watch

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Cryptocurrency companies face a steadily growing number of lawsuits, adding to a list of recent headaches for their industry. That list includes steep recent declines in investment value and a high probability of new...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FSB Highlights Vulnerabilities Crypto-assets for Global Financial System

On July 11, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a letter sent to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors outlining concerns over the rapid growth in crypto-assets and vulnerabilities facing the global...more

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TISE - Changes to Continuing Obligations

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Introduction - The International Stock Exchange (‘’TISE’’) has revised its Continuing Obligations (Chapter 3) Listing Rules, with effect from 1 July 2022. The changes are intended to make the requirements of the...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Live from FIA L&C: Redefining the Scope of a “Trading Facility”

This week, attendees at the FIA L&C conference are gathered in Washington, D.C., for the first time in three years to discuss several issues with significant potential impact on the markets. One such issue is redefining the...more

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Crypto Regulation by any Other Name

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2022 was billed as the year regulation will descend on the cryptocurrency (“crypto”) and decentralized finance (“DeFi”) spaces. While it seems regulation may indeed be coming, it initially appears to be buried in lengthy...more

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ESMA Guidelines on marketing communications for funds will start to apply

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On 2 February 2022, the new ESMA guidelines on marketing communications under the Regulation on cross-border distribution of funds (EU) 2019/1156) (“Guidelines”) will start to apply....more

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Pre-Enforcement Challenges—A Vital Tool for Regulated Parties in the United States

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The digital asset industry has now met the regulatory state. Those interested in building digital asset businesses that operate in the United States thus need to be aware of a vital tool for resisting regulatory overreach by...more

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Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms: Another Regulatory Trip Around the World

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Crypto-asset trading is a fast-growing part of the financial sector. Some countries have wholeheartedly embraced crypto-assets; others have been reticent to permit widespread adoption. Generally, countries have interpreted...more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK FCA and EU ESMA Issue Statements on Pandemic

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The EU watchdog, The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), which coordinates securities market supervision across the 27 countries of the European Union, announced on March 11 that it was prepared to use its...more

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UK FCA publishes annual Sector Views report

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Sector Views, its annual report examining how each financial sector is performing....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

ISDA Reopens the CDS NTCE Protocol

ISDA has reopened the CDS NTCE Protocol prior to its effective date on Jan. 27, 2020. The Protocol will remain open for adherence until noon on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. ...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

European Banking Authority Publishes Question and Answer Relating to Originator Risk Retention Holders in Securitisations

On 13 September 2019, the European Banking Authority (the “EBA”) updated its guidance in respect of the Securitisation Regulation[1] by publishing an answer to a question submitted to it in November 2018 by the Association...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Insights from Chair Clayton on SEC Priorities

At the Economic Club of New York, in keynote remarks, Chair Clayton reviewed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent initiatives.  He highlighted the Commission’s adoption of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). ...more

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Roadmap of a Listing in London - Equity Capital Markets

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Hogan Lovells has prepared a roadmap of the key issues to consider when planning your listing in London. ...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Investment Management Update - July 2019

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Covering legal developments and regulatory news for registered funds, their advisers and industry participants through June 30, 2019. Auditor Independence With Respect to Certain Loans or Debtor-Creditor Relationships - On...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

LIBOR Transition: Takeaways from the Benchmark Rates Series Benchmark Rates Forum New York

Presenters at the Benchmark Rates Forum from KPMG, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, NatWest Markets, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, TD Securities, RBS, Santander, Société Générale, UBS, the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, the...more

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2019 Cryptocurrency Regulations – A Primer and What to Expect Throughout the Year

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You’ve heard this before, but it still holds true – cryptocurrency regulations are coming. Everyone knows they’re inevitable, and there has been some trepidation amongst investors that regulations will disrupt innovation and...more

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FCA to Review Hedge Fund Polling Data Use

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Political reaction to significant market movements and perceived hedge fund profits will result in regulatory scrutiny and possibly legislation, especially when elided with the desire to protect democratic integrity and...more

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Governance & Securities Law Focus: Europe Edition - October 2018

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In this newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal European, US and selected international governance and securities law developments of interest to European corporates. ...more

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