UTI – UK EMIR
Product classification – UK EMIR
Are EU Trading Venues considered ToTV for UK MiFIR and vice versa?
Since Brexit, MiFIR reportability has stayed the same for UK firms but has narrowed in scope for EU firms (as they no longer have to consider the UK in their TOTV scope). It is also important to note that Brexit prompted a new framework of the MiFID systems so that the ESMA Financial Instruments Reference […]
Is trading an instrument with ISIN not in FIRDS, MiFIR reportable?
https://youtu.be/Zeg2XCmM42c Under MiFIR, a transaction is reportable where the relevant instrument is being admitted to trading or traded on a trading venue. An international securities identification number (ISIN) is a product identifier code required under the MiFIR framework. However, there are some instances where an ISIN is not always present or available for a product […]
Unique Product Identifiers – ANNA DSB & the UPI
The Unique Product Identifier (UPI) is a new field and a component of the common data elements (CDE) which will apply for EMIR Refit, UK EMIR Refit, ASIC and MAS rewrite.
Improving the UK Transaction Reporting Regime – MIFID Framework
The FCA have recently released a discussion paper about Improving the UK transaction reporting regime. In its monitoring of the UK transaction reporting regime (i.e. UK MiFIR and MiFID), the FCA has identified some areas requiring improvement in the regulatory framework. In particular, areas to focus on are around the data quality being reported and […]
Need to update Pre-EMIR Refit trades? Time is running out
Under the UK EMIR Refit regulations which commenced on 30 September 2024 in the UK, a 180 day (6 month) transition period was provided to allow for reporting entities to update their non-compliant (i.e. not compliant with EMIR Refit) trades entered into before the Implementation Date. This means the UK EMIR Refit old format (for […]
FCA Market Watch 81 – UK MiFID transaction reporting
The FCA has identified that there are still transaction reports that are being submitted incomplete and inaccurate. Although there has been an improvement in data quality since 2018 which has continued in a positive direction as more firms are acting to improve their transaction report data quality, there is more work to be done by firms. The […]
How do the end of year holidays affect your trade reporting?
Public holidays and bank holidays can have a major impact on trade and transaction reporting requirements, especially if you are an entity operating under multiple regimes. When there is a public holiday where the regulatory body (or regulated entity) is located, it is likely that the timing of report submissions will be extended commensurately. […]
LEI-only policy for ASIC reporting after October 2024
The ASIC Reporting Rules now provide that Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) are the only allowable entity identifier for all eligible relevant entities under the ASIC reporting regime. All LEIs used as entity identifiers for the reporting entity, counterparty 1 (and the central counterparty) will need to be duly renewed and remain valid at all times. A renewed LEI […]
