Update: the all-new User-Friendly Guide to Transaction Reporting in Europe and UK is here
TRAction is pleased to introduce the updated User-Friendly Guide to Transaction Reporting in Europe. The team at TRAction have refreshed our well-known guide for those reporting under EMIR and MiFIR/MiFID II in both the UK and Europe.
ESMA Q&A Update – Regarding Third Country Issues Under MiFID II and MiFIR Transparency Requirements
Topic MiFID II and MiFIR Transparency Date 5 September 2022 Regulations MiFID II and MiFIR Articles 20 and 21 of MiFIR Level of Significance of Change Minor Main Points This question and answer update confirms that transactions between branches of the same legal entity, or between a branch and its head office, are not subject […]
Initial Margining Phase 6 – Are you Ready for commencement?
When the last phase of the IM requirements commence in September 2022, a large number of entities (estimated 1200 counterparties) will be subject to the IM requirements for the first time, potentially involving documentation, custodial and operational arrangements.
ESMA’s Regulatory Reporting Outlook for 2022
Every year the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) outlines its priorities for the following year in its annual work programme (AWP). With ESMA’s new powers and responsibilities, growth in staff numbers and changes in senior management, the AWP for 2022 was developed at a time of significant change for ESMA.
Using reporting to improve business processes and revenue
Often firms view complying with regulation as an obligation to avoid penalties and fines. However, have you considered how compliance can not only improve your business processes but add to your revenue as well? In this article, we will step you through the various ways in which you can use your regulatory reporting data to benefit your business.
How does the quality of your trade reporting affect ASIC’s assessment of the PIO?
ASIC introduced a product intervention order (Order) in October 2020, imposing restrictions on the issue and distribution of contracts for difference (CFDs) to retail investors. This decision came after the regulator’s finding that CFDs have resulted in, and are likely to result in, significant detriment to retail investors.
ESMA’s Latest Q&A on SFTR – 22 January 2022
If the settlement of an SFT has failed, are you still required to report this? ESMA clarified the reporting requirements in relation to Securities Financing Transaction (SFT) settlement fails in a recent Q&A. Due to the various ways in which settlements can fail (i.e., completely, partially, or before or after the SFT maturity date), it […]
Sights are set on global finance opportunities as the UK pivots away from the EU’s MiFID regulations
HM Treasury has issued a consultation paper, the Wholesale Markets Review, which proposed the United Kingdom’s plans to diverge from the European Union’s financial market regulations.
Turbos – what are they and can they really circumvent CFD leverage restrictions?
Are turbos the new answer to high risk, big profits (and potentially bigger losses) which retail traders are seeking?
Get Ahead with TRAction’s New MAS Assessment Tool
In the lead-up to the final phase of the MAS derivative reporting regulations, our team has found that some firms are unaware they are captured under the regime.