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.

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 […]

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