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FHFA Announces $1.9 Billion Settlement With Deutsche Bank

Date 20/12/2013

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, today announced it has reached a settlement with Deutsche Bank AG, related companies and specifically named individuals for $1.925 billion to resolve claims in FHFA v. Deutsche Bank AG, et al., as well as certain other matters. The settlement addresses claims alleging violations of federal and state securities laws in connection with private-label mortgage-backed securities (PLS) purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac between 2005 and 2007.  

Canadian Securities Regulators Mandate OBSI’s Dispute Resolution Service

Date 20/12/2013

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published final amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations.  These amendments would require all registered dealers and advisers to use the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) as the common dispute resolution service (DRS), except in Québec where the mediation regime administered by the Autorité des marchés financiers will continue to apply.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 20/12/2013

The current reports for the week of December 17, 2013 are now available.

Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Comment On Derivatives Rule Relating To Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing

Date 20/12/2013

Members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment the CSA Staff Notice 91-303 - Proposed Model Provincial Rule on Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives (the “Proposed Model Rule”).

CFTC’s Division Of Clearing And Risk Issues Time-Limited No-Action Letter For Singapore Exchange Derivatives Clearing Limited And Its Clearing Members

Date 20/12/2013

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) today issued a time-limited no-action letter to the Singapore Exchange Derivatives Clearing Limited (SGX-DC).

EBA Publishes Report On Risks And Vulnerabilities Of The EU Banking Sector

Date 20/12/2013

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its fourth semi-annual report on risks and vulnerabilities of the EU banking sector. The report identifies improvements in market confidence, funding and capital positions. However, it cautions about ongoing uncertainties on asset valuations and future profitability in a fragile economic environment. The report also draws attention to the risks of detrimental business practices and puts forward possible measures for addressing such vulnerabilities through coordinated policy and supervisory actions.

ESMA Has Published A Consultation Paper On Revision Of The Provisions On Diversification Of Collateral In ESMA’s Guidelines On ETFs And Other UCITS Issues

Date 20/12/2013

Comments should reach us by 31 January 2014.

All contributions should be submitted online under Consultations.

EBA Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards On The Reporting Of The Hypothetical Capital Of A Central Counterparty (CCP)

Date 20/12/2013

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on the reporting of the hypothetical capital of a central counterparty (CCP).  These final draft ITS specify calculations and reporting frequencies and templates for the information relating to hypothetical capital that a CCP has to deliver to all the credit institutions and investment firms that are clearing members for the purpose of calculating their own capital requirements. The same information has to be reported to the competent authorities.

Statement By Vice-President Reding And Commissioner Barnier On Trilogue Agreement On Criminal Sanctions For Market Abuse

Date 20/12/2013

The European Commission has welcomed today's political agreement on the Commission's proposal for a Directive on criminal sanctions for market abuse (IP/11/1218). The agreement follows four so-called trilogue meetings between the Commission and the two co-legislators (the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers). The breakthrough, endorsed by Member States today, shows that Europe is willing to take all measures necessary to counter insider dealing and market abuse in its financial markets. Member States will have to make sure that such behaviour, including the manipulation of benchmarks, is a criminal offence, punishable with effective sanctions everywhere in Europe. The political agreement is due to be confirmed by the European Parliament in plenary, expected in January 2014.

EBA Consults On Harmonised Definitions And Templates For Funding Plans Of Credit Institutions

Date 20/12/2013

The EBA launched today a public consultation on draft Guidelines proposing harmonised definitions and templates for funding plans of credit institutions. These Guidelines aim at harmonising the way the reporting of funding plans is conducted. The consultation runs until 20 March 2014.