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Canadian Securities Regulators Extend Comment Periods For The Investment Fund Continuous Disclosure Modernization And Principal Distributor Model Proposals

Date 17/12/2024

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have extended the comment periods for the investment fund continuous disclosure modernization and principal distributor model proposals.

ISDA Response To HM Treasury On Financial Services Growth And Competitiveness Strategy

Date 17/12/2024

On December 12, ISDA submitted its response to HM Treasury’s call for evidence on its financial services growth and competitiveness strategy. In the response, ISDA focused on innovation, technology, international partnerships and trade and sustainable finance. ISDA also urged the UK government to progress its review of markets and infrastructure regulation and retain its focus as a world leading host for central counterparties.

BME Closes The Year With 24 New Companies And Increases In Stock Market Revaluation, Shareholder Remuneration And Financing

Date 17/12/2024

• The IBEX 35® advanced by 15.2% up to the end of November and is one of the best indices of the year in Europe, after five consecutive semesters of growth
• Spanish listed companies increased shareholder remuneration by 25% to 34,655 million euros, reaching an all-time high if share redemptions are added
• The Spanish stock market ranks tenth in the world in new financing flows, with 9.3 billion euros, 97% more than last year
• There are 222 live issues of green, social and sustainable bonds in BME's markets

ISDA - The Swap - Episode 47: Basel, Treasury Clearing And NBFI

Date 17/12/2024

In this review of the year, ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia and Chairman Eric Litvack look back at the derivatives market and regulatory issues dominating 2024, including Basel III, Treasury clearing and non-bank financial intermediation.

ESMA Releases Last Policy Documents To Get Ready For MiCA

Date 17/12/2024

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is publishing the last package of final reports containing regulatory technical standards and guidelines ahead of the full entry into application of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). 

Euronext Announces Update On December 2024 Quarterly Review Results Of The CAC® Family

Date 17/12/2024

Euronext today announced an update on the results of the quarterly review for the CAC® Family indices, following the spin-off of Canal+, Havas and Louis Hachette Group from Vivendi. The quarterly review results will be implemented after markets close on Friday 20 December 2024 and will be effective from Monday 23 December 2024.

MIAX Exchange Group - Christmas And New Years Holiday Schedule

Date 17/12/2024

Please be advised the MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX Pearl Options Exchange, MIAX Emerald Options Exchange, MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange and MIAX Pearl Equities Exchange will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 for Christmas Day and Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for New Year’s Day.

Open Call For Experts To Join ACER’s New Expert Group On Electricity Peak-Shaving Products

Date 17/12/2024

ACER is forming a new Expert Group to provide advice on peak-shaving products. We are looking for experts with relevant experience in electricity markets.

The EBA Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards On The Conditions For Determining Whether An Instrument Attracting Residual Risk Acts As A Hedge

Date 17/12/2024

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the conditions for determining whether an instrument attracting residual risk acts as a hedge. These RTS are part of the Phase 1 deliverables of the EBA roadmap on the implementation of the EU banking package in the area of market risk.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Responds To High Court Motor Finance Judicial Review Decision

Date 17/12/2024

The FCA welcomes the additional clarity the judgment brings to discretionary commission arrangement (DCA) complaints.