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CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 15/07/2015

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation: Statement On House Passage Of H.R. 1847 - Swap Data Repository And Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act

Date 15/07/2015

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2015 (H.R. 1847):

"DTCC applauds House passage of the Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2015. Bipartisan passage of H.R. 1847 is a key milestone in the process to remove the Dodd-Frank Act’s indemnification provisions. These provisions pose a significant barrier to U.S. and global regulators as they seek to leverage the data and transparency benefits offered by swap data repositories. To help ensure regulators obtain a consolidated and accurate view of the global over-the-counter derivatives marketplace, we urge the Senate to move swiftly to support this non-controversial, technical fix.”

European Commission - Fact Sheet: Questions And Answers On The Proposal To Revise The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

Date 15/07/2015

See also: Press release: Transforming Europe's energy system - Commission's energy summer package leads the way (15 July 2015)

1. Why has the Commission proposed today a revision of EU ETS?

The European Commission has presented a legislative proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in line with the 2030 climate and energy policy framework agreed by the EU leaders in October 2014. The proposal is an integral part of the work on achieving a resilient Energy Union with a forward-looking climate policy – a top political priority of the Juncker Commission, launched in February 2015.

EBA Publishes Final Product Oversight And Governance Requirements For Manufactures And Distributors Of Retail Banking Products

Date 15/07/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final Guidelines on product oversight and governance (POG) arrangements for retail banking products. These Guidelines set out requirements for manufacturers and distributors when designing and bringing to market mortgages, personal loans, deposits, payment accounts, payment services and electronic money. The Guidelines are the EBA's response to increasing risks arising from the mis-conduct of financial institutions in their interaction with consumers and are part of the EBA's work to enhance consumer protection across the EU. The Guidelines will apply from 03 January 2017.

Steven Maijoor, Chair European Securities And Markets Authority, At ECON MiFID II/MiFIR Scrutiny Hearing

Date 15/07/2015

Steven Maijoor, Chair of ESMA, today attended an ECON hearing on MiFID II/MiFIR. 

EBA Updates On Upcoming Transparency Exercise And On Key Features Of 2016 EU-Wide Stress Test

Date 15/07/2015

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today a tentative sample of banks taking part in the 2015 transparency exercise, together with the draft templates illustrating the type of data that will be disclosed.  In addition, following the approval by its Board of Supervisors, the EBA released the key features and a tentative calendar of the 2016 EU-wide stress test.

The Egyptian Exchange Eid El Fitr Vacation

Date 15/07/2015

EGX decided that Eid El Fitr vacation will start from Friday 17 July 2015 till Monday 20 July 2015. Trading will be resumed effective Tuesday 21 July 2015.

Introduction Of Qualified Foreign Investors To Saudi Stock Exchange To Enhance Sophistication And Stability

Date 15/07/2015

The Saudi Stock Exchange opened to qualified foreign investors (QFI) for the first time one month ago, and increased involvement of international investors on the Exchange is expected as a result. 

Hellenic Capital Market Commission Announcement - Bank Holiday Extended Until 16th July

Date 15/07/2015

The Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), following the decisions of the 29th and the 30th of June 2015 regarding the emergency measures for the Greek capital market, and following the legislative act of the 14th of July 2015 by which the bank holiday, and all its accompanying measures, were extended until the 16th of July 2015 (included), announces that, during the above bank holiday:

• The regulated market and the Multilateral Trading Facility of “EN.A” (Alternative Market) of the Athens Exchange (Athex) will continue to remain closed.
• The Electronic Secondary Market “HDAT” for bonds, of the Bank of Greece will continue to remain closed.

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC): Statement On House Passage Of H.R. 1847

Date 15/07/2015

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2015 (H.R. 1847):