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ESMA Publishes Translations For MiFID II Guidelines On The Management Body Of Market Operators And DRSPS

Date 19/12/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today the official translations of its Guidelines on the management body of market operators and data reporting services providers under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).

EBA publishes Opinion On The Transition From PSD1 To PSD2

Date 19/12/2017

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an Opinion addressed to competent authorities on the transition from the existing Payment Services Directive (PSD1) to the revised Directive (PSD2), which will apply from 13 January 2018. In its Opinion, the EBA clarifies a number of issues identified by market participants and competent authorities, including with regard to the transitional period foreseen under PSD2.

Euronext Announces Its Financial Calendar For 2018

Date 19/12/2017

Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, today announced its financial calendar for 2018, set as follows:

• Full-year 2017 results:
  • Release on Monday 19 February 2018, before market opening
  • Analysts conference on Monday 19 February 2018, at 9.00am (CET)
  • Quiet period from 29 January to 19 February 2018
• Q1 2018 results:
  • Release on Tuesday 15 May 2018, before market opening
  • Analysts conference on Tuesday 15 May 2018, at 9.00am (CET)
  • Quiet period from 24 April to 15 May 2018
• Annual General Meeting of Shareholders: Tuesday 15 May 2018, at 10.30am (CET)
• Q2 2018 results:
  • Release on Friday 3 August 2018, before market opening
  • Analysts conference on Friday 3 August 2018, at 9.00am (CET)
  • Quiet period from 13 July to 3 August 2018
• Q3 2018 results:
  • Release on Monday 12 November 2018, before market opening
  • Analysts conference on Monday 12 November 2018, at 9.00am (CET)
  • Quiet period from 22 October to 9 November 2018

ESAs Publish Final Draft Technical Standards Amending Margin Requirements For Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives

Date 19/12/2017

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA - ESAs) published their jointly developed draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) amending the framework of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) with regard to physically settled foreign exchange (FX) forwards. These amendments aim at aligning the treatment of variation margin for physically-settled FX forwards with the supervisory guidance applicable in other key jurisdictions.

EGX Chairman Meets The Italian Ambassador In Cairo

Date 19/12/2017

Farid: Egypt has on the main Success Stories in the Region and is currently the world focus 
EGX Chairman: Collaboration with the Italian side to promote for EGX with the major Italian investment funds  
H.E. The Italian Ambassador: This is the right time to present Egypt’s development story to the world to attract investments
 

LCH’s CDSClear Launches Credit Index Options Clearing

Date 19/12/2017

• LCH becomes the first CCP to clear credit index options
• CDSClear launches clearing of credit index options on the IHS Markit iTraxx Main 5Y and IHS Markit iTraxx Crossover 5Y indices
• Expansion of CDSClear will bring members and clients additional funding, capital and operational benefits

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Cautions Against Investments In Cryptocurrencies

Date 19/12/2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore advises the public to act with extreme caution and understand the significant risks they take on if they choose to invest in cryptocurrencies.  MAS is concerned that members of the public may be attracted to invest in cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, due to the recent escalation in their prices.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Result Of General Meeting: Majority Of Shareholders Voted With Board Against Proposed Resolution To Remove Donald Brydon

Date 19/12/2017

At London Stock Exchange Group plc's ("LSEG" or the "Company") General Meeting held earlier today, a majority of shareholders voted with the Board against the proposed resolution to remove Donald Brydon. 

ESMA Consults On Securitisation Requirements

Date 19/12/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published three consultation papers on draft technical standards implementing the Securitisation Regulation (SR). The Regulation establishes a general framework for securitisation and creates a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised (STS) securitisation. Securitisations are transactions that enable a credit institution or a corporation to refinance assets, such as loans, by transforming them into tradable securities.

TheCityUK: Brexit Deal Should Be Ambitious And Comprehensive

Date 19/12/2017

TheCityUK has responded to comments made by the EU's chief negotiator which suggest financial services may not be covered by a future trade deal.