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ISDA Launches New Report Setting Out The Uses And Value Of Derivatives

Date 17/03/2025

ISDA has published a new report that explores how and why different types of firms use derivatives, the value these instruments bring to their business and the benefits to the broader economy.

Bank Of England Statement On The European Securities And Markets Authority’s Decision Regarding EU Recognition Of UK Central Counterparties

Date 17/03/2025

The Bank of England (the Bank) welcomes the decision of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to extend the existing EU recognition of UK central counterparties (CCPs). The decision enables continued access to the clearing services of UK CCPs by EU participants, and supports the sound and stable functioning of markets in both the UK and EU. The recognition decision follows the European Commission’s extension of EU equivalence for the UK’s legal and supervisory framework for CCPs in January 2025:

ESMA Extends The Tiering And Recognition Of The Three UK-Based CCPs

Date 17/03/2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today its decision to temporarily extend the application of the recognition decisions under Article 25 of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) for three central counterparties (CCPs) established in the United Kingdom (UK).

Deutsche Börse Group: Business Indicators For February 2025

Date 17/03/2025

A summary of Deutsche Börse Group's business indicators for February 2025 is now available on the Deutsche Börse website:

OCC Reappoints Six Board Members, Names Robert Hocking As Special Advisor To The Chairman

Date 17/03/2025

OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today announced the reappointment of Public Directors Mark Dehnert and Susan Lester, Member Directors Stuart Bourne (Bank of America), Alicia Crighton (Goldman Sachs), and Boudewijn Duinstra (ABN AMRO Clearing, US), and Management Director Andrej Bolkovic. These reappointments are subject to approval at OCC’s Annual Stockholder meeting on April 10, 2025.

LME Provides Daily Insight Into Off-Warrant Stocks

Date 17/03/2025

The London Metal Exchange (LME) today confirms that it will make daily reports of off-warrant stocks held in LME warehouses available from 1 April 2025. This will provide market participants with a timely and more comprehensive picture of the holdings of LME-approved metals around the world. 

Kraken Introduces Colocation Service For Institutional And Individual Clients, Enabling Ultra-Low Latency Trading - Kraken Engages Beeks Exchange Cloud® To Launch A Colocation Service Designed For Fairness, Accessibility And High Speed Execution, Set To Go Live Later This Year

Date 17/03/2025

Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced plans for its new colocation service, aimed at clients and partners seeking ultra-fast execution. The service is designed to further enhance trading performance and scalability, while maintaining fair and transparent access to Kraken’s global crypto markets.

Expanding EU Energy Market Integration Is Key For EU Decarbonisation And Global Competitiveness

Date 17/03/2025

ACER kicks off its 2025 Monitoring Report series with key insights into the EU energy markets, highlighting major developments in 2024, and examining the interplay between gas and electricity markets in the energy transition.

ESMA And Bank Of England Conclude A Revised MoU In Respect Of UK-Based CCPs Under EMIR

Date 17/03/2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the Bank of England (BoE) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and information exchange concerning the three central counterparties (CCPs) established in the United Kingdom (ICE Clear Europe Ltd, LCH Ltd and LME Clear Ltd) which have been recognised by ESMA under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

CME Group Expands Credit Products With High Yield Duration-Hedged Futures

Date 17/03/2025

• Volume across credit futures surpasses 275,000 contracts