Europe

    Enforcement

    New York Court Dismisses Tom Hayes LIBOR Rigging Case

    By Editors | 01/11/2022

    US prosecutors had filed a motion to dismiss the case after two other traders were acquitted in January. Hayes is still trying to get his UK conviction overturned.

    Market Infrastructure

    ESMA to Withdraw Recognition of Six Indian CCPs

    By Editors | 01/11/2022

    EMIR conditions for recognition are not met because no cooperation arrangements have been concluded between ESMA and the relevant Indian authorities.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Credit Suisse Unveils Plans to Finance Restructuring Programme

    By Editors | 31/10/2022

    FINMA will monitor Credit Suisse to ensure it meets all of its regulatory requirements during the implementation of its restructuring programme.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SFDR Level 2 – Implications for SFC Authorised UCITS Funds

    By Alwyn Li | 31/10/2022

    Alwyn Li and Vincci Ip discuss pre-contractual disclosure requirements for SFDR Article 8 and Article 9 funds and the relevant regulatory requirements in Hong Kong.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK Lawmakers to Extend FCA Remit to Cover All Crypto

    By Editors | 30/10/2022

    An amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill will empower the FCA to regulate crypto promotions and ban companies that are not authorised to operate in the UK.

    Fintech / Regtech

    EU Commission Proposes New Rules on Instant Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2022

    Banks would be required to offer instant payments at the same cost as other credit transfers. Instant euro payments may later be expanded internationally.

    Market Infrastructure

    SWIFT Defers ISO 20022 Migration to March 2023

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    The new start date is aligned with the ECB’s decision to delay the launch of T2. The new 20 March 2023 start date is “definitive”, SWIFT said.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FCA Explores Competition Risks from BigTech in Retail Financial Services

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    The consultation focuses on Big Tech firms’ entry and expansion into four retail sectors – payments, deposit taking, consumer credit and insurance.

    Market Infrastructure

    Refinitiv Launches Prototype Forward-Looking €STR Term Rate

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    The prototype rate can be used in testing to prepare for the introduction of robust fallback language in EURIBOR contracts.

    Enforcement

    German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.

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