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Enforcement
London Trader Jailed for LIBOR Manipulation Released
By Editors | 05/02/2021
Tom Hayes told Bloomberg this week that efforts to replace LIBOR were pointless and that the rate was far safer now.
Market Infrastructure
Is it Time to Regulate ESG Scores and Ratings?
By ESG Investor | 03/02/2021
End-users are seeking more transparency around cost and methodology to improve comparability across third-party vendors.
Germany’s BaFin to Be Reorganised, Top Officials Forced Out
By Editors | 31/01/2021
Finance minister Olaf Scholz said the Wirecard affair revealed a need to reorganise Germany’s system of financial regulation “so that it can fulfil its supervisory role more effectively”.
Market Infrastructure
LME Proposes to Close Europe’s Last Open-outcry Trading Venue
By Editors | 21/01/2021
The LME’s trading ring has been used for metals trading since 1877. It’s temporary closure in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic may end up being permanent.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Competition Authorities Approve LSEG-Refinitiv Merger
By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2021
The commitments offered by LSEG fully address the competition concerns raised by the proposed transaction, the European Commission said in a statement.
Market Infrastructure
LIBOR Transition Must be Complete by Year-End, UK Regulators Warn
By Editors | 14/01/2021
From end-March 2021, GBP LIBOR should no longer be used in any new loans, bonds, securitisations and linear derivatives that mature after end-2021.
Market Infrastructure
China, EU Leaders Agree Bilateral Investment Treaty
By Editors | 03/01/2021
China will open multiple industries to EU businesses, removing joint-venture requirements, equity caps and forced technology transfers.
Securities / Derivatives
Euroclear Bank, Japan Launch New Asset Class: ‘Origami Bonds’
By Editors | 17/12/2020
Japanese cities Kobe and Yokohama as well as Shizuoka Prefecture were the first three issuers to utilise the new Origami bond structure.
Capital / Liquidity
ECB Eases Restrictions on Bank Dividends, Share Buybacks
By Editors | 17/12/2020
A continued prudent approach remains necessary until 30 September 2021, given the persisting economic uncertainty, the ECB says.
Market Infrastructure
Euroclear Bank, Shanghai Clearing House Launch ‘Yulan Bonds’
By Editors | 09/12/2020
Yulan bonds issued by SHCH will use real time multi-currency DVP settlement with any counterparty within Euroclear Bank’s network.
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