FCA statement on the requirement for firms offering cryptocurrency derivatives to be authorised FCA released a statement that firms conducting regulated activities in cryptocurrency derivatives must, comply with all applicable rules in the FCA’s Handbook and any relevant provisions in directly applicable European Union regulations. It is likely that dealing in, arranging transactions in, advising […]

The latest FCA Quarterly Consultation Paper has been issued setting out various proposals for amendments to its Handbook, including: IFPRU 3.2 to ensure consistency of application, aligning with existing rules in IFPRU 11.6 IFPRU 11.5 to promote clarity for Firms and Groups within the scope of IFPRU11, ensuring continued compliance with the Recovery and Resolution […]

The FCA has published a Report reviewing Algorithmic Trading Compliance in wholesale markets, outlining core areas of focus and good/poor practice. Firms are recommended to reference legislation in developing their Algorithmic Trading Practices and Procedures, particularly MiFID II. Chapter 7A of the Market Conduct Sourcebook (MAR) and the MiFID II Commission Delegated Regulation 2017/589 of […]

Consultation Paper 5/18: Algorithmic trading (CP5/18) has been published by the PRA and impacts those Regulated Firms undertaking Algorithmic Trading…. Consultation Paper 5/18: Algorithmic trading (CP5/18) has been published by the PRA and impacts those Regulated Firms undertaking Algorithmic Trading within scope of the Capital Requirements Regulation, already subject to the Rules in the Algorithmic […]

The FCA’s EMIR webpage has been updated in respect of the European Commission’s (EC) equivalence decision under EMIR for Derivatives transactions in the United States and Intragroup Exemptions. The FCA refers to the Commission’s implementing act, which determines that the United States is considered to be equivalent to EMIR for legal, supervisory and enforcement arrangements […]

The EU’s Official Journal Includes, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2417, in respect of MiFIR and the regulatory technical standards on the trading obligation for certain derivatives. Further information: To read more, please follow this link: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R2417&from=EN Contact us here Other articles Please Note: This publication is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all […]

ESMA has published final draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) in respect of Market Abuse Regulation. The final draft details the procedures and forms for exchange of information and assistance between Member State Competent Authorities (NCAs) and ESMA as well as with other bodies in relation to market abuse. ITS has been submitted to the European […]

Prudential Regulatory Reforms – FCA ‘Dear CEO’ Letter CEOs of IFPRU investment firms and BIPRU Firms will have received a ‘Dear CEO’ letter from the FCA requesting that they review their firm’s regulatory reporting practices. This has arisen following the FCA’s observations with Regulatory returns and failures to: Satisfactory completed the required COREP submission templates […]

The FCA proposed “Global Sandbox” for Cross-Border Regulatory Problems The FCA has updated its web-site by creating page regarding a proposed global sandbox and is soliciting views on the value of creating a ‘Global Sandbox’, potentially allowing Firms to conduct tests in different jurisdictions at the same time, allowing Regulators to work together in identifying […]

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Consultation Re: Proposed Polices for Investor Protection – Over The Counter (OTC) Leverage Products IOSCO has issued a Consultation Report proposing Policy changes for membership review in respect of the risk arising from the Offer and Sale OTC Leverage Products to Retail Clients. Products within the scope of […]

ESMA – MiFID II transitional transparency calculations – Equities and Bonds A revised version of the MiFID II and MiFIR transitional transparency calculations (TTC) for equity and bond instruments has been published by ESMA, reflecting amendments to classification of the instruments and data resubmission by some trading venues. The equity instruments TTC will apply until […]

ESMA consults on potential CFD and binary options measures to protect retail investors ESMA have stated that it is reviewing the potential use of its product intervention powers under Article 40 of MiFIR to address investor protection concerns posed by the marketing, distribution and sale of Contracts for Differences (CFDs) and binary options to Retail […]