European regulators launch ledger tech consultation
ESMA investigation will look at the rise of blockchain technology and how it might need to be regulated as it takes securities markets by storm.
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Liquidity risk remains high – ESMA
Risks to liquidity are high due to the uncertainty surrounding the macroeconomic environment, according to ESMA’s first quarter risk assessment.
Europe’s CCPs pass the stress test
Europe's regulator has deemed that European clearing houses will be able to deal with stress scenarios.
ESMA announces stress-tests for clearing houses
With activity dramatically increasing in clearing houses, concerns over the safety and resiliency of central counterparties (CCPs) have been raised.
ESMA rules out open access exemption for listed derivatives
ESMA stated there is no risk to exchanged traded derivatives in relation to open access.
ESMA dishes DTCC first trade repository fine
ESMA found DTCC failed to provide access to derivatives reporting data for a period of nine months in 2014.
ESMA warns of collateral shortage in bear market
Tensions could rise as pressure on obtaining high quality collateral increases, according to ESMA.
EC orders ESMA to revise MiFID II reforms
ESMA has six weeks to revise the proposals and to submit them to the European Commission.
Sovereign concentration rule to hit UK buy-siders
Rule set to expose investors to currency risks in derivatives transactions.
Independent oversight to form part of new benchmark regime
New paper says anyone running a benchmark should have independent oversight to avoid conflicts of interest.