EMIR REFIT – Trade Reporting

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Further to the introduction of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) in 2012 and subsequent revisions in 2015 and 2017, the REFIT program (Regulatory Fitness and Performance Program) was instigated. The purpose of the REFIT for Trade Reporting, which commenced in 2019, has been to review the issues identified in the years since reporting obligations were introduced and to use these findings to enhance the accuracy of Trade Reporting, through improved data quality and industry standardisation.

Summary of the PSD3 Proposal

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On 28 June 2023, the European Commission published a proposed legislative package that seeks to modernise and harmonise the existing regulatory framework for electronic payments throughout the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), currently regulated by the Second Payment Service Directive (PSD2).

What is SFTR?

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Following the financial crisis, both securities lending and repurchase transactions came under increased scrutiny as they were perceived to have contributed to the build-up of hidden leverage in the market. Regulators sought to introduce Securities Financing Transaction Regulation (SFTR), covering three key requirements: transaction reporting, disclosure obligations and collateral reuse obligations. SFTR is a sweeping mandatory change for the securities …

Brexit Insights

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An interview with New Link Consulting Partner Tom Masters discussing the ramifications of Brexit on the Financial Services Industry and preparations firms should make.