Everything is up in the air for the US regulatory system, particularly given the the new administration’s promise of deregulation. As a result, the annual stress tests are likely to see changes because they are blamed for forcing banks to hoard excessive capital. By Justin Pugsley.
Corporate bonds to play big role in creating CMU
A senior European Commission official emphasised to AFME conference delegates the EU’s determination to establish a successful capital markets union.
ESMA seeks to close MiFID II trading loophole
ESMA has asked the European Commission to close a MiFID loophole concerning non-regulated platforms.
The Barbarians within the EU’s gates
Europe will very likely escape a big electoral upset this year, but that doesn’t mean the problem goes away. If populism is left unaddressed it could wreak havoc on Europe and its banks.
MiFID, clearing houses among ESMA 2017 priorities
In its 2017 supervisory convergence work programme, ESMA is to prioritise the implementation of key regulatory EU texts and the oversight of clearing houses.
Supervisors show flexibility over OTC margin deadline
Supervisors have acted to preserve orderly OTC non-cleared derivatives markets by granting variation margin reprieve for smaller financial firms. By Justin Pugsley.
Global banks spooked by regulatory fragmentation fears
Institutions fear that global regulatory frameworks, which make it easier for them to operate internationally, may be under threat as a result of growing nationalism. By Justin Pugsley.
Italy bail-outs complicate Europe’s resolution plans
Concern is growing that the drawn-out and politicised process of sorting out Italy’s banking crisis could undermine the EU's bank recovery and resolution directive. By Justin Pugsley
Committee determined to finalise Basel III rules
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is still trying to finalise the Basel III framework amid European pushback and changes in key US personnel.
LSE Deutsche Börse merger stumbling
The proposed merger of the London Stock Exchange with Deutsche Börse appears to be stumbling amid Brexit concerns and EU competition demands.
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