On March 24, HM Treasury revised its advisory notice on money laundering and terrorist financing controls in overseas jurisdictions (AML/CTF). This replaces all previous notices issued by HM Treasury on this subject. The updated notice follows two statements published by the Financial Action Task Force on February 25, identifying jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their AML/CTF regimes.
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ESAs Opinion on Jurisdictional Scope of the Securitisation Regulation
Posted in EU Developments, Financial Markets
On March 26, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published an opinion to the European Commission on the jurisdictional scope of the Securitisation Regulation ((EU) 2017/2402).
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ESMA Reminds Firms of MiFID II Rules on Reverse Solicitation Post-Brexit
On January 13, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a statement reminding firms of the requirements under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) relating to the provision of investment services to retail or professional clients by firms not established or situated in the EU (the Statement).
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HM Treasury Call For Evidence on UK Overseas Framework and Overseas Persons Exclusion Post-Brexit
On December 15, the UK’s HM Treasury published a call for evidence on the UK framework for financial services firms based overseas that are seeking to conduct activities in the UK.
The purpose of the call for evidence is to obtain information about how the existing UK rules work in practice. HM Treasury intends to use this information to develop the UK’s regulatory framework following the end of the Brexit transition period.
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EBA Publishes Statement for Consumers Regarding Post-Brexit Arrangements
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On December 8, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a statement informing customers of UK financial institutions regarding practical and contractual arrangements following the end of the Brexit transition period (the Statement).
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CFTC Extends Temporary Swap Data Reporting Relief for Certain International Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants
By Kevin M. Foley & Stanley V. Polit on
Posted in CFTC, Derivatives
On November 19, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight (DMO) issued a staff letter extending no-action relief to certain CFTC-registered swap dealers (SDs) and major swap participants (MSPs). The no-action relief, which was initially granted in 2013 and subsequently extended several times, was set to expire on December 1.
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CFTC Unanimously Approves Final Rule for Granting Exemptions From DCO Registration
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On November 18, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission unanimously approved a final rule (Final Rule) establishing a framework for the CFTC to grant a clearing organization organized outside of the US an exemption from registration as a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) to permit the clearing organization to clear swaps transactions on behalf of certain US persons. Subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Final Rule, the CFTC may grant an exemption from registration if: (1) the CFTC determines that the clearing organization is subject to comparable, comprehensive supervision and regulation by its home country authorities; and (2) the clearing organization agrees that its clearing services on behalf of US persons will be limited to:
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CFTC and Bank of England Sign Updated MOU for Supervision of Cross-Border Clearing Organizations
By Christian B. Hennion & Jack A. West on
On October 20, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Bank of England (BoE) announced that they had signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the cooperation and exchange of information to preserve the benefits of cross-border clearing activity. The MOU emphasizes the importance of supervision of central counterparties (CCPs) and clarifies that the…
FCA and PRA Publishes Dear CEO Letter on Final Preparations for the End of Brexit Transition Period
On October 9, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) jointly published a Dear CEO letter to regulated firms regarding final preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period (the Letter).
The key areas addressed by the FCA and PRA in the Letter include:
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London Weekly Fireside Chat
Katten hosts a weekly, 15-minute fireside chat podcast series on notable UK and European developments from the prior week’s Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest. This week, Carolyn Jackson covers the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s approval of the final cross-border swaps rule, including a discussion of the CFTC’s revised rules applicable to non-US swap dealers…