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AMF clarifies EMIR 3 notification provisions as new rules come into force
23 December 2024 France
Reporter: Klea Neza

The AMF wishes to specify the notification procedures related to the obligation to hold an active account in accordance with Article 7a(1) of EMIR

Sabatini to act as Independent Industry Chair for EU shift to T+1
17 December 2024 Italy
Reporter: Daniel Tison

Giovanni Sabatini will play a key role as the link between the industry and the public sector working to shorten the settlement cycle

TransFICC confirm intention to bid to be CTP
21 November 2024 UK
Reporter: Jack McRae

The FCA is expected to begin its tender process and criteria for the UK CTP in the next few weeks

ESMA proposes ‘coordinated’ EU move to T+1 by October 2027
18 November 2024 EU
Reporter: Daniel Tison

In its final report, the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor highlights the long-term benefits for European markets prompted by a shorter settlement cycle

CSD Prague selects R3’s Corda for European DLT Pilot Regime
07 November 2024 Czech Republic
Reporter: Daniel Tison

The European Securities and Markets Authority has approved Corda as the first authorised DLT platform for the temporary regulatory framework

EU announces next steps on move to T+1: ‘It is urgent to act’
15 October 2024 EU
Reporter: Daniel Tison

EU regulatory bodies have agreed to establish a governance structure to oversee and support the technical preparations for the future move to a shorter settlement cycle

CSD Prague to operate first DLT settlement system
15 October 2024 Czech Republic
Reporter: Daniel Tison

The institution says this technology has the potential to revolutionise the way securities are recorded and trades are settled

Zumo introduces new MiCA compliant feature
18 September 2024 UK
Reporter: Clelia Frondaroli

Zumo’s new feature, the Oxygen MiCA compliance module, is said to provide CASPS with access to sustainability metrics for listed crypto-assets

ESAs propose improvements to SFDR
20 June 2024 Europe
Reporter: Klea Neza

The ESAs (European Supervisory Authorities) have called for a coherent sustainable finance framework that caters for both the green transition and enhanced consumer protection

ESMA provides update on DLT Pilot Regime to EU policymakers
04 April 2024 EU
Reporter: Bob Currie

This letter, sent to the European Commission, Parliament and Council, updates policy makers on the status of applications received by national regulators and highlights issues for attention raised during the project’s first year

ESAs dismiss DCCC appeal
07 February 2024 UAE
Reporter: Lucy Carter

The ESAs’ original decision was made following the European Commission’s December 2022 inclusion of the United Arab Emirates on its list of high-risk third countries

ESAs publish DORA technical draft standards
18 January 2024 France
Reporter: Lucy Carter

The Digital Operational Resilience Act is expected to come into effect in January 2025