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OSTTRA granted exemptions on mandatory clearing obligations
08 July 2025 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

With the exemption now in place, the OSTTRA service can better optimise risk reduction through a more liquid and widely traded contract

ESMA sets out UCITS eligible assets framework
27 June 2025 Europe
Reporter: Justin Lawson

The advice follows a comprehensive assessment of how the directive has been implemented across member states

ESMA calls for evidence on streamlining financial transaction reporting
23 June 2025 Europe
Reporter: Jack McRae

ESMA hopes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs as well as maintain strong levels of transparency and oversight from the authorities

TS Imagine data highlights growth in trading volumes
04 June 2025 US
Reporter: Clelia Frondaroli

The data reflected an acceleration in the buy side’s adoption of electronic tools and workflows, which the company says is in response to growing pressure for scalability

Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council sets T+1 move for October 2027
23 January 2025 Switzerland
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Synchronising the T+1 transition date for the UK, Europe, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein is in the interests of concerned markets and users, the council says

Authorities welcome new governance structure for T+1 transition in EU
23 January 2025 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

ESMA has recommended 11 October 2027 as the optimal date for the phased transition to T+1 in the EU

ESMA launches selection of the CTP for bonds
03 January 2025 France
Reporter: Klea Neza

The authority intends to adopt a decision on the selected applicant by early July 2025

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