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ESMA publishes final reports on CCP Recovery Regime

On 31 January 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its final reports on the recovery regime for central counterparties (CCPs), as required under the Regulation on CCP recovery and resolution (CCPRRR). The seven final reports are intended to further assist the preparedness of the market and ensure that CCPs can  restore their … Continue Reading

Latest FCA policy development update

On 7 August 2020, the FCA updated its latest policy development update web page. In terms of upcoming FCA publications, the policy development update notes that: A consultation paper on financial crime reporting is expected in Q3 2020. A consultation paper on exit fees in investment platforms and comparable firms is expected in 2021. A … Continue Reading

Amending the transitional period for third country benchmarks in the UK

On 22 July 2020, HM Treasury issued a policy paper explaining the government’s rationale for extending the transitional period for third country benchmarks under the UK Benchmarks Regulation to 31 December 2025. The EU Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) has directly applied in the UK since 1 January 2018. To ensure that the existing regime continues to … Continue Reading

Singapore company discloses potential US sanctions violations

On 28 May 2020, Flex Ltd (“Flex”), a Singapore-based electronics manufacturer listed on the NASDAQ, disclosed in its 2020 US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filing that it had initiated a voluntary self-disclosure to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) on 14 February 2019. The initial disclosure related to possible non-compliance with US … Continue Reading
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