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EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products

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The European Commission (EC) is in the process of implementing its “Union database” (UDB) to track all renewable gases and liquid fuels. Gases and fuels, whether produced in the EU or imported, will need to be registered in...more

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ISDA Launches Version 1.0 of Definitions for Digital Asset Derivatives

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The Definitions aim to support the safe and efficient development of the digital asset derivatives market through consistent contractual standards. On January 26, 2023, the International Swaps and Derivatives...more

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The Long Arm of the CFTC: What Stakeholders in Brazil and Latin America Should Know

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Established in 1974 in Washington, D.C., the CFTC was originally responsible for overseeing and regulating the commodity futures and options markets in the United States. Initially, its primary focus was to regulate trading...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

LabCFTC Educates the Public on Digital Assets

Last week, the CFTC issued a “Digital Assets Primer” that was published by its LabCFTC.  If you had just arrived in the 21st century from another time or planet, this 36-page PowerPoint-style presentation would provide you...more

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ISDA’s Legal Guidelines Herald a Smarter Future for Derivatives Contracts

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In a new publication, ISDA explores the benefits of digitization and blockchain solutions for global foreign exchange derivatives markets. As blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) use cases continue to grow...more

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Key Regulatory Developments in Hong Kong and Singapore: May 2020

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Regulators seek to address “rolling bad apples”, bank culture reform, and cryptocurrency derivatives. This blog post summarises key regulatory developments that took place in Hong Kong and Singapore in May 2020, as...more

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission - 2019 in Review: CFTC 2019 Enforcement and Regulatory Developments and a Look Forward

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In 2019, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) experienced significant changes in leadership, including the appointment of Dr. Heath P. Tarbert as the Commission’s 14th Chairman. The Division of...more

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European Systemic Risk Board Recommends Options for Addressing Procyclicality in Derivatives Markets and Securities Financing...

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The European Systemic Risk Board has published a report on mitigating the procyclicality of margins and haircuts in derivatives markets and securities financing transactions. The report assesses the systemic risks arising...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

ISDA Reopens the CDS NTCE Protocol

ISDA has reopened the CDS NTCE Protocol prior to its effective date on Jan. 27, 2020. The Protocol will remain open for adherence until noon on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. ...more

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Latest UK Developments on the Regulation of Cryptoassets

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FCA finalises guidance on cryptoassets and consults on product intervention measures. FCA guidance on the regulation of cryptoassets - As previously reported in this blog, the FCA consulted on guidance on cryptoassets...more

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10 Key Regulatory Focus Areas for UK/European Wholesale Markets in 2019 – Progress Report

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These topics are attracting particular attention because they are either at a key stage in the regulatory change or implementation cycle, or because uncertainty and inconsistency in their recent implementation means that they...more

Orrick - Derivatives in Review

SA-CCR Proposal Receives Forceful Public Comments

On March 18, the extended comment period ended for the Standardized Approach for Calculating the Exposure Amount of Derivative Contracts (“SA-CCR”) rule (the “Proposed Rule”) proposed by the Federal Reserve Board (“Board”),...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Smart Contracts That Violate the Commodity Exchange Act: What Parties Are Liable?

In recent years, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has devoted significant resources to addressing how the requirements of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the regulations thereunder apply to...more

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10 Key Regulatory Focus Areas for UK/European Wholesale Markets in 2019

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As we approach the end of the post-crisis regulatory reform agenda, we are still witnessing fast-paced regulatory developments that are undeniably and significantly driven by Brexit — with no signs of things slowing down in...more

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Canadian Regulators Issue Revised Derivatives Dealer and Adviser Business Conduct Rule Proposal

On June 14, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment a revised version of Proposed National Instrument 93-101 – Derivatives: Business Conduct (Business Conduct Rule). The Business Conduct Rule...more

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FCA Statement on Cryptocurrency Derivatives

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FCA warns providers of cryptocurrency derivatives of their regulatory obligations. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a statement reminding businesses offering cryptocurrency derivatives of the requirement...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Priorités de l’AMF dans le cadre de la revue d’EMIR

This alert examines the priorities of the AMF (French SEC) regarding the amended EMIR regulation. ...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Projet de règlement de la Commission européenne modifiant le règlement 648/2012 dit « règlement EMIR »

This alert examines the draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation 648/2012 aka « EMIR Regulation » and Communication from the Commission to the EU Parliament and Council as well as to the European Central Bank. ...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Règlement délégué 2017/751 du 16 mars 2017 de la Commission

This alert examines the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/751 of 16 March 2017 amending Delegated Regulations (EU) 2015/2205, (EU) 2016/592 and (EU) 2016/1178 as regards the deadline for compliance with clearing...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Investment Management Update - March 2016

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Below is a summary of recent investment management developments that affect registered investment companies, private equity funds, hedge funds, investment advisers, and others in the investment management industry. SEC, FINRA...more

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European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation Relating to EMIR Clearing Obligations for Certain Credit Derivative Contracts

On March 1, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing the European Union regulation on derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (“EMIR”). EMIR requires mandatory clearing of...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Draft Derivatives Laws Issued for the Canadian Cooperative System Harmonize Divergent Provincial Approaches

Draft derivatives regulations and a revised draft of the uniform Capital Markets Act (CMA) were issued in August 2015 as part of the process to implement the new Cooperative Capital Market Regulatory System (Cooperative...more

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New CFTC Cybersecurity Standards Are Coming Soon

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On September 29, 2015, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad delivered a “State of the Derivatives Marketplace” speech before the 3rd Annual OTC Derivative Summit North America. The speech...more

Orrick - Finance 20/20

EBA Releases Key Information on EU G-SIIs

On July 28, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a chart setting out the key metrics used to identify global systemically important institutions (G-SIIs) in the EU. The chart contains information on the size,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Valuing Derivatives in a Bank Bail-In

Under the EU’s Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (“BRRD”), one of the key powers given to national resolution authorities is the ability to impose losses on, or “bail-in”, certain financial liabilities of the failing...more

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