EU watchdogs launch new governance structure to support T+1 transition
The move is set to support the shift to T+1 through overseeing and managing the key elements of the transition, currently set for October 2027.
Regulation
SEC unveils new crypto task force
The initiative has been introduced by Mark Uyeda who was appointed acting SEC chair earlier this week by the new US administration.
CFTC approves Eurex dividend options for US trading
Specifically, EURO STOXX 50 Index Dividend Options and EURO STOXX Banks Index Dividend Options can now be directly traded from the US.
ESMA launches first stage of bond CTP selection process
Parties interested in becoming the bond CTP are invited to register and submit requests to participate by 7 February 2025.
The TRADE predictions series 2025: A regulatory outlook
Market commentators hailing from Cboe Global Markets, REGnosys, SteelEye, and Berenberg unpack the important roles watchdogs are set to have through 2025 and beyond, including increased remits, the importance of top-down direction, and key changes following recent elections.
The TRADE predictions series 2025: The evolving regulatory landscape
Thought leaders from Instinet, Duco, Cboe Clear Europe, SteelEye, and Euronext unpack the plethora of market structure and regulatory changes expected in 2025 and beyond, touching on T+1, DORA, Emir 3.0 and more.
A look into the centrally cleared future
Wesley Bray explores the latest rule changes for fixed income clearing in the US, what institutions should be most conscious of, how to navigate these changes and what their impact will likely be on competition.
‘Transparency advocate’ Paul Atkins to succeed Gensler as SEC chair
Current chair Gary Gensler is set to officially depart on 20 January 2025.
SEC approves first round-the-clock exchange
24X has received approval – dependent on amendments – to operate as a 24-hour exchange for equities.
SEC approves FICC access models and segregated accounts and margin rule filings
New proposed rules address the Commission’s new requirements for including margin in the broker-dealer reserve formulas, as well as highlighting the similarities between the Agent Clearing Service and other agent clearing models.