European Commission (EC)
Q&A: Alberto Pototschnig, Acer
Pulling it all together
EC investigating collusion in CDS market – Almunia
European competition commissioner confirms probe of banks' attempts to scupper CDS trading platforms
EU proposals give banks greater enforcement role, expert says
European Commission plans to expand anti-money laundering legislation
ESRB narrows its macro-prudential tools
The European Systemic Risk Board is about to announce a slimmed-down list of potential macro-prudential tools, but who has the power to use them is still the subject of debate. By Michael Watt
Lawyers question Eiopa’s powers to soft-launch Solvency II
Authority promises guidelines on early implementation of risk governance and Orsa rules, but some doubt remains
PRAs push back against potential EU rules on benchmarks
Price reporting agencies among the most vehement critics of potential EU rules on benchmark indexes
Lack of clarity on calculation parameters jeopardises long-term guarantees test
Concerns that technical specifications may be released only days before assessment is launched
Mifid delays cause frustration in OTC markets
Delays from the Council of the European Union in finalising its stance on the Mifid review mean the crucial trilogue negotiations are unlikely to commence before the second quarter of 2013
Commission targets January start for long-term guarantees assessment
Commission targets January start for long-term guarantees assessment
Phase-in of Solvency II a threat to level playing field, warn insurers
Phase-in of Solvency II a threat to level playing field, warn insurers
Investment in infrastructure set to rise as insurers seek yield
Swiss Re infrastructure deal shows developing appetite of insurers to finance long-term projects
European Parliament poised to defend corporate CVA exemption
The European Parliament is poised to defend a CVA exemption for trades with corporate and sovereign entities, as negotiations enter the final stages
Structured Products Europe: Prips scope could be extended, says EC official
European legislators are discussing the EC’s proposals on packaged retail investment products – and some believe the scope of the regulation should be extended
Insurers hope for agreement tomorrow on long-term guarantees assessment
Insurers concerned that assessment could overlap full-year reporting as debate over matching adjustment continues to delay impact test
CFTC could force funds to break US or European law
The CFTC's broad definition of a US person could leave European hedge funds facing conflicting rules
EU elections could derail Solvency II development, warn insurers
Solvency II must be completed this parliamentary term, insists Econ chair Sharon Bowles
Insurers welcome Eiopa’s review of capital charges on infrastructure and securitisations
Standard formula is too harsh and fails to reflect real risk of long-term finance, say insurers
Insurers push for new way to recognise equivalence of Canada
Regime recognition mechanism proposal should be agreed in Omnibus II, says Standard Life's Porteous
Bernardino calls for firm timetable for implementation of Solvency II
Eiopa chair warns "stagnant" Omnibus II negotiations threaten Solvency II timetable
Esma backtracks on indirect clearing
Final rules remove two controversial proposals, but revive regulators' concerns about access to clearing for small firms
Out of the ashes: Portigon’s rise from WestLB
Out of the ashes
Barnier proposes delay to Omnibus II vote
Commissioner proposes waiting for results of impact study on long-term guarantees in March 2013
Portigon abandons AMA for op risk capital calculation
Portigon – the entity that emerged from the break-up of WestLB – moves away from the AMA for op risk calculation after forced restructure