Mifid
UK-based energy firms consider fleeing Brexit
Trading units exploring relocation to avoid “years of uncertainty”, says AFM official
Bankers told to lead from the top on Mifid governance rules
Structured products issuers’ strategy should reflect new guidelines, say regulators
Q&A: Dutch watchdog on the pitfalls of Mifid II
Catching the right energy firms – and leaving others untouched – has been tough, says Esma task force member
Industry applauds 12-month Priips delay
Firms say Mifid alignment will minimise legal risks of key information documents
Mifid II impact on energy liquidity sparks fiery debate
Regulators and industry clash over interpretation of Mifid II market-making rules at industry event
New EU prudential framework proposed for investment firms
Non-bank Mifid firms could be subject to liquidity rules for first time
FCA ‘working in background’ on Mifid commodity limits rules
Regulator builds out reporting platform to monitor position limit breaches
EU trading obligation threatens US equivalence
Rigid criteria and poor data could make EU regime too narrow to achieve US recognition
Using FX algos: Towards smarter execution
Sponsored feature: HSBC
Data providers wrestle with systematic internaliser status
Covering 80% of venues is considered enough to approximate total market size under Mifid II
Forget your passport: London outside the single market
UK-based banks seek simplest way to retain EU access post-Brexit
Disasters can give valuable lessons – Engie Global Markets CRO
Ken Robinson reflects on the ‘good, bad and ugly’ in energy risk management
Exchanges, energy brokers jostle for position ahead of Mifid II
EEX foray into non-MTF platforms sparks outcry from brokers
Dealers leave buy side guessing on Mifid trade reporting
Clients face tougher reporting rules if dealers don’t become systematic internalisers
Voice-to-text software touted as Mifid II quoting fix
Quotes given over phone can be transcribed and broadcast, claim ‘soft turret’ firms
UK resists expansive view of Mifid II position limits
FCA suggests limits shouldn’t apply to OTC trades between non-EU entities
What’s good for the City is bad for UK commodity firms
In effort to retain passporting, Brexit negotiators may sacrifice commodity traders
Esma buys time to fix broken client clearing chains
Two-year clearing delay for small firms might allow indirect model to be built
Non-MTF products may let energy firms escape Mifid II
Critics slam 'loophole' as Germany's EEX launches new power and gas instruments
Data muddle fears follow EC adoption of key Mifid RTS
Industry wants to avoid the emergence of multiple identifiers and is worried ISINs will not be adopted globally for derivatives
Brexit is a tragedy for EU financial services regulation
Loss of influence belies critical role UK played in crafting sensible financial rules
Esma grasps at solution to Mifid data woes
UK to stay in data aggregation project despite Brexit
Mifid speeds drive towards regional swaps-booking models
Brexit adds impetus for decentralisation of booking hubs to Asia
UK commodity traders face regulatory chaos from Brexit
Some trading units may move to EU to retain passporting rights