For more detail on this and other regulatory developments, see the individual posts below.
EP calls for virtual currency watchdog: EP is calling for a watchdog at EU level to assess the risks virtual currencies present and propose any necessary but proportionate legislation.
Commission adopts MiFID 2 technical standards: The Commission has adopted further RTS and ITS under MiFID 2 and MiFIR.
ESMA publishes final indirect clearing RTS: ESMA has published its final draft RTS on indirect clearing under MiFIR and EMIR.
ESMA publishes opinion on ancillary business test: ESMA has published an opinion on draft MiFID 2 and MiFIR RTS relating to the ancillary business exemption.
FCA welcomes global FX code: FCA has welcomed the publication of the first part of BIS' global FX code which will eventually form part of the replacement for the current NIPS code.
Compliance Register 2016 Regulatory Summit: Dentons is pleased to be hosting and providing several speakers at the Compliance Register 2016 Regulatory Summit on 6 June. To book your place, please contact Ben Goh at the Compliance Register.
Compliance Register Financial Crime Compliance Certificate Programme: Dentons is pleased to be hosting and providing the morning presentations at the Compliance Register Financial Crime Compliance Certificate Programme.
FReD Live 14 June: In our breakfast seminar on 14 June, Rosali Pretorius will look at the scope of MiFID 2 and its core definitions, and consider their impact on other legislation, including on capital, derivatives and funds. You can register here.
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