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European Commission proposes “equivalence” extension for UK-based CCPs

11 November 2021 EU
Reporter: Bob Currie

Proposals, targeted for early 2022, aim to protect financial stability in the short term as well as medium-term objectives to reduce “risky over-reliance” on a third country

Sunil Daswani featured in OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives

10 November 2021 UK
Reporter: Bob Currie

The global OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model Lists recognise LGBT+ business leaders and allies who are breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive workplaces

UK policymakers announce central bank digital currency consultation

10 November 2021 UK
Reporter: Bob Currie

The consultation process, beginning in 2022, will guide decisions on whether to introduce a CBDC in the UK. If the project proceeds, the earliest date for the digital currency launch will be 2025-30

BoE outlines tier scheme to evaluate risks posed by non-UK CCPs

09 November 2021 UK
Reporter: Bob Currie

Bank of England proposes criteria for assessing systemic risks posed by incoming CCPs, designed to replace existing temporary recognition arrangements

FMSB, BoE and FCA agree Memorandum of Understanding

09 November 2021 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The MoU sets out a high-level framework formalising the cooperation between FMSB, BoE and FCA in relation to the delivery of FMSB’s primary objectives as recommended in the Fair and Effective Markets Review Final Report

Securities lending strength persists in October, says EquiLend NGT statistics

09 November 2021 US
Reporter: SFT

Trading activity on EquiLend’s NGT platform has climbed 21 per cent from October 2020, with notional value rising 30 per cent YoY

DTCC targets early 2022 to launch private market securities platform

09 November 2021 US
Reporter: Bob Currie

DSM platform will enable digitisation of private market securities using distributed and centralised infrastructure. It will launch initially for pre-IPO securities, but will extend to a wider range of private securities according to user demand

Standard Chartered launches Sustainable Account

09 November 2021 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The Sustainable Account solution offers clients flexibility, where they can retain access to their cash for day-to-day liquidity requirements as well as use surplus cash to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals