Research
The relationships between SFDR, NFRD and EU Taxonomy
The EU Taxonomy, SFDR and NFRD, are all relevant for sustainability disclosure but have some overlaps.
Q&A
Uncleared margin rules – what you need to know
The final two phases of Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) pose unique challenges to trading desks.
Q&A
Q&A with Minister of State for the Social, Solidarity and Responsible Economy at the French Ministry of Finance, Olivia Grégoire
Minister Grégoire discusses the importance of gender diversity in finance, and how sustainability lies at the heart of economic progress.
News
Tax trades? How much? This idea makes traders flinch
Hong Kong increased its financial transaction tax in February, while jurisdictions in the U.S. and Europe debate a similar move.
Article
The inflation regime change is already upon us
A new 'inflationary regime' - what is this like, how can we tell, and what does the future hold?
Article
MiFID II/MiFIR review will be both broad and technical
The upcoming MiFID II/MiFIR review will be less a “tidying up” than a wholesale reform that attempts to address a diverse range of priority areas, according to the European Commission.
News
LIBOR enters ‘final chapter’ as global regulators set end dates
Regulators kicked off the final countdown for the London interbank offered rate Friday, ordering banks to be ready for the end of a much maligned benchmark that’s been at the heart of the international financial system for decades.
Article
SECs new valuation rule 2a-5 mandates greater pricing transparency
SEC's new rule 2a-5 is the latest step in a broader push for further transparency and regulation on pricing methodologies and inputs.
Q&A
Q&A with European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, Mairead McGuinness
In this edition, we speak to Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union.
Research
Tech, banks, retail may see double (tax) on foreign-credit rules
A broad swathe of companies face higher effective tax rates that may eventually affect results, given we believe a U.S. proposal to restrict the foreign-tax credit may be approved this year.