Looming regulatory deadlines – such as the impending roll-out of Europe’s Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) – are rarely welcomed by compliance teams at buy- and sell-side firms. But the introduction of this complex and far-reaching regulation, starting April 2020, offers market participants a significant opportunity. Firms that have so far adopted a tactical approach … Continued

SFTR is designed to enhance transparency of Securities Finance Transactions (SFTs) for all financial and non-financial EU entities and, branches of non-EU entities. The reporting obligation begins 11 April 2020 for investment firms, followed by a nine-month phased approach for other firms. Need a quick introduction to the key details of the regulation? Download our … Continued

United States and European Union reporting requirements imposed on investment managers have exploded since the Global Financial Crisis and, with the imminent arrival of SFTR in Europe, it seems poised to expand again. The challenge of reporting trades, transactions and contracts in multiple jurisdictions requires firms to embrace technology as regulators continue to look to … Continued

After several delays earlier this year, the European Commission has finally approved the draft technical standard (RTS) for SFTR. The European Parliament now have up to six months to scrutinize the legislation, which has been changed from the previous three-month suggestion. That means that the regulation will be published in the official journal by July … Continued

Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) requirements are expected to be adopted by the European Commission (EC) by Q1 2019. Prior to finalisation, the EC and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) must resolve some differences over the SFTR level 2 Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS), but no further material changes are expected.