2013

Clearing Threshold Calculations

Based on ESMA’s Q&A document, the following rules apply for calculating the clearing threshold within a group of counterparties:

  • NFC (EU) with NFC (EU) of same group: double counting of trades.
  • NFC (EU) of the group with external counterparty: single counting of trades.
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ESMA publishes updated Q&A document

Shortly before year end, ESMA published an updated version of their Q&A document with focus on reporting obligations of ETD's, exchange traded contracts. Amongst others, ESMA describes in detail the reporting obligations for parties involved in the execution chain of ETD's, i.e. from the client to the central clearing counterparty (CCP) and the roles of other parties involved in between, i.e. the bank and the clearing member.
ESMA's Q&A document as of December 20, 2013.

Tweet from the sales desk ...

So far 15+ corporates decided to use EMIRate, 70+ leads and prospects in the pipeline.

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EMIRate presentation slots again available from week 48 onwards

Please note that our presentation slots are almost fully booked ...

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EMIR training in London is full.

EMIR training in London is full.

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ESMA appoints four repositories, reporting to start on February 12, 2014

ESMA today appointed four repositories.

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New partner Scandinavian Financial Solutions

Scandinavian Financial Solutions become exclusive partner for Sweden.

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November 21 - we will speak at a EuroFinance training ...

Martin Sadleder will speak about EMIR and its implications on corporates at a EuroFinance training on November 21, 2013.

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ESMA updates Q&A regarding LEI

Not so breaking news, taking into account the mountain high pile of still unresolved and definitely more important issues ..., but at least a clear statement who is authorised to issue a pre-LEI.

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