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FRA approves model short selling contracts

22 October 2026 Egypt
Reporter: Theodore Law

Following FRA Decision No. 155 of 2026, the new model contract standardises the procedural roles, fees, and collateral obligations for transactions executed via the MCDR centralised lending platform

ESMA specifies requirements on post-trade risk reduction services

21 October 2026 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Meeting these conditions allows for certain OTC derivative transactions to be exempt from the clearing obligation under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation 3

ESMA seeks evidence on tokenised collateral for EU CCPs

09 October 2026 Europe
Reporter: Matthew Challis

The European Securities and Markets Authority will examine how different tokenisation models would operate under central counterparties, particularly in the event of a clearing member default

SFS: T+1 readiness gaps persist as firms confront tighter recall and return timelines

25 September 2026 UK
Reporter: Theodore Law

ESMA consults on clearing activity at third-country CCPs

19 August 2026 Europe
Reporter: Theodore Law

EBA consults on reporting framework for ISDA’s SIMM

10 August 2026 Europe
Reporter: Theodore Law

The proposed reporting requirements will give the EBA the necessary information to act as the central validator of pro forma models under the EMIR

FCA introduces new MiFIR rules to cut reporting costs by £100m

04 August 2026 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has introduced a number of key changes to the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation, which will take effect from 3 April 2028

ESAs propose amendments to bilateral margin framework

04 August 2026 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The amendments respond to requests from market participants and support the European Supervisory Authorities broader objectives of simplification and burden reduction

T+1 move for Asia Pacific presents high stakes for securities finance, says report

22 July 2026 Asia Pacifc
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The paper by the Securities 91ԭƬ Association and WTS Hansuke is intended as a strategic, securities financing-focused framework to support national discussions on T+1

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