EACT has submitted a response to ESMA's consultation on the draft Regulatory Technical Standards for the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR), that mandates double-sided reporting for non-financial corporates entering into repo transactions. The brief EACT response argues that given the difficulties with EMIR transaction reporting - on which the SFTR reporting is copied - all non-financial counterparties should be exempt from the reporting obligation.
Ahead of the EACT in Action session at the 2025 EACT Summit, read this GLEIF document to learn why Verification of Payee has become a crucial tool for fraud-conscious treasurers.
View MoreThe EACT is pleased to remind all members about the deadline: 31 Juanuary 2025 for nominations for the 6th EACT Award 2025.
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As a new chapter is opening for the European Union, with a new European Commission soon in place and a new European Parliament now elected, it is time for some fresh thinking to set up the EU economy for success and competitiveness.
View MoreAs adoption of real-time and other payment types increases across the globe, fraud detection strategies must also evolve. In parallel, the regulatory bodies overseeing payments are adapting their requirements.
View MoreEACT Board Member, Guillermo De La Fuente has been selected as member of the European Banking Authority (EBA)'s Stakeholder Group.
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