The EACT has responded to a joint consultation held by the European Supervisory Authorities on the risk-mitigation techniques for OTC-derivative contracts not cleared by a CCP. The margin requirements are meant to apply only to non-financial counterparties above the clearing threshold; however in our response we highlight that non-financial counterparties below the clearing threshold must be exempted from the requirements by default and that any prior agreement on exemption should not be necessary.
Trade Finance Innovation is a key topic for corporate treasurers. Recent decades have seen radical changes in the way we deal, shop, hedge, lend and pay, for example. Why shouldn't Trade Finance also deliver its full potential of transformation?
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The EACT is grateful for the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the implementation of the final Basel agreement in the EU. Read our position here.
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View the EACT's responses to the questions asked in the Consultation Paper on the MAR review report, published on the ESMA website.
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The latest issue features updates on what the new EU policy cycle for 2019-2024 will likely hold in store for financial services and corporate treasury, as well as event updates from various national associations.
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The latest issue features updates on the new Journeys to Treasury report, EURIBOR and EONIA benchmarks and how to benefit from the EMIR Refit.
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