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.
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View MoreThe EACT is grateful for the opportunity to respond to the European Commission's consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy. Read our position here.
View MoreTarek is an experienced public affairs expert, specialising in EU financial regulation and has previously advised financial and non-financial companies across the entire financial services value chain on their EU policy advocacy strategies at FleishmanHillard. Tarek has a profound understanding of the regulatory issues impacting treasury and of the strategic objectives of the EACT.
View MoreRead the EACT's response to the European Commission's new digital finance strategy for Europe / FinTech action plan.
View MoreThe EACT is grateful for the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the implementation of new retail payments strategy. Read our position here.
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