The EACT has responded to the European Commission's consultation on foreign exchange instruments. The response highlights that FX transactions undertaken for commercial purposes by non-financial companies should not be considered as financial instruments under MiFID as such transactions promote rather than threaten financial stability. Furthermore, the delineation between a spot and an FX forward transaction should take proper account of the existing market practices and any eventual change of interpretation and scope should not put a further compliance burden on non-financial companies.
A panel of experts preview the results of two major studies for 2021 undertaken by the EACT and PwC respectively, to understand the trends in corporate treasury as we transition into a post-pandemic environment.
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The latest edition contains the European financial market regulatory round-up, a roundtable with GLEIF on the use of the LEI in treasury, and more information about the 2021 EACT Award
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Jean-Marc Servat, EACT, takes a deep dive into the world of crypto assets to discuss why Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are capturing the attention of finance professionals.
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The latest edition contains the 2021 EACT Award, an interview with EACT Chair, Jean-Marc Servat, and more information about the upcoming Libor transition.
View MoreThe EACT has become a member of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC).
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