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Market participants welcome outcomes-based approach, but need clarity where rules differ
Swiss regulator fast-track key to cleared Saron swaps launch
Ice warns against rushing new products into clearing, however
CCPs say central bank access needed to avoid liquidity crisis
Uniform access to deposit accounts and overnight liquidity vital, say market participants
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Singapore remains in the running for the first wave of equivalence, which the EC indicated is likely to be released in November
Jeth Lee, SGX
The present HQLA requirements for the LCR are excessive, and have a negative impact on lending
Hal Scott, Harvard Law School
Much of the [Mifid II] work has been done with London as the largest financial centre and part of the EU. Unfortunately, after the [Brexit] decision, it will not be
Thomas Book, Eurex Frankfurt
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Unwanted Kingdom: managing no-deal Brexit risks
UK-based dealers must plan now if they are to handle trades that extend beyond Brexit day
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The US Treasury’s suggested loosening of restrictions on high-quality liquid assets could boost the market for asset-backed securities and act as a fillip to lending, say experts. An analysis by Risk.net shows 0.3% of total HQLA held by the eight largest banks currently consists of Level 2B instruments.
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