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A more or less meaningful vote
With a predicted week to go until the 'meaningful vote', where next for the Withdrawal Agreement? See our thoughts on possible outcomes, scenarios - and constitutional crises.
SFTR and CSDR – the benefits of alignment
By the end of 2020 the securities settlement landscape will operate very differently to today. As firms prepare for that future, we believe SFTR and CSDR projects should be closely aligned to maximise cross-programme efficiencies
A perfect storm for the future of dealing?
Ever increasing demands on buy-side dealing are encouraging investment firms to consider radical change. Here we explore why outsourcing is one of the solutions now being increasingly chosen
Is the ‘buy side’ ready for SFTR?
As the European Commission finally indicates they will be approving SFTR Level II legislation this week, how are the asset owner lenders going to satisfy their obligations?
Brexit and the Bundestag – another vote to keep an eye on
While the UK focuses on the EU Withdrawal Act, an amendment to the German Banking Act could help underpin financial stability.
Brexit: is clarity emerging in the regulatory landscape?
While the Withdrawal Agreement languishes in the quagmire of Parliamentary procedure, real change is emerging - and even becoming clearer in intensity and scope.