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EC reveals UK plans for MiFID framework post Brexit
17 July 2020 Brussels
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

During the transition period, the EC explained that the EU and the UK will negotiate an agreement on a new partnership

ESMA publishes MiFIR review reports
17 July 2020 Paris
Reporter: Rebecca Delaney

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its first two review reports on the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation transparency regime

WeMatch hits record high daily balance; confirms new US launch date
17 July 2020 London
Reporter: Drew Nicol

WeMatch has hit a $20 billion record high on the ongoing balance matched and managed in its securities financing platform this week

Wirecard scandal: ESMA investigation of BaFin neglects short selling ban
16 July 2020 Paris
Reporter: Drew Nicol

The controversial short selling ban of Wirecard shares in 2019 will not be reviewed as part of ESMA's inquiry into BaFin’s actions in the lead up the fintech firm’s collapse.

Euronext gets Danish approval for VP Securities acquisition
16 July 2020 Amsterdam
Reporter: Natalie Turner

Euronext has clearance from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority to acquire all of VP Securities

BNY Mellon SBL revenue hits two-year high
16 July 2020 New York
Reporter: Natalie Turner

BNY Mellon achieved a 28 percent year on year revenue increase to secure its highest quarterly earnings since 2018

Steven Maijoor set to step down as ESMA chair
16 July 2020 Paris
Reporter: Rebecca Delaney

The European Securities and Markets Authority's chair Steven Maijoor will vacate his role next March after reaching the maximum 10-year term limit

REGIS-TR UK gains new CEO
15 July 2020 London
Reporter: Drew Nicol

John Kernan is stepping up from acting chief operating officer to become CEO and board member of REGIS-TR UK

Broadridge's SRD II solution gains "record" interest
15 July 2020 London
Reporter: Rebecca Delaney

The Broadridge solution was launched in response to the "urgent requirement" for financial institutions to comply with SRD II, concerning global proxy voting and shareholder disclosure, by 3 September.

EACH updates CSDR SDR framework
15 July 2020 Brussels
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses has updated its CSDR literature to reflect the decisions to implement Article 19, which governs the collection of calculations and collection of cash penalties under the SDR, despite reservations about

Shane Martin to leave JPMorgan Chase
14 July 2020 London
Reporter: Drew Nicol

Martin is set to leave the investment bank after less than two years, SLT understands

Axoni brings on two from EquiLend
14 July 2020 New York
Reporter: Natalie Turner

In May, Axoni welcomed former EquiLend global co-head of business development and product management Dow Veeranarong as its newest director, now it brought on Alvin Oh, another former-EquiLend director to join her