Liquidity
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How Luxembourg tamed the ‘monster’ of a unified EU market
Backed by other small states, the duchy has thwarted the push for centralised supervision.
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FCA makes proposals on consolidated tape for UK equity markets
FCA says having multiple trading venues has benefits, but market participants need a single, centralized source of data for better overall market assessment.
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US Customers gain access to Japan’s Yen swap market
A CFTC no-action letter means that the commission will not take enforcement action against the JSCC for clearing swaps for US clients and US customers will gain access to better pricing and liquidity.
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Bitcoin lending facility agreements: The HODLER’s path to fiat liquidity
Institutional momentum continues as Bitcoin lending moves centre stage with English law widely used for structured finance and loan docs.
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The Basel Framework and regulatory status of gold – clarifying the status quo
Prudential rules that apply to gold under the domestic regimes which implement the Basel Framework in the EU, UK, and US.
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OSFI advances policy modernization amid industry transformation
OSFI’s Spring 2025 release flags new consultations on liquidity and capital adequacy.
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PRA publishes updated supervision framework for international banks
A guide to PRA’s final rules and policy on its approach to branch and subsidiary supervision.
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SIFMA conference highlights efficient, dynamic US equity markets
Rapid structural change is, however, leading to some industry challenges, which are accentuated by changes in investors’ needs
