The most relevant industry events and conferences where regulation of the fixed-income, derivatives, and ETF markets will be discussed.

Upcoming

July

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II/ Regulation
July 6, 2017 in Singapore

The revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and the accompanying new regulation (MiFIR) will effect a radical overhaul of the structure of derivatives trading in Europe. Planning and preparing for MiFID II/MiFIR is a huge task –which will gather pace during 2017. This conference offers an ideal opportunity to understand the new requirements and implications for market participants and the financial system, examining the detail and reasoning behind key MiFID II/MiFIR compliance requirements in areas as diverse as impacts on Asia, market structure, transparency requirements, reporting, product governance and intervention.

Understanding the Margin Requirements and New ISDA Credit Support Documents for Uncleared Swaps
July 7, 2017 in Singapore

This event will cover margin requirements, specifically the 2016 ISDA Variation Margin Protocol and the AEJ Bilateral CSA Templates and Disclosure Letters.

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II/Regulation
July 11, 2017 in London

With half a year to go until Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Regulation comes in to force, this conference takes stock of what we know so far and considers how firms can ensure compliance by 3 January 2018. MiFIR II/MiFIR has already changed European derivatives trading, and will have ripples beyond Europe’s borders. There is still uncertainty around crucial elements that will define both the scope and effectiveness of the regulations.

This event is the ideal opportunity to understand how to navigate the uncertainty, and how to continue to provide the best possible services to clients. We will look across the requirements including commodity derivatives, post-trade requirements, territorial scope, data and reporting, as well as ISDA initiatives to simplify compliance.

ISDA Symposium®Financial Benchmarks
July 12, 2017 in New York

Regulatory intervention on financial benchmarks was not initially part of the regulatory plan agreed by G20 leaders in 2009 but became a focus after some high profile cases of manipulation (e.g., LIBOR). Policymakers globally have been focusing on strengthening key benchmarks to ensure that they are as robust as possible and reduce any likelihood of their manipulation. Much of this work is based on 2013 Principles for Financial Benchmarks published by IOSCO. Currently, the Financial Stability Board is leading and coordinating work at the global level. In the E.U., regulation on financial benchmarks applies as of January 1, 2018. In addition to concerns over robust benchmarks and preventing manipulation, authorities in key financial centers are encouraging the market to develop alternative, nearly risk-free rates and designate fallbacks for contracts that continue to reference key inter-bank rates. In the United States, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee is leading work on alternative, nearly risk-free rates and is expected to select a rate in June 2017.

An Update on CCP Resilience, Recovery and Resolution
July 20, 2017 in New York

At this event, participants will learn about one of the central challenges of the modern regulatory framework. Recovery and resolution for both Europe and the U.S. will be discussed.