European Union (EU)
EU rapporteur says Mifid II is ‘too complicated’
Bankers claim new rules “trap liquidity”
EU insurers lament barriers to infrastructure investment
European Commission’s efforts to attract insurers’ money could have opposite effect
Firms weigh benefits as EU power market coupling expands
Electricity market fundamentals holding back price convergence, traders say
EU commodity trading firms face capital punishment
Imposing CRD IV on trading houses, utilities and oil majors makes no sense
SSM: banks fret over giant supervisor's first steps
New watchdog a great idea in theory, banks say - but early months have been difficult
Bulgaria power market faces challenges, conference told
Electricity trading hampered by poor transparency, export fees and market structure
Q&A: SSM's Nouy on Europe's capital confusion
Chair of eurozone watchdog tells Risk.net member states should ditch carve-outs
Gazprom claims highlight stranglehold over European gas
But EC antitrust probe does not hold the answer to Europe's energy dependence
EU SFT rules on collateral consent create legal conundrums
Reuse, title transfer, reporting and derivatives in scope scrutinised
Revamping of Korea's clearing model up for parliamentary vote
Pressure mounts to push through a crucial bill needed for CCP equivalence
EU and US position limits will hit the wrong target
Dodd-Frank and Mifid II won't stop market disorder but will penalise hedgers
Power capacity mechanisms worry EU electricity traders
Schemes pose threat to electricity markets and integration, firms say
UK power grid needs investment to keep lights on in future
Capacity crunch looms due to uncertainty and congestion, warns Genscape’s Dale
EU exit not disastrous to UK investors: Lamont
Black Wednesday chancellor says turmoil fears following UK withdrawal overblown
EU court to rule on UK challenge to ECB's clearing policy
Verdict due on March 4 in first of three UK complaints about eurozone clearing
Metals traders shun clearing due to Emir, says LME chief
Emir segregated accounts pushing firms to trade OTC, says Jones
Remit delegated reporting leaves unanswered questions
Firms struggle to work out reporting mechanics before October deadline
Capacity mechanisms spark concern from power traders
Zest for subsidies could threaten plans for unified EU electricity market
Cyber insurance targets wayward threat – as best it can
Questions over policy design and coverage blight nascent industry
Equity derivatives in scope for FTT, say experts
But broad-based European tax unlikely to gain quick traction
‘Grexit’ and radical Greek bond restructuring not expected
Extension of maturities and lower interest rates more likely
EU ETS to become bigger priority for industrials
Strengthening prices increase need for risk management, firms say
Energy traders seek deal on Remit delegated reporting
EC and Acer guidance generates questions about process and liability