Mifid
Mifid trading rules cast a shadow over position limits
Contracts caught will depend on trading obligation rules that are still unclear
Energy firms seek Mifid II data solution amid deadline fears
Lack of reliable market share estimates for crucial Mifid II test spurs action from industry as firms raise questions over submission timeframe
Energy firms seek Mifid II data solution amid deadline fears
Lack of reliable market share estimates for crucial Mifid II test spurs action from industry as firms raise questions over submission timeframe
‘Reauthorising’ CFTC could alter firms’ attitude to EU position limits
If the Commodity End-User Relief Act is passed, it could mean substantial industrial change in the US – and Europe
Questions remain after EC publishes position limits rules
Market participants raise concerns about extraterritoriality and hedge exemptions, while regulators are tipped to struggle
EU commodities regulation: outlook for 2017
Firms trading commodity derivatives are anticipating some sweeping regulatory changes this year while calling for increased clarity on many key rules. Risk.net looks at the regulatory year ahead
European energy clearing stalls amid conflicting rules
Energy trading volumes continue to rise in 2016
Energy firms given second escape path from Mifid II
Revival of capital test "a workable solution" for asset-heavy companies
UK-based energy firms consider fleeing Brexit
Trading units exploring relocation to avoid “years of uncertainty”, says AFM official
Q&A: Dutch watchdog on the pitfalls of Mifid II
Catching the right energy firms – and leaving others untouched – has been tough, says Esma task force member, Jasper Jorritsma
Mifid II impact on energy liquidity sparks fiery debate
Regulators and industry clash over interpretation of Mifid II market-making rules at industry event
FCA ‘working in background’ on Mifid commodity limits rules
Regulator builds out reporting platform to monitor position limit breaches
Disasters can give valuable lessons – Engie Global Markets CRO
Ken Robinson reflects on the ‘good, bad and ugly’ in energy risk management
Exchanges, energy brokers jostle for position ahead of Mifid II
EEX foray into non-MTF platforms sparks outcry from brokers
UK resists expansive view of Mifid II position limits
FCA suggests limits shouldn’t apply to OTC trades between non-EU entities
What’s good for the City is bad for UK commodity firms
In effort to retain passporting, Brexit negotiators may sacrifice commodity traders
Non-MTF products may let energy firms escape Mifid II
Critics slam 'loophole' as Germany's EEX launches new power and gas instruments
UK commodity traders face regulatory chaos from Brexit
Some trading units may move to EU to retain passporting rights
EU energy firms fret over ‘massive’ impact of CRD IV
Regulators should adjust capital regime for asset-heavy commodity companies, conference hears
Emir clearing mandate for NFCs is unjustified – EDF Trading
No good reason to subject energy firms to mandatory clearing, says firm's head of regulation
Shell compliance chief rues ‘perverse outcome’ of Mifid II
New EU rules may fragment liquidity and spur regulatory arbitrage, conference hears
EU energy firms kept waiting by stand-off over Mifid II rule
Progress on ancillary exemption halted by ‘political’ dispute between EC and Esma
Transparency may be hazardous to your health
Esma should fine-tune Mifid II disclosure rules before they wreck markets
Mifid II transparency rules shake up bank commodity desks
Role of voice set to dwindle, while e-trading sparks worries of predatory algos