FCA, BoE consult on changes to TR reporting requirements under EMIR
The FCA and Bank of England consult on changes to reporting requirements, procedures for data quality and registration of TRs under UK EMIR.
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BoE, PBoC renew GBP/RMB currency swap line
The People’s Bank of China and the Bank of England renew the existing reciprocal sterling/renminbi (RMB) currency swap line.
BoE launches first public CCP supervisory stress test
The Bank of England has launched its first public supervisory stress test of UK central counterparties (CCPs).
Martin Pluves joins BoE’s Financial Market Infrastructure Board
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has appointed Martin Pluves as an external member of the FMI Board.
BoE announces supervisory action against Euroclear UK and Ireland
The Bank of England announces a supervisory action over Euroclear UK and Ireland September 2020 operational settlement outage.
Sam Woods reappointed as CEO of PRA
Sam Woods gets reappointed by Her Majesty the Queen as Deputy Governor of the Bank of England with responsibility for Prudential Regulation.
BoE, HM Treasury to establish Central Bank Digital Currency Taskforce
The Bank of England and HM Treasury have today announced the joint creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Taskforce.
UK MPs seek clarity from Andrew Bailey on London Capital & Finance report
Andrew Bailey has to explain the concept of culpability with regards to the regulatory supervision of LCF.
GameStop trading frenzy sparks calls for FCA to outline benefits of short-selling
Bank of England’s Securities Lending Committee discusses whether FCA should make a public statement on the benefits of short-selling.
Andrew Bailey under fire for London Capital & Finance report
Andrew Bailey gets slammed for asking author of London Capital & Finance report to delete the reference to individual responsibility.
