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Global Markets Update
23 Mar 2023 Benchmark administrators warned to improve ESG disclosure
Authors: Mike Logie and Kirsty-McAllister Jones 1 The onshored version of EU Regulation 2016/1011 2 The onshored version of EU Regulation 2019/2089
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Global Markets Update
16 Mar 2023 ARRC formally recommends fallback rates and adjustment spreads for USD LIBOR
On 15 March 2023, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) formally recommended the replacement rates and related adjustment spreads to be used as…
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GLOBAL MARKETS UPDATE
13 Mar 2023 Spread-Adjusted USD SOFR ICE Swap Rate to be available from 3 July 2023
On 10 March 2023, ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) announced that, subject to continued satisfactory testing and feedback, its spread-adjusted USD SOFR ICE…
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global markets update
13 Mar 2023 EU extends intragroup exemptions under EU EMIR
On 13 February 2023, the EU officially extended until 30 June 2025 the temporary intragroup exemptions from clearing and margining available under EU EMIR .
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global markets update
01 Feb 2023 EU EMIR: European Commission proposes reform
In this briefing we consider some of the key proposed reforms to EU EMIR and the impact they might have.
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litigation trending update
30 Jan 2023 High Court allows service exclusively by NFT
Mr Justice Lavender noted in his judgment that approval was also granted for service by alternative means including by NFT airdrop in the case of Jones v…
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trade update
17 Jan 2023 EU Climate Action: Political Agreement on EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
In December 2022, a political agreement was reached at EU level on the introduction of an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ("CBAM").
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Global Market Update
21 Dec 2022 Federal Reserve Board implements statutory replacement rates for US dollar LIBOR contracts
On 16 December 2022, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) adopted final rule 12 CFR Part 253, "Regulation Implementing the Adjustable…
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litigation trending update
07 Dec 2022 High Court uses new gateway to make information order against overseas defendants
This analysis further builds on the recent development in Jones v Persons Unknown that a constructive trust may be imposed between an exchange and a victim of…
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GLOBAL MARKETS UPDATE
06 Dec 2022 Application of Synthetic US Dollar LIBOR under US and English Legislation
On 23 November 2022, the FCA launched a consultation on the wind-down of US dollar LIBOR, proposing to compel the publication of one-month, three-month and…
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RSSG UPDATE | AUSTRALIA
29 Nov 2022 Liquidation of Partnerships and Unincorporated Joint Ventures: What is the regime for priority payments?
Liquidation of Partnerships and Unincorporated Joint Ventures: What is the regime for priority payments?
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global markets update
24 Nov 2022 FCA extends synthetic sterling LIBOR and proposes synthetic US dollar LIBOR
On 23 November 2022, the FCA announced that it will continue to use its powers under the UK Benchmarks Regulation to compel LIBOR's administrator, ICE…
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Competition Law News
27 Oct 2022 Competition and consumer law penalties drastically increased, plus unfair contract terms prohibited in Australia
What you need to knowParliament has just passed an Act which drastically increases the potential maximum penalties that may be awarded by a Court for…
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global markets update
24 Oct 2022 High Court rules on "continuing" status of Lehman Brothers ISDA Events of Default in the context of Section 2(a)(iii)
On 11 October 2022, Mr Justice Hildyard handed down his judgment in Grant & Ors v FR Acquisitions Corporation (Europe) Ltd & Anor (Re Lehman Brothers…
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Competition Law News
29 Sep 2022 Competition and Consumer law reform begins: Substantial increase to maximum penalties and unfair contract terms to become illegal in Australia
The Australian Government has introduced a Bill which proposes to significantly increase maximum penalties under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA)…
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Competition Law News
09 Sep 2022 Federal Court imposes first custodial sentences on individuals in landmark cartel prosecution
A landmark decision by the Federal Court of Australia sees individuals handed first-ever sentences for criminal cartel conduct following an investigation by…
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ENERGY ALERT
06 Sep 2022 Australian electricity and gas markets - August update
In our August update, we take a look at the latest rule changes and market reviews affecting participants in the Australian electricity and gas markets.
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Competition Law News
19 Aug 2022 Competition and consumer law penalties to keep growing: Australian Government consulting on a draft bill to increase penalties to eye-watering levels
The Australian Federal Government has released Exposure Draft legislation which proposes to significantly increase competition and consumer law penalties.
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ENERGY ALERT
03 Aug 2022 Australian electricity and gas markets - July update
In our July update, we take a look at the latest rule changes and market reviews affecting participants in the Australian electricity and gas markets.
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Global Markets Update
26 Jul 2022 Federal Reserve proposes replacement rates under US Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act
On 19 July 2022, the US Federal Reserve requested feedback on proposed rules to establish replacement rates for US law-governed tough legacy USD LIBOR…
