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Bitcoin is unlikely to trigger a wider market crash

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INTERNATIONAL

The launch last month on two major US futures exchanges of derivative contracts on bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, will broaden bitcoin’s ownership…

EU's MiFID II still challenging despite delay

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EU

Recent developments in EU financial markets regulation.

Market volatility endangers moves to replace LIBOR

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INTERNATIONAL

The transition away from LIBOR.

UK and non-EU financial services trade will grow

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UK/EU

According to the Commission, the decision was made solely on the basis of giving the EU more time to strengthen the attractiveness of EU-based clearers. With the Commission…

EU markets standards deadlines may be over-ambitious

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EU

Proposed new regulatory standards for EU financial markets.

EU/UK financial trading risks need close monitoring

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EU/UK

Hedge funds are systemically important participants in financial markets and their preference for leverage amplifies their impact, especially when interest rate changes prompt…

Indonesia-Malaysia competition over food exports grows

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INDONESIA/MALAYSIA

Malaysia, long a major supplier of poultry to the city-state, banned chicken exports last month. Indonesia and Malaysia are the top two exporters of palm oil. Jakarta lifted a ban…

US crypto regulation tightens amid federal gridlock

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US

While not as scathing as a broader March report from the White House on cryptos, it adds another drumbeat to the Biden administration's hardening attitude to crypto regulation…

UK and EU financial reforms will have modest impact

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EU/UK

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the 'Edinburgh Reforms', which seek to loosen regulations in order to boost post-Brexit growth and innovation. EU reforms include plans to…

Exclusion will undermine Brazil’s carbon market plan

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BRAZIL

While this could help decarbonise the country’s industry and attract investments in offsetting projects, the exclusion of the agriculture and livestock sector from the…