The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) has launched a first consultation on the principles governing its fee model for its upcoming Unique Product Identifier (UPI) service
CFTC approves NFA’s swap dealer capital model
The National Futures Association’s (NFA’s) swap dealer capital model has been deemed comparable with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) own swap dealer capital model requirements and review programme.
ORX driving collaboration among financial firms to fight cyber risk
The Operational Riskdata Exchange Association (ORX) is attempting to foster greater understanding and collaboration among financial firms to safeguard against the growing array of cyber threats.

Bank of England speech revives UK negative interest rate speculation
A speech from a Bank of England official has rekindled speculation that the central bank might be seriously considering cutting the UK base rate, currently at 0.1%, into negative territory saying this could provide a significant economic stimulus.

ECB’s aim of encouraging cross-border eurozone bank mergers faces hurdles
Fitch Ratings sees significant obstacles to the European Central bank’s (ECB) desire for cross-border consolidation in the eurozone banking sector to improve resilience.
SEC braces for change of leadership and approach
Hester Peirce, a Republican commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) paid tribute to the agency’s former chair, Jay Clayton, an independent, praising his handling of market volatility triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic and his style of leadership.
IOSCO supports setting up board to promote sustainability in capital markets
Establishing a Sustainability Standards Board (SSB) has won the support of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to help promote consistency and comparability across capital markets and to reduce the risk of fragmentation around sustainability disclosures.
AMF/AFM propose EU ESG framework
A joint framework proposed by market regulators in France and the Netherlands, aimed at greening the EU economy, could become a core part of the European Commission’s sustainable finance strategy.
AXA warns UK money market funds are at risk from negative rates
The UK’s £47bn ($64bn) money market fund sector could be at risk should the Bank of England pursue negative interest rates, according to AXA Investment Managers.
European banks are robust, but EBA warns over deterioration in assets
The European Banking Authority is concerned about the quality and structurally low profitability of European banks’ assets, despite their solid capital and liquidity positions.