ECSDA views and news
ESMA updates the Questions and Answers on CSDR
On 12 November 2018, ESMA has updated his Questions and Answers (Q&As) with regard to the implementation of the Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR). The new entries relate to the provision of services in another Member State and to Settlement Discipline (cash
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Settlement in DKK is now possible on T2S
On 27 October, Danmarks Nationalbank has connected its real-time gross settlement and collateral management system to the ECB T2S platform. The same week-end, VP Securities, the Danish Central Securities Depository and ECSDA member, has facilitated the first settlement in Danish Krone.
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ESMA updates the Questions and Answers on CSDR
On 27 September 2018, ESMA has updated his Q&As regarding the implementation of CSDR. It clarifies practical issues on the implementation of the new CSDR regime, giving more information about settlement discipline, book entry form requirements and organisational requirements.
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EU Settlement Discipline Standards published in the Journal
On 13 September 2019, the Final Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on Settlement Discipline have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The standards are mandated by the CSD Regulation and constitute part of a binding package providing
Read more.More CSDs get authorised under CSDR
Updated 19 September 2018 We are truly happy to see that the list of European Central Securities Depositories Association (ECSDA) members that have been authorised under the new pan-European Union regulation is increasing. The CSDs that have received the authorisation to function under the
Read more.ECSDA response to the EC on the use of digital tools and processes in company law
The recent proposal by the Commission for a Directive regarding the digital tools and processes in company law gives rise to the importance of taking into account the already existing identification for financial institutions. European CSDs call upon policymakers to
Read more.ECSDA consults on the draft Settlement Fail Penalties Framework
9 July 2018 Today, ECSDA makes available the draft version of its future ECSDA Settlement Fail Penalties Framework (the Framework). The document aims at creating a harmonised and coherent set of rules and considerations for creation and operation of
Read more.ECSDA views on migration to ISO20022
European CSDs support a coherent use of the same standard globally. At this stage, we see that earlier standards are more in use for securities communication across the globe. However, we note that several pan-European infrastructure projects and regulatory initiatives
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European CSDs welcome a clear ECB guidance on FMI Cyber resilience
On 10 April 2018, the European Central Bank (ECB) launched a public consultation on the ECB’s draft report with proposed Cyber Resilience Oversight Expectations (CROE) for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs). The CROE includes the ECB’s expectations in terms of cyber
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