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Qualified Financial Contracts Recordkeeping Rule
13 CFR Part 148 Regulatory Overview and Timeline, Availability, Maintenance of Records, and Exemptions, 13 CFR Part 148 Detailed Recordkeeping Requirements: Position-Level Data, Master Data Tables, Counterparty Netting Sets, Legal Agreements, Collateral Details
Bill C-2: Enhancing Border and AML Enforcement
Rule Overview and New Enrolment Requirement, Mandatory Registration with FINTRAC for all Reporting Entities, Expanded Penalties for Non-Compliance, New Restrictions on Cash Transactions, Compliance Program Requirements, Expanded Information Sharing
EU T+1 Settlement Readiness Roadmap
On June 30, the EU T+1 Industry Committee released its High-Level Roadmap, setting the stage for a transition to T+1 securities settlement by October 11, 2027. See our Roadmap Purpose and Recommendations Overview, T+1 Operational Gating Events Timeline, and Financial Institutions T+1 Recommendations Dates and Details.
The DSB’s Role in Global Reporting
Overview of the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) Role, History and Governance Framework, The DSB’s Role in Global Reporting including DSB Identifiers Driving OTC Market Transparency and Global Regulations Powered by DSB Identifiers
Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)
Regulatory Overview & Timeline, Types of Crypto-Assets and Services Covered under MiCA, Rules for Issuers of Crypto-Assets, Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) Regulatory Framework and Prevention of Market Abuse Involving Crypto-Assets
ISDA SwapsInfo Quarterly Review
What is the SwapsInfo Quarterly Review? Key Highlights of the SwapsInfo Quarterly Review for the First Quarter of 2025, Key Highlights for Q1 2025: Interest Rate Derivatives, Key Highlights for Q1 2025: Credit Derivatives
Bay Street Games Update - Watch us in action! (Video)
Earlier this month, the Botsford team had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Bay Street Games, hosted by Capitalize for Kids. It was an unforgettable experience, rallying for a cause that truly matters: supporting youth mental health.