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Qualified Financial Contracts Recordkeeping Rule
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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

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Bill C-2: Enhancing Border and AML Enforcement
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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

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EU T+1 Settlement Readiness Roadmap
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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.

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The DSB’s Role in Global Reporting
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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

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Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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

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ISDA SwapsInfo Quarterly Review
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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

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Bay Street Games Update - Watch us in action! (Video)
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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.

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