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CFTC’s Operational Resilience Framework Rules
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

CFTC’s Operational Resilience Framework Rules

Regulatory Overview and Expected Regulatory Timeline, Required Governance of the Operational Risk Framework, The Three Required Component Programs/ Plans: Information and Technology Security (ITS) Program, Third-Party Relationship Program, and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan, Other Required Elements within the ORF

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South Africa G20 Trade Reporting
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

South Africa G20 Trade Reporting

Latest Developments to Achieve OTC Trade Reporting, Details of Strate being Licensed as a Trade Repository, Latest Developments and Next Steps for Trade Reporting in South Africa, Reporting Obligations in FSCA Conduct Standard

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Increasing Clearing in U.S. Treasuries Regulation
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

Increasing Clearing in U.S. Treasuries Regulation

Regulatory Overview and Timelines, Summary of the Four Rules Being Amended, Details of SEC Rule Requirements and Definition of “Eligible Secondary Market Transactions”, Summary of DTCC Proposals to Modify the GSD Rules

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OFR SFT-2 Reporting
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

OFR SFT-2 Reporting

Regulatory Overview and Timelines, Who Needs to Report: Reporting Thresholds, Delegation of Reporting Responsibilities, Reporting Instructions for Covered Reporters


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EU’s Transition to T+1 Securities Settlement
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

EU’s Transition to T+1 Securities Settlement

Recent Developments for EU’s Transition to T+1, Product Types In-Scope of T+1, Benefits of Transitioning to T+1 Settlement, Expected Regulatory Timelines, Most Affected Areas of Impact for Firms, Implementation Timeline and Activities

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