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30 June 2016

Brexit, EBF, UCITS, IORP II, ECB, Bank of England, BCBS and more.

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  Articles from 23 June 2016 - 30 June 2016

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EBF: Statement on result of UK referendum on EU membership
Wim Mijs, Chief Executive of the European Banking Federation (EBF) provides statement on result of UK referendum on EU membership.
EBF draft response to the BCBS consultation on internal models
The EBF welcomes the international debate on the use of internal rating based (IRB) models for regulatory purposes.
 
  Asset Management
 
 
ESMA publishes the responses to its Discussion Paper on UCITS share classes
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published the responses received to the Discussion Paper on UCITS share classes.
Investment & Pensions Europe: IORP II compromises on cross-border funding, requires stranded-asset check
Sweeping reforms of European pension regulation are set to be announced imminently, including a concession on funding for cross-border IORPs and new requirements to assess the environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks of holdings.
 
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Graham Bishop 30 minute webcast: Brexit effects on the UK financial services industry and economy
Graham Bishop spoke at a CSFI lunchtime debate yesterday with John Redwood MP, Alexandria Carr (Mayer Brown), Wes Himes (Instinctif) and Mark Foster (Kreab). Afterwards, he recorded a webcast live via Periscope on Twitter with George Littlejohn of CISI.
A sad day for Britain: Brexit
The Achilles Heel that has bedevilled the UK’s economy for the last century may yet force the British public to confront an inconvenient reality: a classic balance of payments crisis with the rest of the world.
 
  Political
 
 
Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the informal meeting of 27 EU heads of state or government
The 27 EU leaders discussed the consequences of the British referendum for Europe and started a political reflection on the future of EU.
Mark Boleat: Brexit was a blow but the City will still be the world’s financial hub
A ‘London visa’ for foreign workers and ‘passporting’ for financial trading with the EU will help keep us on top, writes policy and resources chairman at the City of London Corporation.
LSE Commission on the Future of Britain in Europe: Financial regulation and the protection of Eurozone outs
The topic of this hearing was the EU’s regulation of financial services and the relationship between outsiders and insiders of the monetary union. Graham Bishop took part in the discussions.
Chris Grayling: We will make an orderly exit to ensure the City’s future
This is a process of divorce where things are best approached calmly, writes the Leader of the House of Commons on the Financial Times.
European Commission Statement - Lord Hill
Commissioner Jonathan Hill, responsible for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union, has resigned following the outcome of the British' EU referendum.
House of Lords: EU Committee Chairman comments on EU referendum result
The Chairman of the House of Lords EU Committee, Lord Boswell of Aynho, has commented on the result of the 23 June referendum on UK membership of the EU.
House of Commons: EU referendum result—Chair's comment
Foreign Affairs Committee Chair issues statement following the result of the EU Referendum on 23 June 2016.
Joint statement by Schulz, Tusk, Rutte and Juncker on UK referendum outcome
The Parliament President, the Council President and Dutch PM agreed a joint statement in which they regretted but respected the UK's people decision and ensured the strong union of the EU. They also urged the British government to start the proceedings for separation "as soon as possible."
ECB is closely monitoring financial markets
Following the outcome of the UK referendum, the European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring financial markets and is in close contact with other central banks.
Statement from the Governor of the Bank of England following the EU referendum result
The BoE released its statement on the outcome of the UK's referendum over EU membership.
 

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