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The European Commission’s recent move to de-prioritise around 430 non-essential Level 2 acts in financial services until October 2027 signals a major shift in the EU’s regulatory approach. While this decision reflects a drive toward simplification, it also sets the stage for a more focused and efficient delivery of key regulatory reforms especially those tied …

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Reg-X Innovations is proud to announce that it has been recognised as a Category Leader by Chartis Research in its Regulatory Reporting Solutions, 2025: Quadrant Update. This recognition reinforces Reg-X’s position as a leading provider of regulatory reporting technology and acknowledges our continued focus on accuracy, transparency and innovation. The full report is available to …

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The European Commission moves forward on REMIT changes The European Commission (EC) has published two draft regulations to update and strengthen the framework for transparency and integrity in the EU’s wholesale energy markets. These proposals revise Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency and follow the May 2024 revision introduced under …

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Market Watch 84, published by the FCA in September 2025, offers a detailed review of how firms have adapted to the UK EMIR Refit one year on. The newsletter examines the progress made, challenges still faced, and supervisory priorities for the year ahead. It also provides lessons that extend beyond EMIR, offering insights for firms …

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has rolled out a major overhaul of the derivative transaction reporting regime. These ASIC changes bring new rules, reporting formats, and expanded obligations for firms dealing in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. With implementation spread across multiple phases, financial institutions must act early to ensure their infrastructure, data mapping, and …

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EMIR Reporting is getting a change, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed. From 26 January 2026, the Execution Agent field will move from optional to conditional under the revised EMIR Technical Standards. This change is outlined in Handbook Notice No. 132 and reflected in the updated EMIR validation rules and XML schema. For firms …

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At Reg-X, our mission is built on trust. We help financial institutions meet their regulatory reporting obligations with accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. Yet behind every report lies sensitive information that must be protected with the highest level of care. That is why we are pleased to announce that Reg-X has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type …

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At Reg-X, trust is at the heart of everything we do. Our clients depend on us to deliver precise, compliant regulatory reporting, and to handle sensitive trade and transaction data with the highest level of care. We are proud to share that we have now achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognised standard for information …

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What Is REMIT II and Why It Matters? On 7 May 2024, the European Union introduced a revised framework for wholesale energy market transparency through REMIT II (Regulation (EU) 2024/1106). The new regulation marks a significant shift in how Organised Market Places (OMPs) interact with the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). One …

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Introduction The Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) has long been a cornerstone of transaction reporting and market transparency in the European Union and the United Kingdom. With MiFIR III on the horizon, 2025 is set to bring the most significant overhaul to transaction reporting since the original MiFID II regime. As both the EU …

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