European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - Commission proposes simpler and more efficient derivatives rules

European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - Commission proposes simpler and more efficient derivatives rules

The European Commission is today proposing some targeted reforms to improve the functioning of the derivatives market in the EU. The reforms provide simpler and more proportionate rules for over-the-counter derivatives to reduce costs and regulatory burdens for market participants without compromising financial stability. A good example of better regulation in practice, this is essential to the creation of a Capital Markets Union (CMU), a key part of the Investment Plan for Europe, and for investments, growth and jobs by improving the efficiency of the market while maintaining prudential objectives. (...)