Banks Gain Ground in Drive to Change Derivatives Capital Rules

Edit Bloomberg 10 Jun 2016
The world’s biggest banks have argued for years that capital rules punish them for handling clients’ derivatives trades. All that lobbying is starting to pay off ... When U.S ... Economic Growth ... derivatives regulator ... Kay Swinburne, a British member of the EU assembly, raised the possibility that Europe could shift the policy on its own without a change at the global level. “Nothing is set in stone,” Swinburne said this week ... ....

Tory MEP Swinburne: 'No market for Welsh lamb after Brexit'

Edit BBC News 08 Jun 2016
Welsh lamb would be left without a market if Britain left the European Union, a Remain-supporting Welsh Tory MEP has said. Kay Swinburne told a BBC Radio Wales debate that "not a single kilogram" of Welsh lamb is sold to the US. Meanwhile UKIP AM Mark Reckless said he would like to see direct support to farmers, with less bureaucracy ... It really is critically important for our rural communities," Ms Swinburne said ... ....

These are the British MEPs who voted against plans to crack down on corporate tax evasion

Edit The Independent 13 Apr 2016
At Prime Minister’s Questions today Jeremy Corbyn accused Tory MEPs in the European Parliament of voting against measures to stop tax avoidance. The vote in question was the European Parliament’s annual tax report which included plans to make companies report where they make their profits and pay taxes. It took place on 25 March this year; across Europe it was backed by 444 MEPs to just 110 who voted against ... Amjad Bashir ... Kay Swinburne....

These are the British MEPs who voted against plans to crack down on corporate tax dodging

Edit The Independent 13 Apr 2016
At Prime Minister’s Questions today Jeremy Corbyn accused Conservative MEPs in the European Parliament of voting against measures to stop tax avoidance. The vote in question was the European Parliament’s annual tax report which included plans to make companies report where they make their profits and pay taxes. It took place on 25 March this year; across Europe it was backed by 444 MEPs to just 110 who voted against ... Kay Swinburne ... DUP....

EU's MiFID II Market-Rule Delay Is Seen as Too Little, Too Late

Edit Bloomberg 11 Feb 2016
The European Union’s plan to push back the start date of MiFID II, an overhaul of market rules covering everything from derivatives trading to bond pricing, by a year to 2018 ran into opposition from some lawmakers before the ink was dry on the press release ... Kay Swinburne, a British member of the European Parliament, said both the assembly and member states “can theoretically amend the proposal for a delay.”.Clear Date’ ... ....

European Union: how to deal with the global challenges (European Parliament)

Edit Public Technologies 25 Nov 2015
(Source. European Parliament). Climate change, inequality, ageing population, migration, terrorism... Can the EU meet the challenges ahead?' ... MEPs Mary Honeyball and Kay Swinburn, and Robin Niblett, Director at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, took part in a discussion chaired by John Peet, Europe Editor at The Economist ... You can watch the event here ... distributed by ... (noodl. 31001331) ....

EU Reaches Benchmarks Bill Agreement in Wake of Rigging Scandals

Edit Bloomberg 25 Nov 2015
European Union lawmakers reached a deal on a bill intended to bolster financial benchmarks in the wake of rigging scandals that have hit some of the world’s biggest banks with billions of dollars in fines ... “The final legislative text recognizes the specificities of the various types of benchmarks,” said Kay Swinburne, a British member of the assembly ... Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal. ....

EU Bank-Separation Bill Stalls as U.K. Builds Vickers Fence

Edit Bloomberg 26 Oct 2015
“The long and fractious discussions on the issue of bank structural reform and the many views expressed” in parliament and by EU member states “show just how divisive this issue is,” said Kay Swinburne, a British member of the assembly.  ... and a suitable outcome are unlikely,” said Swinburne, a Conservative Party lawmaker ... Or as Swinburne put it....

Capital Markets Union: the EU breaks down barriers to business growth and investment (ECR - ...

Edit Public Technologies 30 Sep 2015
(Source. ECR - European Conservatives and Reformists´ Group) ... Dr Kay Swinburne MEP, European Conservatives and Reformists Group economics spokesman, welcomed the plans, which were presented as the commission also announced a review of its post-crisis legislation to see whether it is working as intended ... Writing in the Financial Times this morning, Commissioner Hill said. ... Responding to the announcement, Kay Swinburne said. ... (noodl....

New MiFID II rules must be fully scrutinised (ECR - European Conservatives and Reformists´ Group) ...

Edit Public Technologies 29 Sep 2015
(Source ... Proposals brought out yesterday by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) that would implement the update to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MIFID) must be fully scrutinised to ensure they accurately reflect what was agreed by lawmakers, Dr Kay Swinburne MEP, European Conservatives and Reformists Group economics spokesman, has warned ... Dr Kay Swinburne said. ... ENDS. Contact. Kay on +32 228 45687....

EU Benchmark-Rigging Fix Set for Boost From Parliament Plans

Edit Bloomberg 14 Sep 2015
The European Union’s push to deter manipulation of financial benchmarks will get a jump-start later this month when the bloc’s parliament puts forward fresh proposals to overcome remaining obstacles in talks on the bill with member states ... 22 ... London fix are set ... The parliament and member states agree on the need for a “strong regime” to prevent benchmark manipulation, said Kay Swinburne, a British member of the assembly ... ....

Reform or Repatriation? What does Cameron’s shopping list mean for the EU and Britain’s future in it? (ACCA - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Jul 2015
(Source. ACCA - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ... Panelists addressed timely questions including. What exactly is Mr Cameron's agenda ... Dr Kay Swinburne, Conservative MEP opened the discussion. 'I expect a strong campaign from David Cameron on sovereignty, fairness, competitiveness and immigration ... Developing further, MEP Swinburne explained. 'Fairness is an important point ... Notes to the editors. Contact ... About ACCA ... (noodl....
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