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Banking & Finance weekly highlights—31 January 2019

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Published on: 31 January 2019

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Brexit
ISDA publishes Brexit FAQs
Commission adopts Delegated Regulations granting post-Brexit exemptions to BoE
Barclays wins partial approval for Brexit transfers
Brexit Bulletin—EU Committee updates on Brexit contingency plan for ‘rolling over’ EU international treaties
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into the future of the UK’s financial services post-Brexit
Brexit Bulletin—UK preparations in the two months to exit day
FMLC comments on draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Brexit SIs relevant to Banking & Finance
LIBOR

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Article summary

This week’s edition of the Banking & Finance highlights includes various Brexit updates, the FCA director of markets and wholesale policy looks at the end of LIBOR and the Investment Association launches a consultation on sustainability and responsible investment.

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