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ESMA guidelines on inside information relating to commodity derivatives

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Published on: 27 October 2016

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Original news
What is the background to these guidelines?
What should businesses be particularly aware of?
How do the final guidelines differ from the draft guidelines in the consultation paper?
Has ESMA dealt with industry concerns in the final guidelines?
What are the next steps?
How should lawyers and their client’s prepare for the proposed changes?

Article summary

Financial Services analysis: Robert Finney, partner at Holman Fenwick Willan, discusses the implications of the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines on inside information relating to commodity derivatives and spot market contracts.

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