May 25 2018
EFRAG Discussion Paper Equity instruments – Impairment and Recycling
EFRAG has published a discussion paper where alternative rules for accounting of equity instruments according to IFRS 9 (FV-OCI) are discussed ...
MehrDecember 2 2016
EU regulatory framework for benchmarks
The European Securities and Markets Authority ESMA consulted on technical standards under the Benchmarks Regulation. The German Banking Industry Committee contributed to the process and sent its comments to ESMA.
MehrSeptember 14 2016
GBIC: Postpone the PRIIPs Regulation – threat of considerable legal uncertainty until all...
The member associations of the German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) warn of considerable legal uncertainty surrounding the planned introduction of standardised European key information documents for packaged retail and insurance-based investment...
MehrAugust 31 2016
Comments on Notice 2016-42 (proposed changes to qualified intermediary agreements)
The new rules in section 5.03(B) of the proposed QI agreement provide that the LOB declaration (which may be used by entities that are not fiscally transparent to document their status together with “alternative” documentary evidence.
MehrJuly 15 2016
Dividend equivalent payments: Request to postpone the implementation date of Section 871(m)
We welcome the release on 1 July 2016 of Notice 2016-42 containing a revised proposed qualified intermediary agreement. Unfortunately, the notice fails to answer most of our open questions concerning the treatment by qualified derivatives dealers of...
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